CRACK JEE

ADVANCED 2016
Know Success Mantras
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Crack JEE Advanced 2016: Know Success Mantras from Toppers

Contents
Introduction3
JEE Advanced 2015 Topper Interviews:
How Satvat Jagwani secured AIR 1

How Janak Agrawal secured AIR 2

How Mukesh Pareek secured AIR 3

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How Kamana Nagendra Reddy secured AIR 4

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How Bharat Khandelwal secured AIR 5

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How Himanshu Gupta secured AIR 7

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How Anjishnu Bose secured AIR 26

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How Krati Tiwari (AIR 1 among female candidates)

secured AIR 47

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Introduction

n 2015, a total of over 13.05 lakh candidates appeared for JEE Main and as
many as 1.50 lakh candidates were shortlisted to appear for JEE Advanced.
Out of these, 117,238 candidates appeared in this coveted entrance exam,

which was held to offer admissions to over 10,000 seats in prestigious IITs
and ISM Dhanbad. As many as 26,456 candidates cleared the exam, the number of male candidates being 23,407 and female candidates being 3,049.
Candidates from IIT Madras outshined the candidates from other zones in
top 10 chart. A total of five candidates from this zone were under the top 10
rankers of JEE Advanced 2015. However, IIT Bombay showed the best performance in terms of the number of qualified candidates. As many as 151 candidates from this IIT zone were among the top 500 rankers.
In this e-book, we bring to you a glimpse of the profiles of JEE Advanced
2015 toppers. We present you the names, ranks, backgrounds and the success
mantras of the toppers, who have cracked the most sought after exam for admissions to IITs and ISM Dhanbad.

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JEE Advanced 2015 Topper Interviews

How Satvat Jagwani secured AIR 1

ith an incredible score of 469 out of 504, Satvat Jagwani has

bagged the 1st position to become topper of JEE Advanced 2015.
The topper from Satna, Madhya Pradesh believes enjoying his

studies gave him an edge during preparation as well as when the final result
for JEE Advanced was declared. Physics and Mathematics are two of my favorite subjects. So, I did not really feel like I was preparing, he says. In fact,
Satvats future plan includes doing research based work in Physics.
In this interview with Careers360, Satvat shares his simple yet effective preparation strategy and how an active support system of parents and teachers
helped him crack the toughest engineering entrance exam in India.

Careers360:

Congratulations for your outstanding performance in

JEE Advanced 2015! How did you celebrate your success?

Satvat:

Thank you so much! It feels awesome to be the topper. I am very

grateful to my parents as well as my teachers. I would not have been possible

without them.

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Careers360: Were you sure of cracking the prestigious JEE Advanced

2015 exam? How did you make it possible?

Satvat: Honestly, I was not just confident of cracking JEE Advanced; I also
knew there was a possibility of me emerging as a topper. You need to put in a
lot of effort in an exam of such significance. I am glad my hard work paid off.

Careers360:

How did you find the difficulty level of JEE Advanced

2015 exam?

Satvat:

It was not that tough for me. I had prepared well so I was able to

solve most of the questions without much difficulty.

Careers360:

What was your score in JEE Main? Which one do you

think was tougher- Main or Advanced?

Satvat: In JEE Main, my score was 330 out of 360. Actually, that inspired me
to work harder for Advanced. Between Mains and Advanced- none was tough
for me. But if I had to choose, I would say that Mains had many complicated
questions compared to Advanced. Advanced was much simpler for me. Also,
Mains was lengthier than the Advanced paper.

Careers360: How did you make it possible? What was your preparation strategy and routine study period for JEE Advanced?

Satvat: I did not really follow any strict study routine. I kept it simple. I
worked on the areas I was weak in and focused on strengthening my strong
areas. Physics and Mathematics are two of my favorite subjects. So, I did
not really feel like I was preparing. I was just enjoying studying. Besides, my
teachers helped me a lot. All I had to do was revise whatever they would teach
me and do my homework for the class.
Yes, I even took lot of mock tests. That helps you to manage the time. They
also help you to know where you are making mistakes. I had done well in most
of my mock tests. So, that fuelled my confidence for the actual examination.

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Careers360: Which subject was the easiest and which was the toughest according to you in the JEE Advanced exam and during the preparation period?

Satvat: I did not find any subject too easy or too tough. But as I mentioned
earlier, I enjoy Physics and Mathematics. So, it was easier for me to prepare
for the two areas.

Careers360:

Which IIT do you want to join? Also, have you decided

upon your area of specialization?

Satvat: Well, I want to join IIT Bombay. I am thinking about taking up Computer science as my specialization.

Careers360: That is an interesting choice. So, what are your plans for
the future?

Satvat: Thank you. I have not thought a lot about that. But yes, I am interested in doing research work. Possibly, in Physics and Mathematics.

Careers360:

That was all about studies. Tell us what you do for rec-

reation?

Satvat: Honestly, I havent had much time for recreation in the last few
months. But yes, I do enjoy solving Sudoku. It is not only relaxing but also
helps stimulating your brain.

Careers360: Please share your valuable tips and message for JEE aspirants, who will be appearing for the entrance exam next year.

Satvat:

Focus on your strengths. Keep practicing and keep revising. To

achieve anything you need to work hard.

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How Janak Agrawal secured AIR 2

ailing from Indore, Janak Agrawal bagged All India Rank 2 by scoring an outstanding score of 453 out of 504 in JEE Advanced 2015. A
believer of a famous quote by Adolf Hitler- If you want to shine like

sun, first you have to burn like it., the topper gives full credit of his success
to the intense efforts and hard work that he put during the preparation time.
A student of Ilva Higher Secondary School, Janak, the topper from IIT Delhi
zone, finds resort to swimming and playing Table Tennis when he is stressed
after long hours of studies. The topper is a science lover and never compromised on his hobbies during the preparation time. He loves watching movies
and hanging out with his close friends to revive his mind.
In this interview with Careers360, Janak also talks about coaching classes,
which he says are important for preparation but not compulsory. Read complete interview with the topper below.

Careers360:

Congratulations for your outstanding performance in

JEE Advanced 2015! How did you celebrate your success?

Janak: Thanks a lot! I celebrated this victory with my family. It would have
been impossible without my parents and sister.

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Careers360: Were you sure of cracking the prestigious JEE Advanced

2015 exam? How did you make it possible?

Janak: To be frank, I was quite sure of cracking this exam with a good score.
My hard work is the key reason behind this amazing result.

Careers360: What is your score in JEE Advanced 2015? How was your
performance in JEE Main?

Janak: I have scored 453 out of a total of 504 in JEE Advanced. I performed
better in this exam as compared to JEE Main.

Careers360: What was your preparation strategy and routine study

period for JEE Advanced?
Janak: I studied for eight hours daily apart from attending coaching classes.
I put all my energy and hard work in cracking this exam. I handled stress and
pressure from studies very calmly. I also worked towards improving my time
management skills while solving sample papers as this helps a lot while you
deal with the actual question paper during those three hours.

Careers360: Now that you are the topper of JEE Advanced, what do
you think was the key factor behind your spectacular performance in
the exam?

Janak: The most prominent reason behind being a topper of JEE Advanced
is that I love all these three subjects- Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. I
never felt any kind of burden during my preparation period to crack this exam.

Careers360: Which subject was the easiest and which was the toughest according to you in the JEE Advanced exam? How did you find the
difficulty level of exam?

Janak:

I found Chemistry the easiest section during the exam. Talking

about the toughest subject, I didnt find any section difficult. However, I felt
that the marking scheme was a bit strict in the exam. Overall, the paper was
easy according to me.

Careers360: Tell us something about your family. Was there any pressure from your parents?

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Janak:

My father is a businessman and my mother is a homemaker. My

sister is in the final year of her Chartered Accountancy. There was no pressure from them; rather they were so much supportive during the preparation
phase that helped me focus better during my preparation phase.

Careers360:

Do you think coaching is necessary to crack JEE Ad-

vanced exam?

Janak: According to me, coaching can be helpful to you, but it is not essential. One can crack JEE Advanced without coaching as well. It is like learning
a musical instrument. You can learn it by practicing diligently by yourself or
you can take help from an expert and then play it. So in my view, it is very
much possible to get into an IIT without taking coaching classes.

Careers360: It was quite a busy preparation schedule for you. Could

you find time to connect with your friends during your preparation?

Janak: Of course I stayed connected with my friends during the preparation period.
I dont believe that studying for whole day only can help in qualifying JEE Advanced.
My opinion is that whenever you sit down to study, do that with complete sincerity.
Thats it! You dont need to cut off from the world to crack an exam.

Careers360:

Are you active on Facebook or any other social media

platform? Did you turn to any recreational activity before appearing for
JEE Advanced exam?

Janak: Yes, I am active on Facebook. In my free time, I love playing Table

Tennis and swimming in order to rejuvenate my mind. I like watching movies
too, especially 3 Idiots. I never cut down on my hobbies while preparing for
the exam. Taking out 2-3 hours to pursue your hobby is very much necessary
for relaxation as it breaks the wall of stress in your mind.

Careers360: Please share your message for JEE aspirants who will be
appearing for the entrance exam next year.

Janak: My message to JEE aspirants is that you should not take stress at any point
of your preparation phase. Science is fun! Put all your hard work while studying and
give your 100%. To relax your mind after studying for prolonged hours, take a break
and do whatever interests you. Dont leave your hobbies ever.

Careers360: Which is your preferred IIT and engineering branch?

Janak: I would like to pursue B.Tech in Computer Science from IIT Bombay.

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How Mukesh Pareek secured AIR 3

ukesh Pareek, a resident of Indore, bagged All India Rank 3 in JEE

Advanced 2015, which is the most coveted engineering entrance
exam in India. A student of Shri Agrasen Vidyalaya, the topper is

used to winning from his school days. He started appearing in competitive

exams from Class V. In Class VIII, he cleared NTSE and by the time he reached
Class X1. Owing to his past success and dedication, Mukesh was quite sure of
cracking JEE.
An avid fan of Hollywood and Bollywood cinema, Mukesh watched ABCD 2
the next day after the results were declared. In this interview with Careers360,
he shares that he enjoyed last two years of intense studies and this is the reason for his victory. Read complete interview with the topper below.

Careers360:

Congratulations for your outstanding performance in

JEE Advanced 2015! How did you celebrate your success?

Mukesh: Thanks a lot. I celebrated this victory with my close ones. The day
after the result I spent the entire day with my friends, watched ABCD 2 amidst
congratulatory messages pouring in from well-wishers.

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Careers360: Were you sure of cracking the prestigious JEE Advanced

2015 exam? How did you make it possible?

Mukesh: I was very much confident of qualifying this exam with a good
rank. I thought that I would be among top 10 rankers, but I didnt expect to
secure AIR 3. So I got better than my expectation. The reason behind this was
my consistent efforts.

Careers360: What is your score in JEE Advanced 2015? Is it more or

less as compared to JEE Main score?

Mukesh: I scored 449 out of a total of 504 in JEE Advanced. In JEE Main, my
score was 325 out of 360. I performed comparatively better in JEE Advanced
although I scored more in JEE Main. The strict marking scheme of JEE Advanced made the paper quite tough but I am happy that I got through.

Careers360: What was your preparation strategy and routine study

period for JEE Advanced?

Mukesh: I used to study for 10 hours a day with complete concentration

during the preparation time. I always gave my 100% whenever I sat down to
study. In these last two years, I worked really hard in order to crack this exam.

Careers360:

Now that you are the topper of JEE Advanced, what do

you think was the key factor behind your spectacular performance?

Mukesh: Consistent hard work is the key factor behind my success. I maintained the same excitement level during my preparation phase that I had on
the first day. I saw a lot of highs and lows in these two years but never got demotivated. In the last few months, I studied a lot and put all my energy into it.

Careers360: Which subject was the easiest and which was the toughest according to you during the preparation period?

Mukesh: I found Chemistry comparatively difficult. In the last four months,

I devoted 90% of my time in studying this subject only. I found Mathematics
very easy and enjoyed solving numerical problems. But when the results were
out, I was surprised to see that I scored the highest marks in Physics section.

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Careers360: How did you find the difficulty level of JEE Advanced
2015 exam?
Mukesh: According to me, the question paper was easy, but the paper pattern was a bit surprising in terms of difficulty level. Moreover, the negative
marking further made the paper tough to solve.

Careers360:

Tell us something about your family. Was there some

pressure from your parents?

Mukesh: I live in a joint family. My father runs a transport business and my

mother is a homemaker. My elder brother, who is also my ideal, is studying at
Institute of Engineering and Technology, DAVV. He helped me in solving my
problems and he also inspires me a lot.
There was no pressure from them at all. They have supported me a lot at
every step. Whenever I wanted to go out with my friends to relax a bit, they
never stopped me.

Careers360:

Do you think coaching is necessary to crack JEE Ad-

vanced exam?

Mukesh: According to me, attending coaching classes can prove to be very

helpful for you during the preparation time. I myself took coaching and was
mentored by the best teachers, who guided me in the right way. The coaching provided me very good study material. I was given expert guidance that
made the preparation journey a lot easier. But still, I opine that a student can
crack this exam without taking coaching classes. Sincere self-study is needed,
whether you do that at your home or at coaching class.

Careers360: It was quite a busy preparation schedule for you. Could

you find time to connect with your friends during your preparation?

Mukesh:

All my friends used to study with me in my coaching class. So, I

met them daily. We stayed there together and studied from morning till night.
So, I was connected with my friends easily.

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Careers360:

Are you active on Facebook or any other social media

platform?

Mukesh: I have an account on Facebook, but I was not that active on it during the preparation time due to paucity of time. But as the exam is over now,
I would like to browse a bit more.

Careers360: Did you turn to any recreational activity before appearing for JEE Advanced exam?

Mukesh: I love reading books as it relaxes me a lot. Till class 10, I used
to read novels, but after that, I got busy in studying my course books only. I
also like to watch Hollywood and Bollywood movies. I have watched ABCD 2
recently and I liked it. Listening to music and spending time with my friends
also revived my mind when I got stressed.

Careers360: Which is your favorite sport? Do you play any sport?

Mukesh: My favorite sport is Cricket. I used to play it earlier, but due to
my hectic study schedule in the last two years, I didnt get a chance to spare
time for this.

Careers360: Please share your message for JEE aspirants who will be
appearing for the entrance exam next year.

Mukesh: I would like to suggest them that consistent hard work is an essential to crack JEE Advanced. Be focused whenever you sit down to study and
take small breaks whenever you get tired. Give your 100% especially in the
last few months and never get demotivated even if you couldnt perform well.

Careers360: Which is your preferred IIT and engineering branch?

Mukesh: I would love to study Computer Science and Engineering at IIT
Bombay.

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How Kamana Nagendra Reddy secured AIR 4

Town/State: Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
Family Background: His father is a professor at Chaitanya Narayana coaching college, while his mother is a housewife.
Achievement: He scored 340 out of 360 in JEE Main 2015.
Success Mantra: The topper said that it was his hard work that finally paid
off. He used to study for 14 hours a day, who is a student of Sri ChaitanyaNarayana IIT Academy, Madhapur. He was quite confident that he would clear
the JEE Advanced examination.
Future Plans: He wants to join IIT Bombay and study Computer Science.

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How Bharat Khandelwal secured AIR 5

Town/State: Gujarat, Ahmadabad
IIT Zone: IIT Bombay
Family Background: His father is a CA, while his mother is a homemaker.
Achievement: The topper scored 320 out 360 in JEE Main and emerged as the
best performer in state.
Success Mantra: Bharat started preparing for the JEE when he was in Class
9. He put in his 100 per cent into achieving his dream. He told that he never
aimed at becoming a topper; rather his aim was to give his best shot. The topper used to study for up to eight hours for JEE.
Future Plans: He would like to get into IIT Bombay for CSE.
Message for JEE aspirants: He advised the students to take it easy the day
before the exam and take a break of five minutes between the tests.

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How Himanshu Gupta secured AIR 7

Score: 429/504
City: Chandigarh
IIT Zone: IIT Roorkee
Family Background: His father is working in BSNL, while his mother is a
housewife.
Success Mantra: Cricket lover, Himanshu is a student of Shivalik Public
School. He gives credit of his success to his parents and teachers. The topper
studied regularly for two years.
Future Plan: He aims at making it to the IIT Bombay in computer science.

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How Anjishnu Bose secured AIR 26

Category: Open
City: New Delhi
Family Background: Anjishnus father is a Mechanical Engineer at Bharat
Electronics Limited. He is an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur. His mother is an English and Science tutor providing private coaching to students. He has an elder
sister, who is also an engineer.
Success Mantra: Anjishnus mantra was to be consistent and focused with
his studies. He used to study for 9 to 10 hours in the days when he did not
have to attend school. On his school days he used to put 3 to 4 hours. He also
took guidance from coaching which involved mock tests and expert analysis.
He was a Science stream student at DAV School in Dayanand Vihar. He obtained 97.4% in his Class XII board exam.
Future Plan: Unlike other toppers, Anjishnu aspires to study B.Sc. in Physics from IISC Bangalore. IIT Kanpur and IIT Kharagpur are also his preferred
institutes to study ECE or Electronics Engineering. In order to qualify for the
exam, the candidates have to clear KVPY Scholarship which he has successfully achieved.

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How Krati Tiwari

(AIR 1 among female candidates) secured AIR 47
Category: Open (CRL)
City: Indore
Family Background: Her father is a bank employee and her mother is a
homemaker.
Success Mantra: She was preparing for JEE from class 11 and studied diligently for two years. She had confidence that she will do well in the exam, but
didnt dream of becoming the topper among girl candidates.
Future Plans: Her future goal is to take up research. She wants to study CSE
at IIT Bombay.

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