JEE Main 2026 Topper Arnav Gautam - Check this article for the JEE Main 2026 session 1 toppers success story. Arnav Gautham, a 100 percentiler, shared his approach to ace the JEE Main exam. He always had one goal in mind and worked towards it without fail. Arnav believes anything is possible with diligence. He got 295 marks out of 300 in JEE Main 2026. Go through this page and know the JEE Main 2026 topper’s daily routine and study plan to achieve excellence.
Q. Congratulations Mr. Arnav Gautam! Tell us what your score is in JEE Main 2026 session 1?
Thank you, I have achieved 295 out of 300 in JEE Main 2026 January session.
Q. Tell us about yourself and your family.
I am originally a resident of Arogya Nagar, Kota. My father is Dr, Buddhiprakash, a geography teacher and my mother, Nidhi Gautam is a government teacher.
Q. What is your mantra for success?
I believe that if you set a goal and work towards achieving it, everything is possible.
Q. Have you completed your 12th class and what was your 10th class percentage?
This year, I am going to appear for the 12th grade exam. Previously, I passed the 10th grade with 95.8 per cent marks.
Q. Have you been taking any coaching?
Yes, I have been a regular classroom student at Allen Career Institute, Kota for the past six years. Preparing for national and international Olympiads at Allen strengthened my academics.
Q. How important a role do you say Allen has played in helping you achieve this success?
Allen Career Institute has played a major role in my success. I believe that self-study is essential, but coaching support is also essential for proper guidance. When preparing for an exam like the JEE, it's crucial to have doubts resolved immediately, which is only possible with the guidance of faculty.
Q. You mentioned participating in the national and international Olympiads. Tell us more about it.
I participated in the Junior Science Olympiad OCSC in 2023, the Astro Olympiad OCSC in 2024, and the Physics Olympiad OCSC in 2025. I also won a bronze medal in the Asian Physics Olympiad 2025.
Q. How did you go about preparing for the JEE Main 2026 exam?
I always had a goal in mind to achieve. During the exam, I first solved the Chemistry paper, then the Physics paper, and finally the Math paper. My time management was perfect, allowing me to re-check the entire paper in the remaining time.
Q. Share with us about your daily routine.
My daily routine was very disciplined. I would leave home for Allen at 8 a.m. After attending classes, I would revise and approach faculty to resolve any doubts. I would return home around 7:30 p.m.
Q. Wow! You had quite a hectic schedule. How did you relax after studying for so long?
For recreation, I would play cricket in the street with my younger brother. After that, I would study until around 12 a.m. and then go to sleep.
Q. What is your next goal after clearing JEE Main 2026?
My next goal is to secure a good rank in JEE Advanced and pursue a B.Tech in Computer Science from IIT Bombay.
Name of Candidate | State Eligibility (State of 12th Class) |
Rajasthan | |
Pasala Mohith | Andhra Pradesh |
Rajasthan | |
Bihar | |
Rajasthan | |
Gujarat | |
Vivan Sharad Mahiswari | Telangana |
Odisha | |
Narendrababu Gari Mahith | Andhra Pradesh |
Delhi (Nct) | |
Haryana | |
Madhav Viraditya | Maharashtra |
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