JEE Mains 2025 Session 1 Topper Saksham Jindal Interview: Success Story and Strategy

Saksham Jindal has received a 100 percentile mark in the JEE Main 2025 Session 1 exam. He started preparing for the JEE Mains 2025 exam from class 10th onwards. Saksham is now one of the 14 JEE Main session 1 toppers having secured a perfect score of 300/300. His daily schedule included around 14-15 hours of study every day. Saksham’s inspiration is none other than the fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, whom he admires for his dedication and focus.

Saksham's interest in mathematics made him decide to pursue non-medical subjects. Further, he is excited about studying coding ahead. He advocates for practising multiple JEE Main sample papers and mock tests while preparing for the JEE Mains. For recreation, Saksham would play cricket with his friends and engage in conversations with his sister and parents regularly. Read the article to know how Saksham’s day went while preparing for the national-level JEE Mains exam. Read on to find JEE Main toppers tips and other insights.

Careers360: Congratulations on your performance in the JEE Main January 2025 exam! What was your reaction upon knowing your score?

Saksham: I was really very happy and couldn't really believe that it happened.

Careers360: Tell us something about yourself. Which board have you studied under? Which school have you studied in?

Saksham: I am studying in the CBSE board. I was in Om Prakash Jindal Modern School, Hisar till class 10th.

Careers360: Why do you want to study engineering? When did you decide to study engineering? Which branch would you be interested in? Any reason?

Saksham: Mathematics used to be my favourite subject so when I was in class 9th I decided to choose the field of non-medical. I am really interested in the branch of coding and decoding.

Careers360: When did you start your JEE Main preparation? Tell us something about your preparation strategy and daily routine for JEE Main.

Saksham: I started my studies for JEE Mains from class 10th. I used to follow the schedule provided by the ALLEN faculty and tried to follow it as strictly as I could. My daily routine involved 7 hours of sleep, 1 hour of walking, 1 hour for dinner and the rest were used for studying.

Careers360: Did you face any difficulties since the examination was conducted completely in computer-based mode?

Saksham: No because ALLEN always conducted Computer-based examinations (CBTs).

Careers360: 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?

Saksham: My main concentration was mostly on JEE Main but for JEE Mains also I was reading the NCERTs, which is useful for both JEE Mains and board examinations.

Careers360: Did you take coaching for JEE Main and if yes from where? What are the benefits of coaching according to you?

Saksham: Yes, I took coaching from ALLEN Career Institute Hisar in class 10th and from ALLEN Career Institute Kota in class 11th and 12th. It was indeed very helpful. The most significant benefit is given by the perfect strategy they provide based on their previous experiences.

Careers360: Mock tests and sample papers – how extensively did you practise with the help of these? Do you think practising from the previous year’s papers helps and how?

Saksham: Yes, definitely previous sample papers and mock tests help a lot. During the last 15 days before JEE Mains, I spent the whole day doing PYQs.

Careers360: 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?

Saksham: My answer for this is to focus only on the NCERT books as they are helpful for both JEE and class 12th.

Careers360: 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?

Saksham: Mathematics and Physics were on the easier side as compared to Chemistry. Time management is usually the most difficult and important part.

Careers360: What do you think are the key factors behind your stupendous success in JEE Main?

Saksham: Hard work and Focus

Careers360: Will you be appearing for the April session of JEE Main 2025 too?

Saksham: Yes because it will help me improve more.

Careers360: How did you de-stress yourself during the preparation? What are your hobbies? How often could you pursue them?

Saksham: I used to have regular talks with my family members, especially my sister and parents while walking after dinner. I love to play cricket and I played it every Sunday with my friends.

Careers360: Who is your ideal or biggest inspiration in life and why?

Saksham: I consider Jasprit Bumrah as my inspiration because of the dedication he shows towards cricket and with the focus he plays. His approach towards his passion inspires me a lot.

Careers360: 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?

Saksham: Keep doing hard work!! Also, develop a habit of handling those 3 hours of the examination.