JEE Main 2020 Topper: Know how Rongala Arun Siddardha scored 100 percentile
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Shiksha spoke to Arun from Telangana, a JEE Main 2020 January Topper with 100 percentile. Read below to know his success story and preparation strategy for JEE Main 2020 .
Getting a perfect 100 is everyone's dream but if you get it in an entrance exam like JEE Main, it certainly gives the confidence taht brings you one step closer to your dreams. The feeling of getting 100 percentile is beyond one's explanations. As per the official notification released by the NTA, there are a total of nine toppers in JEE Main 2020 January session.
In this article, Shiksha brings to you the suggestions from Telangana topper of JEE Main 2020, Rongala Arun Siddardha who scored 100 percentile in JEE Main 2020. This was his first attempt to the exam. In this interview, he shared the plans ahead for JEE advanced, further studies and life goals.
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Reaction after JEE Main Result
Arun told us that the JEE Main 2020 result was unexpected for him. He is preparing for JEE Main exam since 8th standard and the result made him happy.
Preparation strategy for JEE Main
Arun started studying for the JEE Main 2020 exam from 8th standard onwards. He spent almost 13-14 hours for JEE Main 2020 preparation. He studied through study material provided by the coaching institute. The coaching made sure that he has clear concepts in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Next step after clearing JEE Main
Currently he is on a break for 10-15 days but he will start preparing for the his +2 boards along with the JEE Advanced 2020.
Life Goals after JEE Advanced
Arun's foremost goal is to take admission in IIT Bombay and pursue undergarduate engineering degrre in Computer Science. He has always been intrested in Information Technology (IT) and wants to become the CEO of a leading IT company such as Google or Microsoft.
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JEE Main 2020 Topper Interviews
Know the preparation strategy of JEE Main 2020 toppers who scored 100 percentile in the exam below:
| JEE Main 2020 Toppers |
JEE Main 2020 Percentiles and preparation Strategy |
|---|---|
| Chagari Koushal Kumar Reddy |
JEE Main 2020 NTA Score: 100 PercentilePrep Strategy: Clear your basics in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics by following NCERT along with other books for solving higher-level problems.Click here to read the full interview |
| Landa Jitendra |
JEE Main 2020 NTA Score: 100 PercentilePrep Strategy: I referred to the study material provided by the coaching and the NCERT books. The school and coaching helped me to manage well between board exams and JEE Main 2020 preparations.Click here to read the full interview |
| Divyanshu Agarwal |
JEE Main 2020 NTA Score: 100 PercentilePrep Strategy: 8-9 hours of self-study in a day helped him in scoring the highest marksClick here to read the full interview |
| Nishant Agarwal |
JEE Main 2020 NTA Score: 100 PercentilePrep Strategy: I am preparing from the beginning to get very good score in JEE Main. My mentors helped me in clearing all the doubts and motivated me to do well in the exam.Click here to read the full interview |
| Kunwar Preet Singh |
JEE Main 2020 NTA Score: 99.9972380 PercentilePrep Strategy: Regular studies and revision will help you score well in JEE Main. Appearing in computer-based mock tests will also help you to perform well in the exam.Click here to read the full interview |
| Akhil Jain |
JEE Main 2020 NTA Score: 100 PercentilePrep Strategy: Studying through NCERT books. He also added that JEE Main preparation demands more in-depth reading and analysis.Click here to read the full interview |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 5 days ago
YES. Galgotias University accepts JEE Main and CUET scores for B.Tech admissions and gives preference to candidates with these scores in the merit list. Students also need to meet the required Class 12 eligibility criteria for their chosen B.Tech program.
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Answered 2 days ago
Usually the Cutoffs differ across B.Tech programmes and counselling rounds. However, The Guru Nanak Dev University JEE Main Cutoff 2025 the closing rank of 145410 for round 1 remained the same across the listed B.Tech programmes under the General Home State category, with no variation in closing ran
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Answered 2 days ago
For Guru Nanak Dev University JEE Main Cutoff 2025, the listed B.Tech programmes for round 1 had the same closing rank of 145410 under the General Home State category.
The cutoff data displayed above has been sourced from third-party channels. While we strive to ensure accuracy, cutoffs are subject t
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The JEE Main 2025 cutoff closing rank for round 1 at GEU Dehradun for all the listed B.Tech branches was 145410.
The cutoff data displayed above has been sourced from third-party channels. While we strive to ensure accuracy, cutoffs are subject to change and may vary based on category, round, and adm
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GEU Dehradun 2025 cutoff for Round 1 has been released for General Home State category with a closing rank for B.Tech Cse at 145410.
Candidates seeking admission to the B.Tech Cse programme must secure a rank of 145410 or better to be considered for admission.
The cutoff data displayed above has been
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Answered 4 days ago
Sorry, but the college does not accept JEE Mains score for admission to BE ECE program at Loyola-ICAM College of Engineering and Technology.
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Answered 6 days ago
There is no fixed JEE Main cutoff rank published by Galgotias University. JEE Main scorers get preference in the merit list, but admission is also possible based on the university's eligibility criteria. For B.Tech CSE, GU currently lists 60% in the relevant Class 12 subjects. So, you don't need a s
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Answered 6 days ago
Yes, exceptional performance in national exams is well rewarded here. General category candidates who score between an 85 and 89.99 percentile in JEE Main 2026 receive a 15% tuition fee waiver. Those achieving a percentile above 90 receive a 25% scholarship to support their education within BTech fa
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Answered 6 days ago
Yes, a valid JEE Main score plays a major role in seat allocation. JECRC University gives higher preference to applicants who have performed well in this national entrance test. Engineering aspirants with competitive percentiles are prioritised during counseling.
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Answered 6 days ago
No, JEE Main is not strictly mandatory for architecture admission in Mumbai. Admissions to B.Arch programs in Mumbai colleges typically accept either JEE Main Paper 2 or NATA conducted by the Council of Architecture.
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