JEE Main 2021 Topper Interview: Anmol Arichwal AIR-9 says study every day & work on weaknesses
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Know the success story of Anmol Archiwal who secured 100 percentile in JEE Main 2021 final attempt.
JEE Main 2021 final result has been announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on its official website. Along with the result, the authority had also declared the list of JEE Main 2021 Toppers of the May session. In this session, 44 students have secured 100 percentile. Anmol makes his mark by scoring a 100 percentile and bags All India Rank (AIR) 9 in the final JEE Main 2021 result. His disciplinary studying routine and well-planned strategy help him crack this exam. He is not chasing after any IIT instead he is willing to join IISC Bangalore and pursue a career in Mathematics. Read below his simple tips to score better marks in JEE Main examination.
Q. How are you feeling to be one of the top scorers of JEE Main 2021 May exam? Was the JEE Main 2021 May Session your first attempt?
A. To be honest I am at the top of the world to be one of the top scorers in JEE Main exam. I had not expected this. However, I had really worked for this final session of the exam. Hence, I was sure that I would score well. Since I had given the exam earlier as well, I was well-prepared this time around.
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Q. Since when did you start studying for the JEE Main 2021 exam? How much time did you spend on the JEE Main exam?
A. When I had decided to sit for the JEE, I knew that I would have to start preparing for it. I was in Class XI when I joined a coaching institute. I studied 12-14 hours for the exam due to finish everything on time.
Q. Did you join any coaching institute? If yes, from which class?
A. In order to clear this very tough exam, I knew I would have to join a coaching institute. Therefore, I joined Aakash Institute in Bhiwandi, Haryana when I was in Class XI.
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Q. What was your JEE Main preparation strategy? Which subject did you focus on more and why?
A. I had planned my studies in a systematic way. Each year lakhs of students sit for this exam. So, one’s preparation has to be solid in order to ace this. I used to study for over 12 hours a day. Yes, it was not easy but this exam is also not easy. I worked on my weakness as well. Earlier, I had not studied from NCERT, this time I consulted them. My weak spot was Physics, so I concentrated on it. I also spent extra time studying Biology.
Q: Which books did you refer to while preparing for the JEE Main 2021 exam?
A.After I decided to take the exam, I looked for books that would help. There were NCERT books as well as study material that was given by my coaching institute.
Q. What is your future plan?
A. I know it might sound strange that after clearing this exam I would want to pursue higher studies in Mathematics. I want to pursue a BSc in Mathematics from IISC Bangalore.
Q. What will be your message to future JEE aspirants?
A. The key to clearing this exam is simple: Study well, concentrate on NCERT books and study every day for 12-14 hours. On the exam day, relax, have a good sleep the night before the exam.
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The expected cutoff for JEE Main 2026 category wise are:
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SC | 61.3526948 |
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