JEE Main 2024 Session 1 Topper Ishaan Gupta Interview

JEE Main 2024 Session 1 Topper Ishaan Gupta Interview

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Samridhi MishraUpdated on 16 Feb 2024, 12:22 PM IST

Ishaan Gupta has received a 100 percentile mark in the JEE Main 2024 Session 1 exam. He had scored 97% in class 10. Ishaan then started preparing for the JEE Main exam from class 11. He is now one of the JEE Main session 1 toppers having secured a perfect score of 300/300. His daily schedule included at least eight to ten hours of study every day.

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JEE Main 2024 Session 1 Topper Ishaan Gupta Interview
JEE Main 2024 Session 1 Topper Ishaan Gupta Interview

Ishaan Gupta confronts tough questions head-on. He also focuses on regular and thorough revision sessions to ensure maximum retention. Ishaan aspires to pursue his B.Tech in the CS branch at IIT Bombay and further work in theoretical physics or data science research.

He talks about the importance of solving enough practice questions through JEE Main sample papers and other available resources. He enjoys playing chess and badminton for recreation. Ishaan is currently focused on appearing for the JEE Advanced exam.

Q1: Congratulations on your performance in the JEE Main January 2024 exam! What was your reaction upon knowing your score?

Ishaan Gupta: My family and I checked my NTA JEE Main result at 4 in the morning. We were very happy it felt like a dream come true and that the hard work did pay off.

Q2: Tell us something about yourself. Which board have you studied under? Which school have you studied in?

Ishaan Gupta: I am studying in Maa Bharti Senior Secondary School, Kota in class XII. My school is affiliated to the CBSE board.

Q3: Why do you want to study engineering? When did you decide to study engineering? Which branch would you be interested in? Any reason?

Ishaan Gupta: I love PCM and biology also. Till class 10 I was in a dilemma to choose between Medical and Engineering but to broaden my learning horizon of PCM, I chose Engineering. I dream of a CS branch or AI & ML Branch to explore more deeply into the mathematics of all logic.

Q4: When did you start your JEE Main preparation? Tell us something about your preparation strategy and daily routine for JEE Main.

Ishaan Gupta: I started preparing for JEE main in class 11 itself. I used to study for 4-6 hours daily apart from my classes, doing recreational activities to relax like badminton and playing chess and sometimes watching Master Chef and various Ted Talks.

Q5: Did you face any difficulties since the examination was conducted completely in computer-based mode?

Ishaan Gupta: No, I did not face any difficulties concerning the mode of examination. The computer-based test was quite flawless this time.

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?

Ishaan Gupta: Preparing for JEE mains helps with your board exam preparation for the PCM subjects. You can integrate the preparation for both. Additionally, I have to prepare for English and Biology subjects.

Q7: Did you take coaching for JEE Main and if yes from where? What are the benefits of coaching according to you?

Ishaan Gupta: Yes, I took coaching from Allen Institute. Coaching helps you in real-time learning and doubt clearing. An added benefit is an awesome peer group that helps polish you further.

Q8: 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?

Ishaan Gupta: Certainly JEE Main mock tests and previous year papers in time bound manner help in practising on a real-time basis.

Q9: 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?

Ishaan Gupta: Yes for JEE Main and board exam the NCERT books are sufficient but H.C Verma in physics gives value addition.

Q10: Did you face any problems during the JEE Main examination? Which subject was the easiest and which was the toughest in JEE Main? What do you think is a tough thing to manage during the JEE Main exam?

Ishaan Gupta: No, I did not face any problem during the JEE Main examination. The chemistry syllabus is a little lengthier to cover as compared to maths and physics and thus needs more time. Whereas during the exam, chemistry takes the least time. Maximum time is required for maths as it's longer and more calculative than physics.

Q11: What are the key factors behind your stupendous success in JEE Main?

Ishaan Gupta: According to me my regularity and discipline have contributed to this result in JEE Main exam.

Q12: Will you be appearing for the April session of JEE Main 2024 too?

Ishaan Gupta: No, I am not appearing for session 2 of JEE Main.

Q13: How did you de-stress yourself during the preparation? What are your hobbies? How often could you pursue them?

Ishaan Gupta: Badminton and chess are my keen areas. Alongside, I love watching Ted talks, Harry Potter and Dhruv Rathee.

Q14: Who is your ideal or biggest inspiration in life and why?

Ishaan Gupta: My father. I have learned discipline, regularity, and perseverance from him.

Q15: You know you are an inspiration to thousands of students across the country. Do you have any message for future aspirants on tackling the JEE Main exam?

Ishaan Gupta: I would say having clarity about your target and giving time and focus to achieve it will guarantee results.

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