JEE Main 2016 Second Topper Pratyush Maini
Surprised by his own performance in JEE Main 2016, Pratyush Maini of Gurgaon is feeling like being on top of the world right now. Currently in mood of celebration, Pratyush doesn’t want to think or talk about his future but like to enjoy the moment of happiness with his family and friends. Pratyush has also topped in class 12th of his school- DAV Public School, Gurgaon, where his mother Charu Maini teaches Chemistry.
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Seventeen years old Pratyush has scored 98.2 in class 12th, he says, “I am very lucky to have made my parents and teachers proud of me. I owe my success to them as they are the ones who stood by my side whenever I needed them.” Young boy Pratyush is now aiming to do Electrical Engineering from either IIT Bombay or IIT Delhi. In a chat with Shiksha.com, he talks about his study plan, expectations, struggle, and more.
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Q. Congratulations on your achievement. How are you feeling being the JEE Main 2016 topper with an AIR 2?
Thanks for your wishes. I have amazing feeling right now, I am extremely happy to make my parents and teachers proud. Can’t thank them enough for their support and guidance.
Q. Did you expect to be one of the toppers of the exam?
AIR 2 is something I never expected. Though I was hoping something in top 30, but getting second rank was a surprise for me and my family. I had really studied hard for this entrance exam and I am very happy to be at this position today.
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Q. How long have you been preparing for?
I started preparing for JEE Main 2016 and JEE Advanced 2016 two years back after joining FIITJEE Gurgaon. Since, my mother is a Chemistry teacher, she always helped me in studies. I used to clear my doubts whenever and wherever I can and I think, it helped me in getting a clear understanding of each subject.
Q. Can you share your class 12th Board marks, your score in JEE Main and your rank and score in JEE Advanced?
- Class 12th Board Marks – 98.2 in boards
- JEE Main 2016 marks – 320/360 (Subject wise break up: Physics- 105, Chemistry- 110, and Mathematics- 110)
- JEE Advanced 2016 Rank – AIR 217
- JEE Advanced 2016 score – 228/372
Q. You were ranked 217 in JEE Advanced and 2nd in JEE Main. How did your parents react to it?
They are extremely happy about it. I cannot express their feeling in words, but I know everybody is proud of me. Tomorrow we have a school reunion, where I will meet all my friends and we are all going to celebrate.
Q. Which institute are you vying for and which is the course you aim to pursue?
I am planning to take up Electrical Engineering at IIT Bombay or IIT Delhi.
Q. Have you taken any other exam/s besides JEE Main and Advanced?
I also appeared for BITSAT this year.
Q. Any tips for aspirants taking the exam next year?
I would like to say that students should focus on engineering knowledge and have a clarity of subjects they are studying. One should never hesitate in clarifying doubts or asking questions to their teachers as they are the people who can improve our knowledge.
Q. So, tell us something about your family?
My father Kapil Maini is working in Nokia and my mother Charu Maini is a Chemistry teacher at DAV Public School, Gurgoan. I have an elder sister Pragya Maini, who is an employee of KPMG Gurgoan.
Q. What are your plans for the future?
Right now I don’t know. It’s too early to say anything. I like to teach so there is a possibility that I might go in this profession but how and when, I can’t say that right now. I will be doing higher studies, but I am definitely not going to do MBA after B.Tech.
Q. Do you want to go for higher studies in this stream only – Electrical Engineering?
I can’t say that right now.
Q. Tell us about yourself and your hobbies?
I like to play Table Tennis and Lawn Tennis. I do like to watch movies also.
The JEE Main 2016 ranks got declared on the late evening of June 23, 2016 on the official website of CBSE. Deepanshu Jindal of Delhi has bagged the first position with AIR 1 in JEE Main 2016, while the third position is secured by Rajesh Bansal of Delhi. JOSAA 2016 seat allocation has also begun from today i.e. June 24.
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| Branch | General Category Closing Rank | OBC/SC/ST Closing Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science (CSE) | ~12,000–15,000 | Up to ~25,000–30,000 | Most competitive branch |
| Information Technology (IT) | ~15,000 | ~28,000–32,000 | Slightly easier than CSE |
| Electronics & Communication (ECE) | ~18,000–20,000 | ~35,000–40,000 | Balanced demand |
| Electrical Engineering | ~20,000–25,000 | ~40,000–50,000 | Moderate demand |
| Mechanical Engineering | ~25,000–30,000 | ~50,000–60,000 | Higher closing ranks |
| Civil Engineering | ~30,000–35,000 | ~60,000–70,000 | Lower demand |
| Other Core (Textile, Metallurgy, Bio-Tech) | ~35,000–40,000 | ~70,000–80,000 | Easier admission |
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With a JEE Main CRL rank of ~79,364 and an EWS category rank of ~11,884, you have a realistic chance of securing CSE in several mid-tier NITs, newer IIITs, and some GFTIs. Top NITs (Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal, Allahabad) are out of reach, but options like NIT Jalandhar, NIT Hamirpur, IIIT Kota, III
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Yes, the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 (April attempt) result has already been declared by NTA on April 20, 2026. You can download your scorecard from the official portal using your application number and password/date of birth.
Result Date: April 20, 2026 (Session 2).
Official Websites to Check:
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Answered 3 days ago
With 90 percentile in JEE Main (OBC-NCL, Female, Home State MP), your chances for B.Tech CSE are quite realistic in MBM Engineering College, Jodhpur (Rajasthan) and other state/NIT options. Let’s break it down:
MBM Engineering College (Jodhpur)
- Admission Route: Rajasthan REAP counseling (based on JEE
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| NIT | CSE Closing Rank Range | Chance at 98.15 Percentile (~Rank 18,000–22,000) |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Trichy | ~2,000–3,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Warangal | ~2,500–4,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Surathkal | ~3,000–5,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Calicut | ~3,500–5,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| MNIT Jaipur | ~4,000–7,000 | ❌ Not possible (but check Home State quota) |
| VNIT Nagpur | ~5,000–8,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Rourkela | ~4,500–7,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| MNNIT Allahabad | ~5,500–9,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Kurukshetra | ~7,000–12,000 | ⚠️ Borderline |
| NIT Jalandhar | ~9,000–15,000 | ✅ Possible |
| NIT Silchar | ~12,000–20,000 | ✅ Strong chance |
| NIT Agartala / Mizoram / Sikkim / Manipur / Srinagar | ~18,000–30,000 | ✅ Very strong chance |
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LPU JEE Main cutoff for BTech typically sits around 80 percentile for general category, based on recent trends for high-demand branches like CSE. This opens doors to innovative curriculum with strong industry ties, hands-on projects, and solid placement outcomes the highest packages crossing 50 LPA
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Students who are applying for BTech admissions at Jain University Bangalore must give the JEE Main exam and meet the required cutoff.
Candidates who have received their session 2 result can follow the steps below:
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Answered 5 days ago
With 93.95 percentile in JEE Main (EWS category), your rank is around 65,000–70,000, which gives you realistic chances in newer NITs, some IIITs, and state government colleges.
🎓 Government Colleges You Can Target
- Newer NITs: NIT Agartala, NIT Arunachal Pradesh, NIT Mizoram, NIT Nagaland, NIT Manipur
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With a JEE Main 2026 percentile of 81.40 and SC category rank of 2,91,970, admission to top NITs like Surathkal, Trichy, Warangal, Allahabad, Jaipur, Calicut is not possible. Their SC cutoffs for even lower branches usually close around 20,000–40,000 rank.
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With a 70 percentile in JEE Main (General category) and being from Andhra Pradesh (AP), here's a clear picture of your admission chances:
What 70 Percentile Means
- Approximate rank: 3,00,000 – 4,50,000.
- NITs/IIITs via JoSAA: Not possible, since even the lowest cutoffs for Civil/Mechanical in newer NITs
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