JEE Main 2022 Topper Interview: Kushagra Srivastava - “Study for 6-7 hours daily”

JEE Main 2022 Topper Interview: Kushagra Srivastava - “Study for 6-7 hours daily”

Updated on 12 Jul 2022, 03:06 PM IST

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.

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The JEE Main 2026 exam pattern is given in the table below

Paper

Course

Subjects / Parts

Section A (MCQs)

Section B (Numerical)

Total Questions

Paper 1

BE / BTech

Physics

Mathematics

Chemistry

20

5

75

Paper 2A

BArch

Part I – Mathematics

Part II – Aptitude Test

Part III – Drawing Test

20

5

77 (including 2 Drawing Questions)

Paper 2B

BPlanning

Part I – Mathematics

Part II – Aptitude Test

Part III – Planning

20

5

100

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JEE Main 2022 Topper Interview: Kushagra Srivastava - “Study for 6-7 hours daily”
JEE Main 2022 Topper Interview: Kushagra Srivastava

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.

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