JEE Advanced 2025 Topper Interview: Korikana Rasagnya (AIR 78), Preparation Strategy, Success Story

Korikana Rasagnya scored a total of 286 out of 360 marks in the JEE Advanced 2025 exam. The rank secured by her is AIR 78. She attended Sri Chaitanya for coaching for the JEE Advanced exam and has performed exceptionally well in the exam. She aims to develop innovative AI software with her B.Tech computer science expertise. Know more about Rasgnya’s JEE Advanced preparation strategy, hobbies, future plans and more.

Ques- 1- Congratulations on the performance in the JEE Advanced 2025 exam. What was your reaction upon knowing the scores?

Ans- Thank you. I felt really happy after knowing the score. I felt like I got the result that I deserved. I was extremely disappointed with my JEE Main result, but I made it in JEE Advanced 2025.

Ques 2- In which session of JEE Main have you attempted, and what was your score and rank in the exam?

Ans- I attempted both sessions in JEE Mains exam. In the first session, I scored 257 marks, and in the second session, I scored 266 marks & I secured 422nd rank.

Ques 3- Why do you want to study engineering? When did you decide to choose engineering? Which branch would you be interested in? Any reason?

Ans- I wanted to study engineering because there is a scope for inventing some new technology. For example, now AI is everywhere. I really want to develop innovative software in the future. I am interested in pursuing B.Tech Computer Science.

Ques 4- Tell us something about the preparation, study and daily routine for JEE Advanced?

Ans- We used to have four study hours daily. One for maths, one for physics and one for chemistry and one for general study hour. During the general study hour, I used to concentrate on JEE Advanced topics that I was lacking. In the last 20 days before JEE Advanced, I used to give chemistry more time because chemistry requires more revision. I used to solve more problems in Maths. Physics can be dealt only if we understand concepts and practice.

Ques 5- Did you take coaching, and if yes, from where? What are the benefits of coaching, as per you?

Ans- Yes, I have taken coaching from Sri Chaitanya. Coaching is very necessary because the JEE Advanced is one of the toughest exams not only in India but in the whole world. A teacher's guidance is most important while preparing for the exam. Clearing all your doubts is really necessary. I feel that my teachers played a crucial role in my development

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Ques 6- Which subject did you find the easiest during preparation? What do you think is the toughest thing to manage during the exam?

Ans- I found mathematics to be the easiest during my preparation. Mathematics has always been my favourite subject since my childhood. The toughest thing to manage during the exam is managing your time and mind. I spoiled both sessions of my JEE Main examinations because I couldn't manage my time and mindset. I used to get very good marks in my mock tests, but on the final day, I was very nervous and tense and couldn't do my examination well.
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Ques 7- What do you think are the key factors behind your success?

Ans- I think the key factors behind my success are my hard work and my attitude. I never gave up. Even if I scored less marks, I used to feel very bad, but immediate next day, I used to motivate myself and start preparing for the next exam. My parents are also the biggest reason behind my success.
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Ques 8- How do you destress yourself during preparation? What are your hobbies, and how often could you pursue them?

Ans- I believe in God. I used to destress myself by remembering God and my parents and closing my eyes for sometime. My hobby is singing songs.

Ques 9- How extensively did you practise with the help of JEE Advanced Mock test and sample papers? Do you think practising from previous year papers helps, and how?

Ans- JEE Advanced Mock tests are really helpful. Because initially, I was very bad at my time management. After taking so many mock tests, I overcame this. Practising the JEE Advanced previous papers is also very helpful. Because by practising them, we are exposed to different types of questions. After solving them, we can learn how to handle new questions.

Ques 10- Do you have any tips and messages for future aspirants?

Ans- To achieve something, we should first have confidence in ourselves. We should never get demotivated. While preparing, we should not take too much stress. We should study with our wish and interests, not under some pressure. It's not about how much time you study, it's about how much interest you show while studying.