The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is India’s most competitive gateway to premier engineering institutes. It tests conceptual clarity, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Each year, millions compete for limited seats, making preparation rigorous and highly strategic. More than an exam, JEE represents ambition, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence in India’s engineering landscape.
Making everyone proud with an exceptional score in the JEE (Main) exam 2026, Shaurya Gupta and Ahan Garg from Apeejay School, Sector 15, Faridabad, aim to reach greater heights in academic excellence. Meet the duo who scored 95.58 and 95.56 percentiles, respectively.
Sharing his strategy to crack his way into the best engineering college, Shaurya mentions, “I started getting serious about JEE from Class XI. At first, I made sure I understood the concepts well instead of trying to solve a lot of questions. Once I had a grasp of the basics, I practised every day and solved questions from previous years to get used to the JEE exam pattern. I also took tests, and to be honest, looking at my mistakes really helped me a lot. I tried to study rather than sitting for very long hours at random times.”
Similarly, Ahan said, “This journey taught me discipline, strategy, and self-analysis more than just academics. I approached JEE not as an exam of intelligence, but as an exam of consistency and smart planning. I focused on building strong fundamentals in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. I ensured that my NCERT concepts were clear, especially for Chemistry, because I realised that clarity of basics reduces mistakes in objective exams like JEE Main. Second, I followed a topic-wise preparation strategy. Instead of studying randomly, I divided chapters into three categories, like strong topics for quick revision and maximum scoring, moderate topics for regular practice, and weak topics for concept strengthening. This helped me allocate time efficiently, especially while balancing Board exams alongside JEE preparation.”
And how did they juggle between the Class XII Board exams and the competitive exam?
“Since I had already learnt my concepts early on, it was easier to handle both. For my Boards, I focused on the NCERT book. Made sure I wrote my answers step by step. For JEE, I practised questions every day. I just changed my schedule a bit depending on which exam was coming up. I made sure I did not ignore either one of them. I managed my time so I could study for both the JEE and my Boards,” Shaurya explained.
“Also, I would like to give the JEE Mains attempt in April and try to improve my score and improve on my weaknesses. Even though I got a high percentile, I think I can do even better. So I see the attempt as a chance to do an even better job,” both said in conclusion.