Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2020 results were announced on Monday and once again, Akarsh Jain from Indore became the city and state topper with AIR (All India Rank) 70. He was the city and state topper for both the attempts of JEE Main 2020, i.e. January and September.
He is second topper in IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Kanpur zone. Among females, Shreeya Moghe, a student from Ujjain, is the city and IIT Kanpur zone topper. She has 402 AIR.
She had also bagged first position in state in JEE Main both attempts this year.
A total number of 1,50,838 candidates appeared in both papers 1 and 2 in JEE (Advanced) 2020 this year. A total of 43,204 candidates qualified JEE (Advanced) 2020. Of the total qualified candidates, 6,707 are females.
JEE Advanced 2020 exam centres are divided into 7 zones - IIT Bombay Zone, IIT Delhi Zone, IIT Guwahati Zone, IIT Kanpur Zone, IIT Kharagpur Zone, IIT Madras Zone and IIT Roorkee Zone. IIT Kanpur zone covers Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
Three students IIT Kanpur zone made it to top 100. As shared in the official statement, 7 students in the zone made it top 200, 11 were in top 300, 16 in top 400 and 24 in top 500.
IIT Kanpur Zone top 5
Name AIR
Aditya Jain 24 (Jhansi, UP)
Akarsh Jain 70 (Indore, MP)
Rishi Jain 98
Tahir Yusuf Sandalwala 133 (Indore, MP)
Arpit Kumar Rai 155
Akarsh Jain AIR 70: city and state topper
Akarsh Jain, who has been studying at Allen career institute, Indore, make his mark in the country by bagging first position in state and second in IIT Kanpur zone.
Celebrating his success, Akarsh finally took a breath of relief after continuous studying for years. “Hard work is only key to success, and I would always suggest JEE aspirants to never depend on luck,” Akarsh said.
His preparation formulae is to focus on whatever teachers say and follow them blindly. “I focused on all subjects equally, and ensured that I stand at par in all the subjects,” Akarsh said.
His favourite subject is Physics, as it deals with principles of the physical world around.
“I am excited as my dream of studying in IIT Bombay will now soon come true, my second option is IIT Delhi, and third would be IIT Kanpur,” Akarsh said.
He is interested in programming and reads Python books in his leisure time. Coming from a joint family, he feels privileged and stronger. “There is more emotional support and everyone is always there to help, so being in a joint family is also an advantage,” Akarsh said.
He comes from a business family and will be first to become an engineer.
SUCCESS MANTRA: Focus on all subjects and work hard
Tahir Yusuf Sandalwala AIR 133: second in city
Tahir Yusuf Sandalwala, a student of Kalpvriksh institute, was born and brought up in Dubai. About 2.5 years back, he moved to Indore to prepare for JEE Advanced 2020 along with mother (Rashida Yusuf Sandalwala).
His father continued to stay in Dubai and work for earning their bread. “I am feeling very happy and content with my rank ad my 2.5 years hard work has finally paid off though my parents are a lot happier and more excited than me,” Tahir said.
His father (Yusuf Ali Sandalwala) owns a printing press in Dubai. His mother is a homemaker. “Both my parents have played very big roles in my success as my mother shifted to India with me to take care of my food requirements etc. and my father stayed over in Dubai and motivated me whenever I was feeling low,” Tahir said.
Talking about his role-model, Tahir said, “My father is my biggest role model as he persuaded me to see my true potential and chase big dreams and I believe that I would not be standing where I am without him.”
He suggests other JEE aspirants to work very hard with a focused mind for 1 or 2 years and don't ever let any other thoughts cross your mind while studying. “Take regular breaks to refresh yourself and stop not till the goal is reached,” Tahir added.
He suggested that aspirants must stay calm and focus on their goal by working towards it daily. He hopes to study in IIT Madras. He wants to become a successful engineer and bring a meaningful positive change to the world.
SUCCESS MANTRA: Keep calm, focus on your goal by making an effort everyday
He is second topper in IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Kanpur zone. Among females, Shreeya Moghe, a student from Ujjain, is the city and IIT Kanpur zone topper. She has 402 AIR.
She had also bagged first position in state in JEE Main both attempts this year.
A total number of 1,50,838 candidates appeared in both papers 1 and 2 in JEE (Advanced) 2020 this year. A total of 43,204 candidates qualified JEE (Advanced) 2020. Of the total qualified candidates, 6,707 are females.
JEE Advanced 2020 exam centres are divided into 7 zones - IIT Bombay Zone, IIT Delhi Zone, IIT Guwahati Zone, IIT Kanpur Zone, IIT Kharagpur Zone, IIT Madras Zone and IIT Roorkee Zone. IIT Kanpur zone covers Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
Three students IIT Kanpur zone made it to top 100. As shared in the official statement, 7 students in the zone made it top 200, 11 were in top 300, 16 in top 400 and 24 in top 500.
IIT Kanpur Zone top 5
Name AIR
Aditya Jain 24 (Jhansi, UP)
Akarsh Jain 70 (Indore, MP)
Rishi Jain 98
Tahir Yusuf Sandalwala 133 (Indore, MP)
Arpit Kumar Rai 155
Akarsh Jain AIR 70: city and state topper
Akarsh Jain, who has been studying at Allen career institute, Indore, make his mark in the country by bagging first position in state and second in IIT Kanpur zone.
Celebrating his success, Akarsh finally took a breath of relief after continuous studying for years. “Hard work is only key to success, and I would always suggest JEE aspirants to never depend on luck,” Akarsh said.
His preparation formulae is to focus on whatever teachers say and follow them blindly. “I focused on all subjects equally, and ensured that I stand at par in all the subjects,” Akarsh said.
His favourite subject is Physics, as it deals with principles of the physical world around.
“I am excited as my dream of studying in IIT Bombay will now soon come true, my second option is IIT Delhi, and third would be IIT Kanpur,” Akarsh said.
He is interested in programming and reads Python books in his leisure time. Coming from a joint family, he feels privileged and stronger. “There is more emotional support and everyone is always there to help, so being in a joint family is also an advantage,” Akarsh said.
He comes from a business family and will be first to become an engineer.
SUCCESS MANTRA: Focus on all subjects and work hard
Tahir Yusuf Sandalwala AIR 133: second in city
Tahir Yusuf Sandalwala, a student of Kalpvriksh institute, was born and brought up in Dubai. About 2.5 years back, he moved to Indore to prepare for JEE Advanced 2020 along with mother (Rashida Yusuf Sandalwala).
His father continued to stay in Dubai and work for earning their bread. “I am feeling very happy and content with my rank ad my 2.5 years hard work has finally paid off though my parents are a lot happier and more excited than me,” Tahir said.
His father (Yusuf Ali Sandalwala) owns a printing press in Dubai. His mother is a homemaker. “Both my parents have played very big roles in my success as my mother shifted to India with me to take care of my food requirements etc. and my father stayed over in Dubai and motivated me whenever I was feeling low,” Tahir said.
Talking about his role-model, Tahir said, “My father is my biggest role model as he persuaded me to see my true potential and chase big dreams and I believe that I would not be standing where I am without him.”
He suggests other JEE aspirants to work very hard with a focused mind for 1 or 2 years and don't ever let any other thoughts cross your mind while studying. “Take regular breaks to refresh yourself and stop not till the goal is reached,” Tahir added.
He suggested that aspirants must stay calm and focus on their goal by working towards it daily. He hopes to study in IIT Madras. He wants to become a successful engineer and bring a meaningful positive change to the world.
SUCCESS MANTRA: Keep calm, focus on your goal by making an effort everyday
Nikhil Manjrekar AIR 9 EWS & Gen 200
Nikhil Manjrekar is the third city topper with AIR 200 and AIR 9 in EWS (economically weaker section) category. His success is a motivation for all those students, who have faced a set-back.
“I was not expecting to become third city topper, but I knew I would clear the exam,” Nikhil said. He felt hopeful and motivated having achieved his target.
“I could not clear NTSE series 2 and some Olympiad exams, which demotivated me but I continued on, as winners never quit,” Nikhil said. He spent 8 to 9 hours studying and continued to work hard for the success.
“I am sure that hard work pays, maybe late at times,” Nikhil said. He received motivation and support from his parents (Archana and Manish).
“I want to study Computer Science from IIT Delhi and begin my journey as an engineer,” Nikhil said.
SUCCESS MANTRA: There is no substitute for hard work, and you cannot give up even if you fail
Nikhil Manjrekar is the third city topper with AIR 200 and AIR 9 in EWS (economically weaker section) category. His success is a motivation for all those students, who have faced a set-back.
“I was not expecting to become third city topper, but I knew I would clear the exam,” Nikhil said. He felt hopeful and motivated having achieved his target.
“I could not clear NTSE series 2 and some Olympiad exams, which demotivated me but I continued on, as winners never quit,” Nikhil said. He spent 8 to 9 hours studying and continued to work hard for the success.
“I am sure that hard work pays, maybe late at times,” Nikhil said. He received motivation and support from his parents (Archana and Manish).
“I want to study Computer Science from IIT Delhi and begin my journey as an engineer,” Nikhil said.
SUCCESS MANTRA: There is no substitute for hard work, and you cannot give up even if you fail