JEE Main 2023 Topper Interview: Mrunal S. Vairagade (AIR 3) says, “Try Not to Repeat Mistakes.”

JEE Main 2023 Topper Interview: Mrunal S. Vairagade (AIR 3) says, “Try Not to Repeat Mistakes.”

Edited By Jalla Venkatesh | Updated on May 03, 2023 05:10 PM IST | #JEE Main

Nagpur resident Mrunal Shrikant has achieved a perfect 100 percentile with a score of 300 out of 300, as well as an all India rank of 3 in the JEE Main exam. Mrunal has been a regular classroom student at Allen Career Institute Private Limited for the past two years. He also scored a fantastic 99.96 percentile in the JEE Main January 2023 session. Mrunal has qualified for NTSE, RMO, and the International Chemistry Olympiad (INCHO) and has also secured an all India rank of 87 in the KVPY SA stream. While interacting with Allen institute, Mrunal highlighted the importance of "I Try Not to Repeat Mistakes" to score well in the JEE Main exam. We at Caeers360 interacted with Mrunal to know about his successs story. Here are the responses that Mrunal gave. Continue reading to know about Mrunal’s JEE Main 2023 preparation tips, books referred to by him, and much more.

JEE Main 2023 Topper Interview: Mrunal S. Vairagade (AIR 3) says, “Try Not to Repeat Mistakes.”
JEE Main 2023 Topper Interview: Mrunal S. Vairagade (AIR 3) says, “Try Not to Repeat Mistakes.”
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Q: Congratulations on achieving a perfect 100 percentile and an All India rank of 03 in the JEE Main exam! How does it feel to have accomplished such a feat?

Mrunal: Thank you very much! It feels great to have achieved such a high rank in the JEE Main exam 2023. I am very happy and grateful to my teachers, parents, and mentors who have supported me throughout my preparation.

Q: You have been a regular classroom student at Allen Career Institute Private Limited for the past two years. How has the institute helped you in your preparation for the JEE exam?

Mrunal: Allen Career Institute has been a great help to me in my preparation for the JEE exam. The teachers are very experienced and knowledgeable, and they provide excellent guidance and study material. The institute also conducts regular tests and assessments, which helped me identify my strengths and weaknesses.

Q: You scored 98.4 percent in class 10 and also scored a fantastic 99.96 percentile in the JEE Main January 2023 session. What has been your strategy for academic success?

Mrunal: My strategy for academic success has been to focus on the JEE main syllabus and revise regularly. I mainly focused on the NCERT syllabus for JEE Main and revised the notes last time. I also tried to identify and rectify my mistakes after every test and assessment.

Q: You have also qualified for NTSE, RMO, and the Chemistry Olympiad (INCHO). How did you prepare for these exams, and what has been your experience with them?

Mrunal: I prepared for these exams by studying the relevant syllabus and practising with past papers and sample papers. My experience with these exams has been very rewarding, as they helped me develop a deeper understanding of the subjects and improve my problem-solving skills.

Q: You have given the 12th-grade examination this year, but the results have not been announced yet. How have you been preparing for this exam, and what are your future plans?

Mrunal: I have been preparing for the 12th-grade examination by revising the syllabus and practising with past papers and JEE Mock tests. My future plans are to pursue a degree in engineering, and I am looking forward to exploring my options and choosing the right college for me.

Q. How did you prepare for the JEE Main exam?

Mrunal: 'During the preparation for JEE Main and JEE Advanced, I followed only the guidance of the teachers, as the teachers at Allen are perfect and have a lot of experience in these exams. Therefore, there is no need to distract oneself from the guidance of the teachers and Allen's study material. I mainly focused on the NCERT syllabus for JEE Main. I revised my notes for the last time. The graph of marks varies in the weekly tests, but I always try my best. After every test, I did a self-analysis and tried to figure out which mistakes caused me to score fewer marks.

Q. Tell us something about yourself. Which board have you studied under? Which school have you studied in?

Mrunal: Till 10th, I have studied CBSC in Bhavans School; In state board seva Sadan junior college i have completed my intermediate.

Q. Why do you want to study engineering? When did you decide to study engineering?

Mrunal: I loved technology, but more so was my affection for maths as a subject. I have decided, in class 10th, to study engineering.

Q. Tell us something about your preparation strategy and daily routine for JEE Main?

Mrunal: I have studied 12 to 14 hours per day and focused on notes and ncert mainly.

Q. Did you face any difficulties since the examination was conducted completely in computer-based mode?

Mrunal: No, I have attempted the JEE preparation tests in CBT mode only so i didn't face any difficulties during the exam.

Q. 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?

Mrunal: I managed 8 hours of board and 4 hours of jee from 20 days to board.

Q: Did you take coaching for JEE Main and if yes from where?

Mrunal: Yes, I took coaching from the Allen Institute.

Q: Mock tests and sample papers – how extensively did you practise with the help of these? Do you think practising from the previous year’s papers helps and how?

Mrunal: Yes, it helps a lot. Physics helps a lot in giving a general idea towards the type of question asked and the difficulty of the exam.

Q. Are there any special books that you feel have helped with your JEE Main preparation? Are the school textbooks adequate for preparing for JEE Main and Class XII?

Mrunal: Ncert is enough for Jee Main, but I also referred to Allen modules for theory.

Q. What do you think are the key factors behind your stupendous success in JEE Main?

Mrunal: I was on a well defined and systematic path for Jee preparation.

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Dear Candidate ,
With your given rank , your chances of getting CSE in top NITs or IIITs are slim , but you do have a good chance of ECE , Mechanical , or Civil engineering in mid-tier NITs - especially if you have a home -state quota . At IIITs , CSE might be difficult , but ECE or IT branches at newer or tier -2 IIITs ( IIIT Nagpur , Agartala , Manipur ) are possible . In GFTIs , getting CSE or ECE is more realistic , with institutes like BIT Mesra being good options .
Participating in JoSAA counselling and carefully listing choices based on closing ranks and quota benefits will improve your chances .

Dear Bhindi,

at 600k rank getting in top or mid tier government colleges are tough but you can get good private colleges like KIITS, VITS, Amity etc most have direct admission without consider so JEE ranks. if , you go state government exams, be open to other branches, you can consider drop one year.... I mean doors open

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Hello aspirant,

Applicants can view the high-weighted chapters for JEE Mains 2026 in mathematics, chemistry, and physics here.  Students will be better able to focus on key topics that are tested if they are aware of the JEE Main 2026 chapter-by-chapter weighting.

To know the chapter wise weightage, you can visit our site through following link:

https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-chapter-wise-weightage

Thank you

Hello Aspirant,

Managing JEE preparation along with a tight college schedule is challenging, but with proper planning, it’s definitely possible. Since your college timings are from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, you still have evenings and weekends to prepare effectively. Here’s a balanced daily time table you can follow:

Suggested Daily Time Table (Monday to Saturday):

  • 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM → Quick revision of formulas/theory (Before college)

  • 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM → College homework + assignments

  • 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM → JEE 2nd-year syllabus (Focus on new chapters + PYQs)

  • 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM → 1st-year JEE backlog (Start topic by topic)

Sunday (Full Focus on JEE):

  • 3–4 hours → Cover difficult topics/concepts

  • 2 hours → Attempt full syllabus practice tests or mock tests

  • 1 hour → Revise formulas/short notes


Important Chapters for JEE Main 2026 (Based on Weightage & Scoring Potential):

Physics:

  1. Mechanics (Work, Power, Energy; Laws of Motion; Rotational Motion)

  2. Current Electricity & Magnetism

  3. Electrostatics & Capacitance

  4. Modern Physics (Photoelectric Effect, Nuclear Physics)

  5. Heat & Thermodynamics

Chemistry:

  1. Chemical Bonding

  2. Thermodynamics (Physical Chemistry)

  3. Organic Chemistry (GOC, Hydrocarbons, Alcohols, Aldehydes)

  4. Coordination Compounds

  5. Chemical Kinetics

  6. Biomolecules & Polymers (For quick scoring)

Mathematics:

  1. Quadratic Equations & Sequence and Series

  2. Matrices & Determinants

  3. Limit, Continuity, and Differentiability

  4. Integration & Application of Integrals

  5. Probability

  6. 3D Geometry & Vectors

Stay consistent, and you will definitely see progress. All the best for your JEE 2026 preparation.


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