JEE Main 2023 topper interview: Kaushal Vijayvergiya sets eyes on IIT Bombay
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Kaushal Vijayvergiya scored 100 percentile in JEE Main 2023 Session 1 exam and has secured All India Rank (AIR) 5.
Kaushal Vijayvergiya, a native of Ahmedabad, was one of the 20 candidates to score a 100 percentile in JEE Main Session 1. He is a student of Puna International School Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, and scored full marks in all subjects (100/100 in physics and chemistry and 96/96 in mathematics). Kaushal wants to pursue computer science engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay and currently gearing up for the JEE Advanced 2023, which is scheduled to be held on June 4, 2023. In an interview with Shiksha.com, Kaushal talks about his JEE Main preparation strategy and more. Below are the excerpts.
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Q. Congratulations on your performance in JEE Main 2023 Session 2. What was your reaction upon knowing your score?
A. I had expected a good score but getting a perfect score was a pleasant surprise. I scored 100 percentile and have secured All India Rank (AIR) 5. I got full marks in all subjects (100/100 in physics and chemistry and 96/96 in mathematics).
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A. My parents and my brother, all are engineers. Also, I am interested in mathematics and computer science, so I was always attracted to this field.
Q. When did you start your JEE Main preparation?
Q: What is JEE Mains 2025 exam date session 2?
Q: When will NTA release JEE Main exam city intimation slip 2025?
NTA released the JEE Mains exam city slip 2025 session 1 on January 10. JEE Main City Intimation Slip 2025 is available for download on the JEE Main official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. To download the JEE Mains exam city intimation slip, candidates need to login on the website using their application number and date of birth. The exam city slip will have details of city in which the test centre of candidate is located and the date of exam.
Q: Where can I check JEE Main 2025 exam date?
NTA has released the JEE Main 2025 dates on the official website jeemain.nta.ac.in. The session 1 exam will be conducted on January 22, 23, 24, 28 and 29, 2025 (Paper 1), and January 30, 2025 (Paper 2). The session 2 JEE Main 2025 exam date is April 1 to 8, 2025. The JEE Main 2025 application form session 1 has been released and the last date to apply was November 22, 2024. Candidates are advised to keep checking this page regularly for all updates related to JEE Main 2025 exam dates and schedule of other events related to the exam.
A. I started my JEE Main preparation when I was in Class 10. I took coaching from Allen Career Institute Private Limited to prepare for JEE Main 2023.
Q. What was your JEE Main preparation strategy? Which subject did you focus on more and why?
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A. I strictly followed coaching classes schedule and cleared my doubts after every chapter. I was interested in physics because it was easy to relate physics problems to daily life.
Q. Are there any specific books that you think helped in your preparation?
A. Yes, for JEE Main chemistry preparation, I focused on NCERT books during last months which helped a lot. However, before that, I used to practice study material given by my coaching institute. I consulted Cengage for maths and Pathfinder for physics.
Q: What is JEE Main 2025 exam date session 1?
NTA has announced the JEE Main exam date 2025 session 1 and 2. The first session exam will be conducted on January 22, 23, 24, 28 and 29, 2025 (Paper 1), and January 30, 2025 (Paper 2). The second session of JEE Mains will be held from April 1 to 8, 2025. The JEE Main 2025 exam date for sessions 1 and 2 can be checked on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Q: When will NTA release JEE Main exam city slip 2025?
JEE Main city intimation slip 2025 will be available on the NTA official website jeemain.nta.ac.in a few days before the exam. JEE Mains City slip have details about the JEE Main exam city in which the candidate is allotted the centre to appear in the exam and the date of exam. It helps candidates to plan their travel to the JEE Main exam centre in advance. JEE Main city intimation slip is different from the admit card.
Q: What is the official website to download JEE Main city intimation slip 2025?
The official website to download JEE Main exam city slip 2025 is jeemain.nta.nic.in. NTA has activated the JEE main city intimation slip 2025 link session 1 on the official website. Candidates need to use their application number and date of birth to login on the official website and download their JEE Main exam city intimation slip.
Q: Are calculators allowed inside exam centre in JEE Main exam?
Q: Will there be any break in JEE Main 2025 exam?
Q. How helpful are previous year papers and mock tests for JEE Main preparation?
A. Previous years papers provide you with an understanding of the type of questions asked in JEE Mains. They are definitely beneficial as they help you to know your weak topics for each chapter. This saves you from making mistakes in exam if a question from that topic is asked. Mock tests help you to efficiently manage time during the paper and reduce silly mistakes.
Q. What message do you have for future JEE aspirants?
A. I would like to tell future JEE aspirants that do not ignore any topic while preparing for JEE Main exam because at the last moment, no one gets time to revise everything thoroughly. If you have left any topic, mental pressure increases which will affect your JEE Main preparation. Also, NCERT books are crucial for the chemistry section’s preparation for the JEE Mains exam.
Q. Who is your biggest inspiration and why?
A. My biggest inspiration is my elder brother who is currently pursuing MTech in computer technology from IIT Delhi.
Q. Will you be appearing for any other exam?
A. Yes, I will be appearing for JEE Advanced 2023, which is scheduled to take place on June 4, 2023.
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