Sarvesh Mehtani bagged JEE Advanced AIR 1 in 2017. Check his journey below.
From JEE Advanced Topper to Quantitative Trader: The Inspiring Journey of Sarvesh Mehtani
Sarvesh Mehtani, who topped the JEE Advanced exam in 2017, decided to become an engineer in class seven. Currently, he has a successful career as a Quantitative Trader. The story of Sarves is inspiring for all those candidates who want to branch out of the traditional engineering roles. After JEE Advanced, Sarvesh earned a BTech Computer Science and Engineering degree from IIT Bombay. Sarvesh and his journey are proof of how an engineering degree from IIT can open up doors to many other career opportunities.
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How Did Sarvesh Mehtani Become JEE Advanced Topper?
In a 2017 interview with Shiksha.com, Sarvesh said he started his JEE preparation two to three years before the exam. He joined coaching, and he dedicated five to six hours of study per day. Gradually, he increased this duration to 10 to 12 hours per day which included extensive revision.
In 2017, Sarvesh scored an impressive 325 out of 360 in the JEE Main exam and an All India Rank (AIR) of 55. He also appeared for the BITSAT exam, where he scored 430 out of 486.
Also Read: How to Prepare for JEE Advanced After JEE Mains
How to deal with weak areas?
Sarvesh recommended help from teachers and revision.
Is Coaching Important for JEE Preparations?
Sarvesh believes that for a exam like JEE Advanced, help is a must. However, he also pointed out the fact that there are candidates who do well in the exam without coaching.
How are the JEE mock tests, sample papers & previous years' question papers helpful?
Sarvesh said he solved many JEE previous year question papers & mock tests, which helped him a lot by providing insights into the pattern, topic weightage, etc.
Recommended Books for JEE Preparation
According to Sarvesh
- For physical chemistry books by N. Awasthi.
- When it comes to organic chemistry, he pointed out the works of Himanshu Pandey as particularly helpful.
- For inorganic chemistry, he recommended the books authored by K. Kumar.
- Additionally, for mathematics, he thought a series of books by Vinay Kumar would be very useful.
Also Read: Difference Between JEE Main and JEE Advanced Syllabus: Comparison and Analysis
His Tips for JEE Aspirants
Work hard and do what you like. Don’t do anything that you don’t feel like doing. Follow your teachers blindly as they are your real guides. They will help you in achieving your success. Be organized in whatever you do.
Commonly asked questions
Preparation for JEE Advanced begins by knowing exam syllabus. Every student must follow syllabus. Once preparation is done then start solving previous year questions for self-assessment. This will give an overview of your preparation.
You can prepare for all entrance tests at same time. It is a tough task but not impossible. For this a proper strategy is required. Here are some important tips.
- Compare the syllabus: All engineering entrance exams have almost the same syllabus. There might be some additional topics in some exams. The aspirant must study the syllabus for all exams and find out the topics that are extra, and prepare those separately. Almost 90% of the topics will be common for all entrance exams, and hence, syllabus completion for one exam will lead to completion of the syllabus for all the exams.
- Prepare for JEE Mains and incorporate the preparation for all other exams: Apart from JEE Advanced, all the exams are pretty straightforward for a well-prepared candidate. JEE Advanced require a higher level of preparation as the questions are multi-conceptual. However, the state-level entrance exams, and exams like BITSAT, VITEEE, etc., have direct questions. Most of the questions in JEE Mains are also direct and require the application of basic concepts. Hence, the candidates must prepare for one exam, like JEE Mains, that will cover their preparation for all other exams.
- JEE Advanced needs extra effort: For JEE Advanced candidates must focus on time management and building exam day temperament. Learn how to apply multiple concepts to a question.
The bottom line is to prepare for JEE Mains to cover the preparation for all other CETs and exams like BITSAT and VITEEE. For JEE Advanced, work on sharpening your skills of time management, stress handling, multiple concept application, speed and accuracy.
Aspirants must keep in mind that exam difficulty level cannot be determined by organising IIT. JEE Advanced paper is not made by one single IIT; but it is prepared by experts from multiple institutes. Difficulty level of exam is independent of the IIT conducting exam.
Cracking JEE Mains and JEE Advanced is not possible in few days or months, it requires continuous efforts through two long years. If a student is focused and doing the studies regularly, revising the concept on daily basis and solving questions on each topic will definitely going to get success in first attempt.
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What Is Quantitative Trading?
Quantitative trading is a method of buying and selling investments based on careful math and statistics. They use careful and high-level calculations to understand the market movements.
Do quantitative traders earn a significant amount of money?
Yes they do, as they are highly sought among the high level traders. Wallstreet for example have a good demand for quantitative traders.
How do I become a Quantitative trader?
To become a quantitative trader, an interest in numbers is a must, and you should have strong maths skills. To pursue this career you should get a bachelor's degree in math or computer science and further do a master's in financial engineering or quantitative financial modelling, or even an MBA.
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| B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 8469 |
| B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering | 3743 |
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