JEE Advanced & TS EAMCET 2025 Topper- Pammina Hema Sai Surya Karthik secured AIR 26 in JEE & 3 in TS EAMCET

JEE Advanced 2025 Topper interview: Pammina Hema Sai Surya Karthik from Vijayanagaram, Andhra Pradesh, has secured an All India Rank of 26th (OBC - 4th rank) in the JEE Advanced 2025 examination. He also achieved the 15th rank in AP EAMCET 2025 Exam. Hema Sai wants to pursue a BTech in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at IIT Mumbai. He also wants to become an IAS officer through the Civil Services examination. Along with CSE, Hema Sai is interested in doing an additional Artificial Intelligence course. In the future, he wants to establish a Company also. Not only the topper of JEE but also Hema Sai is the 3rd ranker of the TS EAMCET 2025 examination. He qualified for the Olympiad, scored 143 marks in AP EAPCET 2025 exam, and much more academic achievements.

Hema Sai Surya Karthik's parents, both father and mother, are academic lecturers and teachers. Commitments, discipline, and daily dedication of 16 hours of study to the examination were one of the success secrets behind Pammina Hema Sai Surya Karthik’s getting 26 rank. Read the complete article below to know more details about Hema Sai’s JEE Advanced 2025 preparation strategies, techniques, and more.

Careers360: Congratulations on the performance in the JEE Advanced 2025 exam. What was your reaction upon knowing the scores?

Hema Sai Surya Karthik: I was overwhelmed with joy and disbelief. Securing AIR 26 felt surreal. It was a moment of immense satisfaction and gratitude towards my teachers, parents, and all those who supported me through this journey.

Careers360: In which session of JEE Main have you attempted, and what was your score and rank in the exam?

Hema Sai Surya Karthik: I attempted the JEE Main 2025 for the April session. I secured a percentile of 99.9973 with an All India Rank of 75.

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

Hema Sai Surya Karthik: My curiosity for problem-solving and technology led me toward engineering. I decided to pursue it in Class 8 after attending a few STEM workshops. I’m interested in Computer Science Engineering, especially because of the rapidly growing fields like AI and machine learning that excite me.

Careers360: Tell us something about the preparation study and daily routine for JEE Advanced?

Hema Sai Surya Karthik: My day usually started at 6 AM and was structured with focused study sessions, regular doubt-clearing, and revision. I emphasized understanding concepts deeply and maintained a strict schedule, balancing all three subjects daily with short breaks and mock tests.

Careers360: What was your strategy of preparation for all 3 TS EAMCET 2025, AP EAPCET 2025, and JEE Advanced 2025 examinations simultaneously?

Hema Sai Surya Karthik: Preparation for the JEE Advanced 2025 exam has helped me in clearing the TS and AP EAMCET examinations.

Careers 360: Which exam did you find more difficult among the 3 exams?

Hema Sai Surya Karthik: For me, JEE Advanced 2025 preparation was very tough. I had spent more than 10 hours daily on this exam. However, the College authority has conducted TS EAMCET 2025 Mock tests and AP EAPCET 2025 Mock Tests just before the examination, which helped me in clearing both state-level exams very well.

Careers360: Did you take coaching, and if yes, from where? What are the benefits of coaching, as per you?

Hema Sai Surya Karthik: Yes, I took coaching from Sri Chaitanya, Vijayawada. The structured curriculum, regular tests, and experienced faculty helped me stay disciplined and focused. Peer interaction and competition also kept me motivated.

Careers360: Which subject did you find the easiest during preparation? What do you think is the toughest thing to manage during the exam?

Hema Sai Surya Karthik: I found Mathematics the easiest, as I enjoyed solving problems and puzzles. The toughest part during the exam was time management and staying mentally calm while switching between tough and easy questions.

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

Hema Sai Surya Karthik: Discipline, consistency, and the strong support system from my teachers and family were the key. Regular self-assessment and staying motivated throughout the two-year journey made a huge difference.

Careers360: How do you de-stress yourself during preparation? What are your hobbies, and how often could you pursue them?

Hema Sai Surya Karthik: Listening to music and occasionally watching inspirational videos helped me relax. I also enjoy sketching and playing chess, though I pursued these mostly on weekends or holidays

Careers360: Mock test and sample paper- how extensively did you practise with the help of these? Do you think practising from previous year papers helps, and how?

Hema Sai Surya Karthik: I practiced mock tests regularly—almost two to three times a week in the final months. Solving previous year papers gave me a good sense of the exam pattern and helped in identifying important topics and improving speed and accuracy.

Careers360: Do you have any tips and messages for future aspirants?

Hema Sai Surya Karthik: Stay consistent and don’t get discouraged by temporary setbacks. Focus on concepts and don’t chase too many resources. Practice regularly, analyze your mistakes, and most importantly, take care of your health and mental well-being.