JEE Advanced 2019 Topper Interview - Himanshu Gaurav Singh (AIR 2) “Consistency & Hardwork Led to My Success”

JEE Advanced 2019 Topper Interview - Himanshu Gaurav Singh from Gorakhpur has achieved what he had always dreamed of. Securing AIR 2 in the national level engineering entrance examination i.e., JEE Advanced is not a small achievement but Himanshu has secured the top rank with his dedication and hard work. While he expected a rank within the top 3, Himanshu was ecstatic to know his scores and rank when the JEE Advanced result was announced on June 14, 2019. Naming his parents and teachers as the biggest key factors behind his hard word, Himanshu now aims to excel in the engineering field. Read the full JEE Advanced 2019 Topper Interview of Himanshu Gaurav Singh to know more.

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Careers360: What was your reaction upon knowing your rank?

Himanshu Gaurav Singh: Happy but I did expect it a bit. Before the JEE Advanced 2019 result was announced, a lot of analysis was done by my teachers, so I was expecting a rank in the top 3.

Careers360: Which school did you study in?

Himanshu Gaurav Singh: I did CBSE board from a school in my hometown, Gorakhpur.

Careers360: Why did you want to study engineering?

Himanshu Gaurav Singh: Since childhood, I have been interested in Mathematics and that automatically led to an interest in Physics, Chemistry, and other branches of Science. So maybe opting for engineering is an extension of that.

Careers360: How was your JEE advanced preparation different from JEE mains?

Himanshu Gaurav Singh: JEE Main has some big portions that are not that interesting to study. You need to use a bit of rote learning, not much but just a fraction. JEE advanced is much more interesting. You feel more joyful while studying. JEE Mains is just not that interesting, that is the difference.

Careers360: What was your preparation strategy?

Himanshu Gaurav Singh: I was consistent with my work and ensured that my results are also consistent with my hard work.

Careers360: Did you take any mock tests or use any sample papers?

Himanshu Gaurav Singh: Yes, FIITJEE provided a lot of mock tests. There were weekly tests, monthly tests and more. So I was always in touch, always in the grove of things.

Careers360: Are there any special books that you feel have helped with your JEE Advanced preparation?

Himanshu Gaurav Singh: No, I think FIITJEE material that we were given was quite sufficient.

Careers360: What do you have to say about the online computer examinations?

Himanshu Gaurav Singh: It is quite nice. As long as the computers do not develop a problem anywhere then it is quite better than the paper-pen mode because you get to change your options and it's more student-friendly than the previous one.

Careers360: What do you think are the key factors behind your hard work?

Himanshu Gaurav Singh: Consistency, and the support of my parents and teachers.

Careers360: What advice would you give to the future aspirants?

Himanshu Gaurav Singh: Be consistent. Be calm. Don’t get too stressed.

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