JEE Main 2021 Topper Interview: Know how Hardik Garg Becomes State Topper from Uttarakhand
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National Testing Agency (NTA) declared JEE Main March 2021 result for Paper 1 (BE/BTech) on March 24. Shiksha.com got exclusive with Hardik Garg from Uttarakhand, a JEE Main 2021 State Topper who shared his future plans while giving some important message to future aspirants. He also spoke about his JEE Main 2021 success story with some important tips and tricks for JEE Main preparation. Read below to know how Hardik Garg became a state topper in JEE Main 2021 March examination.
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Q. How do you feel to be one of the top scorers of JEE Main 2021 March exam?
A. I am very happy about my JEE Main March 2021 result. I am now preparing with all my efforts for JEE Advanced 2021.
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Q. Was JEE Main March 2021 your first attempt?
A. No, this was my second attempt but I scored almost the same marks in both attempts. I was expecting this score after the answer keys released. I am satisfied with the scores.
Q. What is the name of your School?
A. I am from DPS Ranipur Haridwar.
Q. Since when did you start studying for JEE Main 2021 exam? How much time did you spend for JEE Main exam?
A. I started my focus preparation for the JEE Main 2021 exam from class 11 onwards. I spent almost 8 to 9 hours daily for JEE Main 2021 preparation.
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Q. Did you join any coaching institute? If yes, from which class?
A. Yes, I enrolled in Akash Institute for coaching classes after my class 10 board examination.
Q. What was your JEE Main preparation strategy? Which subject did you focus on more and why?
A. My first plan was to make sure to cover the school syllabus thoroughly because JEE Main requires your theoretical knowledge a lot. I studied all the NCERT books, especially for Chemistry. Skill and accuracy are equally important. I did practice a lot of JEE Main 2021 mock tests provided by the institute which helped me in maintaining speed and accuracy. However, my main focus was NCERT.
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Q: Which books did you refer to while preparing for JEE Main 2021 exam?
A. I would suggest the following books:
Follow NCERT class XI and XII books for each subject preparation. however, students should refer to the following books:
- Physics – HC Verma
- Mathematics – Ghanshyam Tiwari
- Chemistry – NCERT
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Q. What is your future plan?
A. I am preparing to appear in JEE Advanced 2021 and my future plan is to pursue Electrical Engineering from IIT Delhi.
Q. What will be your message to future JEE aspirants?
A. All the candidates who are appearing for JEE Main must make sure to be regular and consistent during their preparation. It requires continuous effort for the entire period. Students should take guidance from their teachers and mentors for any help related to the preparation.
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