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Chiranjib Kar is a JEE Main 2026 topper who secured the 100th percentile in JEE Main 2026. He is one of the three candidates from Rajasthan to have achieved this score. According to him, the key to success is time management. Apart from that, regular revision, analysis of mock tests, and focus on the weaker topics have helped him improve his performance in JEE Main 2026. Candidates looking for the JEE Main topper’s strategy on how to ace the exam can view this article.
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Hi Chiranjib! Kudos to you for achieving the 100th percentile in JEE Main 2026 session 1.
Q. What was your first reaction upon hearing about your result?
It was my mother who called me up and told me about the JEE result. I felt good when I heard I got the 100th percentile. Although I was a bit nervous, I knew my result was going to be good.
Q. Tell us something about yourself. Where are you originally from?
I am a resident of Odisha. Currently, I am residing in Kota along with my mother and brother.
Q. Please share with us about your family.
My Father is Mr Chittaranjan Kar. He works at the Tata Steel Plant. My mother’s name is Banaketaki Kar.
Q. How was your performance in class 10th?
I passed the 10th grade with 97 per cent marks.
Q. Are you preparing for class 12th boards as well? If so, then how are you managing studying for both, JEE and boards?
Yes, I do have Board exams this years, so I have prepared for the boards and JEE session 1 simultaneously. I have didicated fixed amount of time to both.
Q. What are the most important factors to ace the exam, according to you?
Hard work and time management are the keys to success. Regular study, in-depth understanding of concepts, consistent practice, and proper time management are essential for success in an exam like JEE Main.
Q. Have you been a part of any coaching institute?
Yes, I have been a regular classroom student at Allen Career Institute for the past two years.
Q. If you had to give credit for your success, then who or what would have helped you the most?
I attribute my success to the guidance of the Allen faculty, regular study, a disciplined routine, and consistent practice.
Q. What was your main strategy for the JEE exam?
Understanding difficult topics through repeated practice and discussions with teachers was a key part of my strategy. Regular revision, analysis of mock tests, and special attention to weak topics helped me continuously improve my performance.
Q. What is your favourite subject and why?
If I have to choose between Maths, Physics and Chemistry, it will be Physics. I find the subject very logical, so it is naturally more appealing to me.
Q. Most of the aspirants feel anxious when it comes to preparing for such a competitive exam. How did you deal with it?
I maintained a positive mindset and focused on my goals throughout his preparation. Consistency, patience, and confidence are crucial for success.
Q. What were your regular activities when feeling stressed?
I don't see the point in studying under stress. Hence, I used to go and play for about 30 minutes.
Q. What is your future aspiration after clearing JEE Main 2026?
My goal is to study engineering at a prestigious IIT. In the future, I want to contribute significantly to the country's development by making outstanding contributions in the technical field.
Get the actual JEE Main previous year question papers with detailed solutions here
| Exam Name | JEE Main 2026 |
|---|---|
Exam Date | January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28 and 29, 2026 |
Number of students who appeared for the exam | 13,04,653 Lakhs |
JEE Mains result date 2026 | February 16, 2026 |
Number of 100 percentilers in session 1 | 12 |
Highest Marks in JEE Main 2026 session 1 | 300 out of 300 |
| Exam Name | JEE Main 2026 |
|---|---|
Exam Date | April 2 to 8, 2026 |
Number of students who appeared for the exam | 11.23 Lakhs |
JEE Mains result date 2026 | April 20, 2026 |
Number of 100 percentilers in session 1 | 26 |
Highest Marks in JEE Main 2026 session 1 | 300 out of 300 |
| Candidate Name | State of Eligibility |
|---|---|
| AARUSH SINGHAL | CHANDIGARH |
| JONNALA ROSHAN MANIDEEP REDDY | ANDHRA PRADESH |
| SHREYAS MISHRA | DELHI (NCT) |
| MANTHA SHIVA KAMESH | TELANGANA |
| SIDDHARTH SHRIKANT ATHALEY | MAHARASHTRA |
| NARENDRABABU GARI MAHITH | ANDHRA PRADESH |
| THUNGA DURGA SUPRABHATH | ANDHRA PRADESH |
| ARNAV GANDHI | HARYANA |
| SHUBHAM KUMAR | BIHAR |
| ADITYA GUPTA | DELHI (NCT) |
| THAMMINA GIRISH | TAMIL NADU |
| KABEER CHHILLAR | RAJASTHAN |
| CHIRANJIB KAR | RAJASTHAN |
| BHAVESH PATRA | ODISHA |
| ANAY JAIN | HARYANA |
| ATHARVA PANJABI | DELHI (NCT) |
| ARNAV GAUTAM | RAJASTHAN |
| DORANALA BHAVITESH REDDY | TELANGANA |
| PASALA MOHITH | ANDHRA PRADESH |
| MADHAV VIRADIYA | MAHARASHTRA |
| PUROHIT NIMAY | GUJARAT |
| SAI RITHVIK REDDY VENKATREDDY VALLA | TELANGANA |
| VIVAN SHARAD MAHISWARI | TELANGANA |
| BIJJAM VENKATA CHANDRA SEKHAR REDDY | ANDHRA PRADESH |
| YASHWARDHAN | RAJASTHAN |
| RISHI PREMNATH | TELANGANA |
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Hello Devendra,
The National Testing Agency (NTA) primarily provides the official JEE Main syllabus, previous-year question papers, answer keys and mock tests rather than complete chapter-wise preparation notes. You can access these resources through the official JEE Main website.
Hello student!
JEE Main 2027 will be conducted in two sessions by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The January session is scheduled for January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027, while the April session will be held from April 2 to 7, 2027.
You can check the complete
Hello!
Check the below resources to access the JEE Main, NDA Physics Sample Papers:
https://engineering.careers360.com/download/ebooks/jee-mains-physics-sample-paper
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-2027-physics-sample-paper
https://competition.careers360.com/download/nda-sample-papers-previous-years
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Hello student!
Check the link below to find the JEE Main High Scoring Chapters and Topics:
https://engineering.careers360.com/download/ebooks/jee-main-highest-scoring-chapters-and-topics
You may also check the chapterwise weightage by clicking the link below:
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-chapter-wise-weightage
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Here are the links you asked for. I hope they serve your purpose.
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