Purohit Nimay 2026 JEE Main Topper Interview: Purohit Nimay is one of the candidates who scored 100 percentile in JEE Main 2026. The NTA has released the JEE Main toppers list 2026 along with the results, on April 20. According to the JEE Main 2026 toppers list, Purohit Nimay has secured a perfect NTA score of 300/300 in whole state of Gujarat. Careers360 has released an exclusive interview session with the JEE topper so that other aspirants have more insight into his exam preparation tips and tricks. Purohit Nimay says that he has regularly practised questions and taken mock tests for the JEE Main 2026 exam. He has always focused on the process, never on the result. Find below the exclusive interview with the JEE Main 2026 topper.
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Q1. Hello Nimay, congratulations on making it to the JEE Main 2026 toppers lists
Thank you so much. I am really proud and happy to secure a full 100 percentile in the JEE Main 2026 exam.
Q2. How do you feel about your JEE Main result?
This is a moment of great joy and pride for me. When I saw my results, I couldn't believe I had scored 100 percentile. This is the result of my hard work, consistent practice, and proper guidance.
Q3. Can you tell us about your family and your home?
My home is in Rajkot, Gujarat. I live with my family. My father’s name is Dr. Harshal B. Purohit, and my mother's name is Dr Darshana Purohit. Both my parents are physiotherapists by profession. They have been so supportive and helpful during my preparation for JEE Main.
Q4. How was your Class 10 result?
In Class 10, I have secured 96.6 per cent marks.
Q5. Can you tell us how you prepared for the JEE Main exam?
During my JEE Main preparation, I have always focused on the process, never on the result. This helped me remain stress-free even during my JEE Main exam. The biggest reason for my success has been regular study and concept clarity. I always strive to understand each topic in depth, not just memorise it. I spent approximately 6 to 8 hours daily on self-study. I revised everything taught in class that day. Additionally, regularly practising questions and taking mock tests were crucial to my preparation. I analysed my mistakes after each test and focused on improving them.
Q6. What was your exam strategy while appearing for the JEE Main exam?
I started my paper with Mathemathics beacause it is my favourite subject and I have a strong hold on the subject. Next i move on to Chemistry and then Physics. After attempting the paper once, I made sure to recheck it to avoid any errors.
Q7. Did you take any coaching classes for JEE?
Yes, I have been a regular classroom student at Allen Career Institute at Rajkot for the past four years. Furthermore, the guidance of Allen's faculty, study materials, and test series strengthened my preparation. The level of the study materials and test series was also in line with JEE standards, which strengthened my preparation. This success has significantly boosted my confidence, and now my goal is to excel in JEE Advanced as well.
Q8. Any advice for the future JEE Main aspirants?
For future JEE Main aspirants i want to say that they should attend classes regularly and follow the guidance given by mentors a dteh faculties. If one consistently follows this advice, they will definitely achieve their goal.
The National Testing Agency has released the JEE Main toppers 2026 session 2 on the official website. There is a list of candidates who scored 100 percentile in JEE Main 2026. Below is the list of JEE Main toppers 2026:
| 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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JEE Main toppers are students who has manage to secure 100 percentile in the JEE Main session 1 exam. NTA has released the JEE participants' names who have secured 100 to 89 percentile along with the JEE Main session 1 result. There are a total of 12 students who have a full 100 percentile NTA score. Among the 12 toppers, 3 are from Rajasthan, 2 from Andhra Pradesh, and the rest from other states each. Candidates can check the topper’s name, their application numbers, and their State of passing/appearing Class 12.
| Application Number | Name of Candidates | State of Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
260310038881 | DELHI (NCT) | |
260310088709 | Narendrababu Garimahith | ANDHRA PRADESH |
260310164042 | BIHAR | |
260310215465 | RAJASTHAN | |
260310220953 | RAJASTHAN | |
260310228381 | Bhavesh Patra | ODISHA |
260310231839 | Anay Jain | HARYANA |
260310241955 | RAJASTHAN | |
260310432915 | Pasala Mohith | ANDHRA PRADESH |
260310434363 | Madhav Viradiya | MAHARASHTRA |
260310635369 | Purohit Nimay | GUJARAT |
260310757063 | Vivan Sharad Maheswari | TELANGANA |
NTA has released the JEE Main session 1 result on Jan 16. Candidates can check the overview of the result.
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 |
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