Madhav Bansal has secured 100 percentile in the JEE Main 2024 January session exam. Madhav has been preparing for the JEE Main exam for the last two years. He is now one of the JEE Main session 1 toppers having secured a perfect score of 300/300. He aspires to pursue B.Tech in CS from IIT Bombay. Madhav followed a structured study plan consisting of regular revision, practising JEE sample papers and taking multiple mock tests.
The list of details allowed to edit in the JEE Main 2026 application form is as follows.
To relieve himself of the stress of preparing for JEE Main 2024, Madhav spends quality time with his family, playing table tennis with them, watching TV etc. He suggests on focusing on the physical and mental well-being to strike a balance between study and relaxation.
Q1: Congratulations on your performance in the JEE Main January 2024 exam! What was your reaction upon knowing your score?
Madhav Bansal: Thank you! I was thrilled and relieved when I found out my score. It was a validation of all the hard work and preparation I put into the exam.
Q2: Tell us something about yourself. Which board have you studied under? Which school have you studied in?
Madhav Bansal: I studied under the CBSE Board and was enrolled in the FIITJEE integrated course. Throughout my academic journey, I've been passionate about science and maths. I'm excited about the opportunities that lie ahead and eager to pursue my interests further in IIT Bombay, CS.
Q3: Why do you want to study engineering? When did you decide to study engineering? Which branch would you be interested in? Any reason?
Madhav Bansal: I want to study engineering because, my father is an engineer, and my brother is also studying B. tech. So, since my childhood, I have been inclined towards engineering. I am interested in Computer Science.
Q4: When did you start your JEE Main preparation? Tell us something about your preparation strategy and daily routine for JEE Main?
Madhav Bansal: I began my JEE Main preparation well in advance, ideally during my 11th grade. I followed a structured study plan that included revising key concepts regularly, solving plenty of practice questions, and taking mock tests to gauge my progress. My preparation strategy involved dividing my time efficiently among the three subjects: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. I allocated more time to topics I found challenging and made sure to strengthen my weak areas.
Q5: Did you face any difficulties since the examination was conducted completely in computer-based mode?
Madhav Bansal: No, I didn't face any difficulty because regular CBT mode tests were being taken by my coaching institute, FIITJEE Dwarka. The format of the CBT tests was the same. So, when I was giving JEE mains, I was already familiar with how to save/mark the questions.
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?
Madhav Bansal: No, there was no difference at all because the syllabus for both jee main and boards is the same i.e. NCERT. I just studied NCERT of all chapters. So, in a way I was able to prepare for both JEE mains and boards.
Q7: Did you take coaching for JEE Main and if yes from where? What are the benefits of coaching according to you?
Madhav Bansal: Yes, I took coaching from FIITJEE Dwarka. FIITJEE Dwarka played a major role in my success. The teachers are very knowledgeable and supportive. They guided me throughout my journey, clearing all my doubts and strengthening my weaknesses. Regular classes, doubt sessions, specialized packages targeting JEE mains and JEE Advanced, regular online (CBT) tests were conducted which helped me gauge my performance.
Q8: Mock tests and sample papers – how extensively did you practice with the help of these? Do you think practicing from the previous year’s papers helps and how?
Madhav Bansal: Throughout the year, regular mock tests were being conducted by my coaching institute and during the last 1-2 months, I started to give previous year papers every day and then analyzed them properly. Practicing from previous year papers help a lot because questions from same concepts get repeated every year.
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?
Madhav Bansal: Regarding whether school textbooks are adequate for JEE Main and Class XII preparation, it depends on the individual and their learning style. While school textbooks cover the necessary syllabus, some students may find them insufficient for in-depth understanding and practice. However, I find NCERT the most suitable for JEE main preparation.
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?
Madhav Bansal: No, I did not face any problem during the examination. I find all subjects easy, maths being the easiest. Time is tough to manage for students, but because of regular practice I was able to complete my whole paper in 2 hours and gave 1 hour to revision.
Q11: What do you think are the key factors behind your stupendous success in JEE Main?
Madhav Bansal: The constant support and guidance of my parents, elder brother and FIITJEE Dwarka faculty is the key factor for my success.
Q12: Will you be appearing for the April session of JEE Main 2024 too?
Madhav Bansal: Yes.
Q13: How did you de-stress yourself during the preparation? What are your hobbies? How often could you pursue them?
Madhav Bansal: I used to de-stress myself by spending quality time with my family, playing Table tennis with them, watching TV etc. My hobbies include music, basketball, and table tennis.
Q14: Who is your ideal or biggest inspiration in life and why?
Madhav Bansal: My inspirations are my parents and the teachers of FIITJEE Dwarka. However, my biggest inspiration in life is my elder brother, Vaibhav Bansal. They have inspired me with their resilience, determination, and leadership. He's studying B.Tech from IITBHU. since my childhood, he has always cleared all my doubts and guided me in the right way.
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?
Madhav Bansal: Believe in yourself and stay committed to your goals. Success in the JEE Main exam requires hard work, dedication, and perseverance. Develop a structured study plan, focus on understanding concepts rather than rote memorization, and practice solving a variety of problems regularly. Remember to take care of your physical and mental well-being by maintaining a healthy balance between study and relaxation.
Seek support from teachers, mentors, and peers when needed. With determination and effort, you can achieve your goals and excel in the JEE Main exam.
On Question asked by student community
Hello,
Your OBC-NCL certificate issued in June 2024 will not be accepted for JEE Main or JEE Advanced reservation. For these exams, the OBC-NCL certificate must be issued on or after 1 April 2025 . So yes, there will be an issue if you use the June 2024 certificate.
What you should do:
Apply for a new OBC-NCL certificate with an issue date of 1 April 2025 or later.
At the time of form filling, if the portal asks for the certificate and you do not have the new one yet, you can upload the self-declaration format (the exam authorities usually allow this). Later, during counselling or document verification, you must show the updated certificate.
Since your Aadhaar has mistakes in name and DOB, make sure it gets updated before the exam application and counselling. Wrong Aadhaar details can cause mismatch issues.
So, get your Aadhaar corrected and plan to get a fresh OBC-NCL certificate after 1 April 2025. This will prevent any problem during verification.
Hope it helps !
Hello Satyam,
Yes, your EWS certificate is valid.
In Bihar, the EWS certificate can be issued by the Circle Officer, BDO, SDO, or DM. So a certificate signed by the Circle Officer (Revenue Officer) is acceptable.
If the format of your certificate is the same as the Central Government EWS format, then it is valid for JEE Main registration and also for JoSAA counselling. The heading “Government of Bihar” does not create any problem.
Just remember one point:
For
JoSAA 2026
, you will need an EWS certificate issued on or after 1 April 2025. Even if your current certificate works for registration, you must update it before counselling.
Hope it helps !
Hello murali
No, your son is not eligible for OBC NCL for IIT JEE because you fall in the "creamy layer" occupational category, regardless of your current employment status or family income. Students whose family income is less than Rs. 8 lakhs annually and they are not belong to the "creamy layer".
Note -
Thank You
Hello,
You can fill the JEE Main form even if you are a private candidate
Write the
name of the school/board from where you are appearing as a private candidate
.
If your Class 12 admit card or registration slip shows a school/centre name, use that exactly.
If your board lists you as a “Private Candidate” under the board name , then write:
CBSE – Private Candidate
(or your board name – Private Candidate)
Use the pin code of the examination centre/school mentioned on your Class 12 private candidate admit card or registration details.
If your board does not give any school address and only shows the regional office address, then use the regional office address pin code given by your board.
Hope it helps !
Hello Aspirant
You should not leave the OBC-NCL certificate ID blank in the JEE Main form it can create problems later.
NTA wants the certificate details while filling the form, not just at counselling. If you can, apply for the OBC-NCL certificate immediately so you get the ID on time.
If you fail to submit the certificate during counselling, your category will shift to General. It’s safer to enter OBC-NCL only if you’re sure you’ll get the certificate before counselling.
Hope it will help you
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