JEE Advanced 2019 Topper Interview: Kartikey Gupta (AIR 1) “Remain calm and study with a relaxed mind”

JEE Advanced 2019 Topper Interview - Kartikey Gupta from Mumbai was on cloud nine when he emerged as JEE Advanced 2019 topper with AIR 1. Result of JEE Advanced 2019 was declared in online mode on June 14 A result of consistent dedication, focus on goals and a strong-willed approach, Kartikey Gupta has continuously excelled in the Joint Entrance Examinations this year. Hailing from Mumbai, Maharashtra, Kartikey missed out on the top rank in JEE Mains 2019 just by a short margin. The JEE Advanced 2019 topper was decisive to excel the next-level examination and the results of JEE Advanced brought a bright sight for him. Talking to Careers360, JEE Advanced topper shared that he just could not sleep without clearing all his doubts. Such was the dedication of Kartikey and the results have finally proved that there is no substitute for hard work. In an exclusive interview with Careers360, the JEE Advanced 2019 topper shares details about his preparations, future plans and lots more.

Careers 360: Tell us something about yourself, which board have you studied in, how much did you score in your class 12?

Kartikey: I am from Mumbai Maharashtra. My father Chandresh Gupta works as General Manager (Paper Industry) and my mother Poonam Gupta is a housewife. IThis year I secured 93.7 percent in Class 12th.

Careers360: What is your score in JEE Advanced 2019? What is your all India rank and category rank? What was your JEE Main rank and marks?

Kartikey: I secured 346 marks out of 360 in JEE Advanced 2019. My All India Rank is 1 in general category. I secured AIR-18 in JEE Mains 2019 by scoring 100 percentile and was Second Topper of Maharashtra State Topper.

Careers360: Why do you want to study engineering? When did you decide to study engineering? Which branch would you be interested in? Any reason?

Kartikey: My dream of pursuing engineering from IIT Bombay in CS branch is going to come true. I have qualified KVPY in the year 2017 and 2018. I have also qualified INPHO, INCHO, INAO and INJSO.

Careers360: When did you start your JEE Advanced preparation? Tell us something about your preparation strategy and daily routine for JEE Advanced?

Kartikey: I always focused on studying with a relaxed mind. I did not study for long hours. Apart from regular classes, I did self-study for 6-7 hours with a proper schedule. I also gave weekly tests regularly, which helped him to do self-analysis which improved my performance. Also, I made sure to clear the doubts before sleeping. I took a break and relaxed after every two hours. I used a regular keypad phone and was never active on social media.

Careers360: Did you take coaching for JEE and if yes from where? What are the benefits of coaching according to you?

Kartikey: I have been studying in ALLEN Career Institute since 2017. The faculties here work very hard to help them achieve success. The student’s aim for IIT's and the goal of the faculties is to make them successful in JEE. The faculties are always available to clear doubts. Here I have made good friends and also got to know the best faculties. Joining ALLEN doubled my strength.

Careers360: Who is your ideal or biggest inspiration in life and why?

Kartikey: Great mathematician Shrinivas Ramanujan is my idol.

Careers360: You know you are an inspiration to thousands of students across the country. Do you have any message for future aspirants on tackling the JEE Advanced exam?

Kartikey: Students should study without stress. During the preparation, they should be relaxed physically as well as mentally. Self-competition plays a vital role in achieving the goal.