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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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 9 hours ago
Sorry, but even under the SC category, securing a seat in an NIT with a JEE Main CRL rank of 632000 is not possible.
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Answered 10 hours ago
The rank needed for admission to the BTech course would depend on the course, round and branch you are applying for. For the General HS category, the Round 2 cutoff was 770798 for the BTech CSE course. So, this category students need a rank of at least 770798 to be considered eligible for admission.
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Yes, several colleges convert a good JEE Main percentile directly into a fee waiver. Graphic Era's GECET-linked scholarships and UPES's merit scholarships can cut your fees by up to 50%. This makes originally expensive private colleges much more affordable for high scorers, so it's worth applying ev
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Answered 2 days ago
No, JEE Main is not required to get admission in BTech at Rajalakshmi Engineering College. Admissions under the government quota rely primarily on Class 12 marks through TNEA counseling. However, JEE Main scores may be considered for admission.
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Answered 2 days ago
Yes, most Coimbatore colleges, including PSG Tech, Karunya, and Kumaraguru, primarily admit students through TNEA counselling, which is based on Class 12 merit rather than JEE Main. JEE Main is mainly relevant if you're targeting government institutes like NITs. So a strong Class 12 score alone can
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No, I don't think you can get into B.Tech EEE at Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College, Ghaziabad with JEE Main rank of 5,30,000 as General, non-UP domicile candidate. Typically, closing rank for EEE close much earlier around 3,00,00.
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Absolutely. Unlike government colleges with very tight cutoffs, most private engineering colleges in UP admit students across a wide score range, and several also accept students without a JEE Main score at all. Your branch choice and college reputation still matter, but private colleges generally o
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Answered 3 days ago
No, JEE Main is not mandatory for BTech admission to SVSU Meerut. While JEE Main scores are accepted for BTech application, students can qualify directly through the university's SNET examination or Class 12 merit.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 6 days ago
No, JEE Main has not been mentioned as an accepted entrance exam for BTech at GLA University.
Candidates who want to apply for BTech at this institute must appear in their own entrance exam called GLAET.
Admissions are based solely on scores obtained in this exam along with performance in PI rounds.
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Answered 6 days ago
Yes, along with the CUET UG score, DIT Dehradun also select students based on JEE Main and on the merit of Class 12. On-campus admission counselling is conducted by the university, for which 25% of seats are reserved for Uttarakhand candidates who have scored 95% or above in Class 12. Direct admissi
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Can I get a seat in an NIT with a JEE Main CRL rank of 632000 under the SC category?