Shubham Kumar is the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 topper with a 100 percentile. He is one of the only 12 candiates to get 100th percentile in JEE Mains 2026 session 1 exam. Shubham is a hardworking student whose daily routine includes 6 to 8 hours of study. He believes that following his teachers' guidance led to success. Apart from that, his family's support has made it possible for him to achieve this feat. The JEE Main 2026 Topper got 295 out of 300. Candidates can check this page to learn the tips and tricks that have helped him breeze through JEE Main 2026.
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Q. Well done, Mr Shubam Kumar! How was your performance in JEE Main 2026 Session 1?
Thank you! It was really good. I scored 295 out of 300 and have achieved a 100 percentile.
Q. How did you accomplish such a good score in JEE?
I credit my success to the guidance of my faculty and the support of my family, apart from regular practice.
Q. Would you like to share about your family?
Yeah sure. My family is from Gaya, Bihar. My father, Shivkumar, is a businessman, and my mother, Kanchan Devi, is a homemaker.
Q. How did your family support you in this endeavour?
They always had my back. I always went to my father for practical guidance. Especially whenever I got low scores in the practice tests. My mother has been my emotional backbone throughout the journey.
Q. Can you please tell us about your percentage in class 10th?
Yes, I cleared my 10th grade with a 98.5 per cent.
Q. Wow! That's a good score in class 10th. So, Shubham, did you join any coaching for JEE after that?
Yeah! I have been a regular classroom student at Allen Career Institute, Kota. I joined the classes two years ago.
Q. What do you think is the most important factor when it comes to preparation?
It is crucial that one is disciplined. It is important to practice regularly and follow the suggestions provided by the teachers diligently.
Q. Since you have been a part of Allen since the past two year, how did it help you?
Allen's faculty explained every topic from the basics, which strengthened my concepts. I always listened carefully to them and studied according to their instructions.
Q. Tell us about your daily routine. How many hours did you spend on your studies per day?
I spent approximately 6 to 8 hours daily on self-study. I revised the topics taught in class the same day and practiced questions regularly. I especially focused on my weak topics.
Q. Preparing for JEE Main must have been stressful. How did you cope with it?
While there was pressure at times, I turned it into motivation. I remained focused on my goal and maintained my confidence.
Q. What do you want to do next after clearing JEE Main?
In the future, I aspire to pursue B.Tech in the CS branch at IIT Bombay. Therefore, I am currently focused solely on the JEE Advanced."
Check this table for the list of top 12 candidates who secured 100 percentile in JEE Main session 1 exam. Also, check the JEE Main 2026 topper interview for some of the achievers below.
Name of Candidate | State Eligibility (State of 12th Class) |
Rajasthan | |
Pasala Mohith | Andhra Pradesh |
Rajasthan | |
Shubham Kumar | Bihar |
Gujarat | |
Rajasthan | |
Narendrababu Gari Mahith | Andhra Pradesh |
Delhi (Nct) | |
Odisha | |
Haryana | |
Madhav Viraditya | Maharashtra |
Vivan Sharad Mahiswari | Telangana |
The JEE Main 2026 exam was held on January 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 for paper 1 and paper 1 was held on January 29. Currently, NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 results for paper 1. Out of 13,04,653 candidates who appeared for the exam, only 12 have achieved a 100 percentile.
Exam Name | Joint Entrance Examination (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 |
Official website for JEE Main result 2026 | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
Number of 100 percentilers in session 1 | 12 |
On Question asked by student community
You can check the JEE Mains previous year question paper in Hindi medium from here - https://engineering.careers360.com/hi/articles/jee-main-question-paper
Hi Fahim,
If you are facing issues downloading, please use this direct Careers360 link for JEE Mains Chapter-wise PYQ eBooks:
Hi Narendra,
Please download the Hindi medium JEE Mains question paper with solution from the link given below:
https://engineering.careers360.com/hi/articles/jee-main-question-paper-hindi-medium
Hi Manish Saraswat,
Yes, you can get NIT seat with 84.89 percentile in JEE Mains. Your's JEE Main rank is expected to be 2 lakh 22 thousand plus. See the list of NITs from the link below in which you may get an NIT seat.
Link 1: https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-marks-vs-rank
Hi,
High - weightage chapters in JEE Mains are based on past paper analysis, not official NTA rules. Some topics come up more often, so students use them for smart revision. You can refer to this link for details:
JEE Main Chapter-wise Weightage 2026: Important Topics & Marks Distribution
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