JEE Main 2019 Topper Interview: Parvik Dave emerges Gujarat state topper
Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026 ( JEE Main )
Exam On - 21 Jan '26 - 29 Jan '26
Image courtesy: TOI
Parvik Dave from Ahmedabad, Gujarat emerged as one of the JEE Main 2019 state toppers. Securing 340 out of 360 in the second session of the exam, Dave's percentile stood at 99.99. According to this topper, his score improved by 24 marks in the second session of JEE Main 2019 held from April 8 to 12. While Dave’s state rank in JEE Main 2019 is 1, his All India Rank in 60.
JEE Main April 2019 results were declared by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on April 29. JEE Main was held twice in 2019 - once in January and the second time in April.
According to Parvik, securing an All India Rank under 100 came as a surprise. He said, “I am very happy. After all, the results were beyond my expectations. I only wanted to get a good score, I never expected such a rank”.
Explore colleges based on JEE Main
Want better recommendations?
There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.
- Chat with our counselor
- Get your personalised list of colleges & exams matching your preferences
JEE Main Preparation Strategy
Parvik has been preparing for the exam for the last two years. His success mantra for JEE Main was his consistency. Talking about his preparation strategy he shared, “My preparation strategy was to regularly revise what I learnt and dedicated 10 to 12 hours daily”.
Best books for JEE Main
Listed below are the books Parvik referred to while preparing for JEE Main 2019:
| Subject |
Books |
|---|---|
| Chemistry |
NCERT |
| Physics |
Concepts of Physics by HC Verma |
| Maths |
Solved problems for Maths by S K Goyal |
Is coaching necessary to crack JEE Main?
Parvik shares that coaching isn’t crucial to crack JEE Main 2019. He commented, “I do not think coaching is quintessential, but it does help if you attend a coaching Institute. I joined Allen Career Institute for my preparations”.
Explore more B.Tech exams with upcoming dates
29 Oct '25 - 21 Jan '26
25 Jan '26
29 Jan '26
30 Jan '26
5 Jan '26 - 31 Jan '26
31 Jan '26
17 Jan '26 - 24 Jan '26
22 Jan '26 - 24 Jan '26
6 Jan '26 - 31 Jan '26
Even though Parvik aims to get into IIT Bombay to pursue Robotic engineering, he will also be appearing for other engineering entrances and Olympiads including GUJCET, BITSAT, KVPY etc for admissions to other institutes.
Parvik’s father works at Tata chemicals limited and mother runs a small business. The lad is fond of outdoor sports like badminton and basketball.
Also read:
- JEE Main cut off
- JEE Main 2019 Toppers and Rank List - 24 Students Secure 100 NTA Score
- IIIT Cut off for JEE Main 2019 – Know Previous Year Opening & Closing Ranks
News & Updates
Explore Other Exams
6 Apr '26 - 2 May '26 | JEE Advanced 2026 registration... |
Apr '26 | JEE Advanced 2026 practice tes... |
15 Dec '25 - 16 Mar '26 | BITSAT 2026 Application Form S... |
18 Mar '26 - 20 Mar '26 | BITSAT 2026 Form Correction Se... |
3 Nov '25 - 16 Apr '26 | SRMJEEE 2026 Registration (Pha... |
3 Nov '25 - 4 Jun '26 | SRMJEEE 2026 Registration (Pha... |
3 Feb '26 - 16 Mar '26 | COMEDK Application Form 2026 |
18 Feb '26 | COMEDK Mock Test Release Date ... |
Jan '26 | WBJEE 2026 application form |
Feb '26 | WBJEE 2026 application form co... |
24 Oct '25 - 31 Mar '26 | VITEEE 2026 application form |
Apr '26 | VITEEE 2026 Mock Test Release ... |
10 Jan '26 - 12 Feb '26 | MHT CET 2026 Application Form ... |
Apr '26 | MHT CET 2026 Admit Card |
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 19 hours ago
JEE Main application process will start with online registration through IIT Kanpur official website. Its process includes filling application form, uploading documents, and paying application fee through online payment modes.
J
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Yes, NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 admit card for the January 22 exam. Candidates can download the admit card from jeemain.nta.nic.in.
N
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 days ago
Yes, NTA has released the JEE Main session 1 admit card for Jauary 21, 22, 23 and 24 exams.
C
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 days ago
NTA has released JEE Main 2026 session 1 admit card for exams on January 21, 22, 23 and 24. For the January 28 and 29 exams, the admit card will be issued soon. Once released, candidates can check the admit card on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
V
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
No, JEE Main is not mandatory for Techno Bengal Institute of Technology admissions. Students can instead appear for the WBJEE exam. The institute considers both entrance tests. Students can visit the Techno Bengal Institute of Technology website for more details.
M
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
HNGU JEE Main cutoff 2024 was released for admission to the BArch course. According to the cutoff in the first and last round for the General AI category, the ranks were 32061. BArch course is the only course offered by this university at the bachelor's level via the JEE Main exam. Students who want
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
Greater Noida Institute of Technology, IPU accepts JEE Main scores for admission to BTech programme. Candidates applying for BTech (lateral entry) need to pass IPU CET for admission. The requirement of JEE Main depends on the course applied by the aspirant.
N
Guide-Level 15
Answered 6 days ago
Yes, you can get admission in School Of Food Technology JNTU, Kakinada without JEE Main scores. The college accepts students through Andhra Pradesh EAMCET scores followed by counselling mainly. Hence, JEE Main is not mandatory for admission.
M
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
No, Vedam School of Technology does not accept JEE Mains. The institute admits students solely on Vedam Scholastic Aptitude test (VSAT) scores. No other exams are accepted by the institute for admissions to its BTech programme.
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, you can join the UnitedWorld Institute Of Technology BTech course without JEE Main scores. The institute accepts both JEE Mains and GUJCET scores for admission to the BTech course. You however, must submit either of the ones.
B
Contributor-Level 10