JEE Advanced Topper: AIR 122 Gulshan Kumar shares his preparation strategy

JEE Advanced Topper: AIR 122 Gulshan Kumar shares his preparation strategy

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Updated on Jul 12, 2023 14:24 IST

Gulshan Kumar shared his JEE Main and JEE Advanced preparation strategy with Shiksha.com. Read more...

Gulshan Kumar a boy from one of the backward districts of India, Gaya in Bihar has not just made his village proud but also the district and the state. Gulshan has been ranked AIR 122 in the JEE Advanced and was AIR 37, in the JEE Main 2023 Rank.

Gulshan who hails from Patwatoli, in Gaya, Bihar is the topper of the Gaya District. His father is a weaver. He has been a student in a two-year program classroom and joined FIITJEE through the F-40 program. He is also an NTSE Scholar and has qualified for Olympiad Stage-1 in Physics (NSEP), Chemistry (NSCE) and Astronomy (NSEA). He has also qualified for KVPY-SA.

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Gulshan shared his JEE Main and JEE Advanced preparation strategy with Shiksha.com

Q: Congratulations on your result! What was your reaction when you came to know about your rank?
A. Thank you! When I first found out about my rank, it was an overwhelming moment for me. I celebrated with my parents, friends and FIITJEE family who had supported me throughout my journey. It was truly a moment of pride and validation for all the hard work and sacrifices I had put in. I feel incredibly grateful for this achievement and the opportunities that lie ahead.

Q:   How do the exam patterns and formats of JEE Main and JEE Advanced compare?

A:

JEE Main and JEE Advanced are both national-level entrance exams conducted for admission to undergraduate engineering programs in India. While JEE Main is the first stage of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) and is conducted by the National Testing Agency NTA JEE Advanced is the second stage of the exam and is conducted by one of the seven Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) on a rotational basis.

Here are the key differences between the exam patterns and formats of JEE Main and JEE Advanced:

  1. Number of Papers: JEE Main has two papers - Paper 1 for admission to B.E. /B.Tech courses and Paper 2 for admission to B.Arch/B.Planning courses. On the other hand, JEE Advanced has two papers - Paper 1 and Paper 2, both of which are mandatory.
  2. Exam Mode: JEE Main is conducted in both online (Computer Based Test) and offline (Pen and Paper Based Test) modes, while JEE Advanced is conducted only in online mode.
  3. Question Types: Both exams have multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and numerical answer type questions (NATs), where students have to enter the answer in numerical form.
  4. Difficulty Level: JEE Main is generally considered easier than JEE Advanced in terms of difficulty level.
  5. Syllabus: The syllabus for both exams is similar, but JEE Advanced includes a few additional topics and also requires a deeper understanding of the concepts.

Q:   Is there negative marking in JEE Main?

A:

The answer to this question is a Yes. As per the exam pattern of JEE Main 2024, 4 marks would be awarded for every question answered correctly, while negative marking will be done for every incorrect answer. This implies that 1 mark is deducted every time a candidate answers the question wrongly.  Zero or no marks will be given to un-attempted questions.  

Q:   What is the exam pattern of JEE Mains?

A:

JEE Main 2025 exam pattern has been changed. As per the new pattern, there will be no optional question in section B of JEE Main 2025. The JEE Main Paper 1 (BE/B.Tech) will consist of 75 questions, 25 each from Physics Chemistry and Mathematics. Out of 25 questions, 20 will be MCQs and 5 will be NAV. Students need to answer all 5 NAV questions. JEE Main paper 2A for B.Arch consists of 77 questions of which 25 are from Mathematics, 50 from General Aptitude and 2 from Drawing. In Paper 2B for BPlan total questions are 100 of which 25 are from Mathematics, 50 from General Aptitude and 25 from Planning.

The question paper will consists of multiple choice questions (MCQs) and numerical value answer (NAV) type questions and total duration of exam is 3 hours. 

Q: When and how did you decide to pursue B.Tech?
A. I decided to pursue B.Tech during my high school years after realizing my interest in science and mathematics. The exposure to some engineering concepts during my JEE Advanced preparation further strengthened my decision.

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Q: Tell us something about your family, schooling, etc.
A. My family has been very supportive in my preparation. My parents have been my pillars of strength, encouraging me to chase my dreams. We belong to a low-income family from Manpur Patwatoli, Gaya, Bihar. I heard about the Fortunate-40 program by FIITJEE to help academically sound but having financial problems. FIITJEE provided me 100% scholarship for study and living.

In terms of schooling, I was studying at British English School. My school has also supported me to chase my dream.

Q: When did you start preparing for JEE and what was the strategy?
A. I joined FIIT-JEE Punjabi Bagh in class 11th in the two-year classroom program through Fortunate-40. I started preparing for JEE at the beginning of the class.
My strategy involved a few key elements. Firstly, I dedicated sufficient time to understand the fundamental concepts of each subject thoroughly. I made sure to cover the syllabus comprehensively. Regular practice was a crucial aspect of my preparation.

Q:   What is the JEE Advanced exam pattern?

A:
JEE exam pattern: The main exam will be conducted in a computer-based mode. JEE Advanced consists of 2 papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2), and candidates have to appear for both papers. The question paper consists of three parts: Physics Chemistry and Mathematics.

Q:   Why does JEE Advanced pattern changes every year?

A:

The JEE Advanced exam is known to be one of the toughest exams in India, with around 200,000 students competing for seats in the country's top institutions. The exam pattern changes dynamically every year, and the examiners want to test not only the students' credibility but also their adaptability. Moreover, they don't want to compromise the exam's core purpose of evaluating students' knowledge by repeating the same pattern every year. Therefore, it is beneficial to make some generalizations about the paper. This strategy ensures equal opportunity for all students and minimizes the popular "luck factor, " which we all have experienced during board exams. Analyzing previous year's papers to identify the weightage pattern for different chapters and deducing the essential topics is a useful approach. Changing the exam pattern also surprises the coaching industry that charges exorbitant fees without any guarantee of success. Lastly, since it is the JEE Advanced, surprise is an essential element, as no examiner wants rote learners to enter IIT and enjoy at taxpayers' expense.

Q:   Does the JEE Advanced Exam Pattern Depend on the Conducting IIT?

A:

This is one of the most popular questions and also a misconception about the JEE Advanced exam. The question paper design and pattern do not depend on the conducting IIT. It is never a fact that the question paper designed by an IIT will have the same difficulty level or same pattern each time it conducts JEE Advanced.

Q:   What are the important chapters in JEE Mains and JEE Advance that give up to 80% of marks?

A:
JEE Main and JEE Advanced are two of the most competitive engineering entrance exams in India. The syllabus for both exams is vast, but there are certain chapters that carry more weightage than others. Here are some of the most important chapters for JEE Mains and JEE Advanced that can give you up to 80% of the marks: Mathematics: Calculus (Differential and Integral) Algebra (Quadratic Equations, Progressions, Complex Numbers) Coordinate Geometry (Straight Lines, Circles, Conics) Vectors and 3D Geometry Probability and Statistics Physics: Mechanics (Kinematics, Laws of Motion Work, Energy and Power, Rotational Motion) Electrodynamics (Electric Charges and Fields, Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance, Current Electricity Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents) Optics (Geometrical Optics Wave Optics) Modern Physics (Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation, Atoms and Nuclei, Electronic Devices) Chemistry: Physical Chemistry (Basic Concepts, States of Matter Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Equilibrium, Thermodynamics Chemical Kinetics, Electrochemistry) Inorganic Chemistry (Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, Hydrogen and its Compounds, S-Block Elements, P-Block Elements) Organic Chemistry (Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds, Hydrocarbons, Haloalkanes and Haloarenes, Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers, Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids, Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen) It's important to note that these chapters are not the only ones that will be covered on the exams. It's also essential to have a solid understanding of the other topics and to practice solving a variety of problems to increase your chances of success.

Q:   What is the marking scheme for JEE Advanced?

A:

The marking schemes change each year. Negative marks may be awarded for incorrect answers to some of the questions. Details of the marking scheme will be provided in the “Instructions to Candidates” section at the time of examination. JEE (Advanced) 2024 will consist of two question papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2 of three hours duration each. Both papers are compulsory. Each question paper will consist of three separate sections, viz., Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

I solved a wide range of practice questions and previous year's papers to develop problem-solving skills. FIITJEE AITS has helped me a lot in final practice and time management during the paper. I used to take short breaks to keep my physical and mental health good.

Q. What were your strong and weak areas?
A. I was strong in the subject of Physics and moderate in Mathematics and Chemistry(Physical and Organic). My Weak areas were inorganic chemistry.

Q. Which books did you refer to for JEE?
A. First of all I go through all the FIITJEE packages and NCERT textbooks apart from my notes. Then I read some of the foreign author books recommended by my teachers for my better understanding of concepts.

Q. When did you start taking full-length JEE mock tests?
A. when I covered and revised the major portions of JEE advanced syllabus, I started to give JEE mock tests. It may be around 5-6 months before the exam.

Q: How did you balance your JEE preparation along with your school and board exams?
A. Generally for physics chemistry and maths, JEE preparation is sufficient for Board preparation. and for English and physical education, I used to give extra time during my class 11th and 12th along with JEE preparations going on.

Q: What was your exam-taking strategy?
A. My strategy was to solve the first easy questions of chemistry - a scoring and easy subject. Then I solve easy questions from Physics, followed by Maths. At the last, I will reattempt the unsolved questions again. I focused to maintain accuracy during paper solving.

Q: During your rigorous preparation journey, how did you unwind yourself?
A. I used to do some physical exercise in the morning. And take some short breaks during the study. taking enough sleep makes me feel energetic the next morning.

Q: Which is your dream Engineering college and branch?
A. IIT Bombay and Computer Science and Engineering.

Q: What are your plans after completing B.Tech?
A. My goal is to contribute to the field of engineering and computer science. I, along with this, want to contribute towards the students and the people of my society in terms of education and well-being.

Q: Your suggestion for next year’s JEE takers?
A. Start Early, Understand your goal, create a study plan according to your needs, focus on concepts, stay healthy and motivated, and manage your time effectively.

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Abhay an alumnus of IIMC and Delhi University, has over a decade long experience of reporting on various beats of journalism. During his free time he prefers listening to music or play indoor and outdoor games.