JEE Main 2022 Topper Interview - NTA has announced the JEE Main 2022 topper list. Kushagra Srivastava from Jharkhand achieved a perfect 100 percentile in JEE Main session 1 exam. Kushagra believes that continuous study is the key to ace the JEE Main exam. With an aim to pursue computer science engineering from IIT-Bombay, he started his preparation and aimed his determination from the very beginning.
By solving the JEE Main mock test regularly, he increased his confidence level and achieved speed and accuracy. In an interview with Careers360, Kushagra Srivastava has shared his journey from a JEE Main aspirant to be in the JEE Mains toppers list. Read the challenges, preparation strategy and tips for future aspirants by Kushagra here.
Q1: Congratulations on your performance in the JEE Main June 2022 exam! What was your reaction upon knowing your score?
Kushagra: I am very happy and grateful for this.
Q2: Tell us something about yourself. Which board have you studied under? Which school have you studied in?
Kushagra: I have studied in ICSE Board till 10th and in CBSE board till 12th.
Q3: Why do you want to study engineering? When did you decide to study engineering? which branch would you be interested in? Any reason?
Kushagra: I am interested in pursuing Computer Science Engineering from IIT-B.
Q4: When did you start your JEE Main preparation? Tell us something about your preparation strategy and daily routine for JEE Main?
Kushagra: I started my JEE Main preparation in March 2020. I used to study for 6-7 hours daily.
Q5: Did you face any difficulties since the examination was conducted completely in computer- based mode?
Kushagra: No, as a lot of examinations were conducted in CBT mode throughout the year. There were no difficulties while attempting the exam in CBT mode.
Q6: Was there a difference in the preparation strategy in the last months of JEE Main considering that the board exams are also coming up? How did you manage preparation for both?
Kushagra: For Board examination, students need to learn theory and practice how to write subjective answers.
Q7: Did you take coaching for JEE Main and if yes from where? What are the benefits of coaching according to you?
Kushagra: I took coaching from ALLEN Kota. The support of the faculty and doubt solving is a benefit.
On Question asked by student community
Hello
Yes, it creates a problem if you're 12th LC(state OBC) and JEE(Central OBC/EWS) categories differ.
JoSAA requires a central OBC-NCL certificate for OBC reservation; since Karnataka OBC isn't central, you will be treated as general, or you can use a Declaration for OBC-to-General conversions from during counseling, but switching to EWS needs you to have applied as EWS initially. Your EWS certificate works if you meet the income criteria, but yes the important thing is Central OBC list for OBC, not state list.
Hope it helps you, in case of any doubts you can directly drop your query or you can visit to Careers360.com
Hello,
Yes, in JEE Mains, 95 percentile and above is good, and you can get admission in mid to upper-tier NITs. Here is the list of some NITs where you can get admission.
1. NIT Agartala
2. NIT Raipur
3. NIT Durgapur
4. NIT Puducherry
Thank you.
hello,
The link to the most relevant chapter of JEE Mains is attached herewith. You can also find the sample papers with an answer key, which will help you analyse your in-depth performance. Careers360 gives every aspirant an opportunity for a free mock test. the registration is going on. The last date of registration on 8th January.
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/most-important-chapters-of-jee-main
Thank you.
Hello,
The exam date of the All India JEE Mains mock test season one is in mid to late January, and season two will be held in early to mid-April. You can enroll for the Careers360 free mock test. The last date on 8th January, 2026. The mock test question papers are set chapter-wise wise which can help you analysing your in-depth performance.
Best Regards.
Hello,
You passed your Class 12 (Intermediate) from UP Board in
2024
.
As per
JEE Advanced rules
, a candidate can appear
only in the year of Class 12 passing and the next consecutive year
Eligible years for you were 2024 and 2025
You already appeared in 2025
2026 is not allowed
Your health issue does not change this rule.
You can still take JEE Main again in 2026 , but not JEE Advanced.
Hope it helps !
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