Shubham Kumar from Bihar topped the JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam has been named as one of the students to secure 100 percentile in JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam. As a JEE Main topper 2026, Shubham went on to share his personal experience, his preparation strategy and how did he cope up with pre-exam anxiety and nervous. Currently, Shubham is preparing for JEE Advanced 2026. Read the full interview to know more about JEE Main 2026 Session 1 topper Shubham Kumar.
Stay honest in your efforts and focused in your mind - Shubham Kumar
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Topper Interview Shubham Kumar: NTA declared the JEE Main result 2026 for the session 1 on February 6, 2026. Along with the JEE Main result 2026 declaration, the exam body also released the JEE Main toppers 2026 for Session 1 exam. From the 13,04,653 candidates who appeared for JEE Main 2026 exam for Paper 1 (BE/BTech), 12 students emerged as JEE Mains toppers with 100 Percentile by scoring 300 out of 300. Shubham Kumar scored the perfect NTA score and made it to the top of the list of the JEE Main 2026 toppers.
JEE Main 2026 LIVE Updates: JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Toppers LIVE
Shubahm Kumar studied from Allen Kota and shared his insights during the interview with BM Sir from Allen. Read to know more about preparation journey and advice from JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Topper Shubham Kumar.
Q1. Shubham, how did you feel before, during, and after the test?
Shubham: Before the test, I used to feel a little nervous. But since I had already taken many exams, I was used to the environment. While giving actual JEE Main exam, I didn’t feel unusual pressure. During the test, if a question got stuck, I didn’t panic.
After test, I usually took a short break because exams are mentally exhausting. Later, I checked my result to see whether my performance matched my expectations. Then I analyzed the paper and got back to studying.
LIVE: JEE Main 2026 Result OUT Live Updates
Q2. What should students do if they get stuck on a difficult question?
Shubham: If a question didn’t click immediately, I would note down its key points on rough paper and skip. This helped me maintain composure and focus on the rest of the paper. If time remained at the end, those notes helped me rethink the question and sometimes solve it.
Q3. How did you begin preparing for JEE Advanced after JEE Main?
Shubham: After JEE Main, I took a two-day break. I spent time playing and relaxing to refresh my mind. Then I resumed preparation for JEE Advanced. I started taking mock tests, analyzing them carefully, identifying mistakes, revising weak areas, and asking teachers whenever I had doubts.
Q4. How are you managing board exams along with JEE Advanced preparation?
Shubham: I try to complete the targets given by my teachers on time. The effort I have put in so far needs to be increased further for Advanced. Mock tests help me judge my preparation level, and for boards I revise from study booklets and notes.
Also Read: JEE Main 2026 Marks vs Percentile
Q5. What advice would you like to give to other aspirants?
Shubham: The most important thing is to learn from your mistakes and keep improving continuously. Maintain your biological clock according to the exam timing so that your mind stays active at that hour. Stay consistent and keep studying seriously until the final day.
Q6. Any motivational message for students?
Shubham: Keep your determination strong. Stay honest in your efforts and focused in your mind. If your dreams are genuine and your hard work is sincere, success will definitely come. Remember the story isn’t over yet. Keep going till the end.
JEE Main 2026 Toppers Session 1
NTA announced the list of top 12 students who secured 100 Percentile. The JEE Main AIR 1 is not declared yet, and will be available along with session 2 result in April. Check here the names of JEE Main toppers 2026 for Session 1 exam along with interview.
| Topper Name |
Interview Link |
|---|---|
| Pasala Mohith |
|
| Arnav Gautam |
|
| Purohit Nimay |
|
| Bhavesh Patra |
|
| Narendrababu Gari Mahith |
Available Soon |
| Kabeer Chhillar |
|
| Chiranjib Kar |
Available Soon |
| Anay Jain |
Available Soon |
| Madhav Viradiya |
Available Soon |
| Vivan Sharad Mahiswari |
Available Soon |

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... |
18 Feb '26 | COMEDK Mock Test Release Date ... |
3 Feb '26 - 16 Mar '26 | COMEDK Application Form 2026 |
Feb '26 | WBJEE 2026 application form |
Mar '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 - 20 Feb '26 | MHT CET 2026 Application Form ... |
Apr '26 | MHT CET 2026 Admit Card |
Student Forum
Answered 22 hours ago
NIT Nagaland JEE Main cutoff 2025 for the CSE course was released for admission for all rounds and categories under the All India quota.
For the General AI category, the cutoff in the first round was 32418, and in the last round, it was 56055. On the other hand, for the OBC AI quota, the cutoff in t
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 22 hours ago
NIT Mizoram BTech cutoff 2025 for the OBC AI category ranged from 10144 in the first round to 118197 in the last round. For the OBC HS quota, the cutoff was only released for the BTech CSE course. The cutoff in the first and last round was 349722.
Candidates can refer to the table below to view the
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 22 hours ago
NIT Meghalaya JEE Main cutoff 2025 was published for admission to various BTech course specialisations.
For the OBC AI quota, the last round cutoff rank varied between 38843 and 88086, wherein BTech CSE and BTech in Civil Engineering were the most and least competitive branches, respectively. Studen
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 22 hours ago
NIT Meghalaya JEE Main cutoff 2025 for the BTech CSE course ranged from 19623 to 35937, for the General AI category candidates.
For the General HS quota candidates, the overall admission cutoff was 59949. Students can refer to the table below to know the cutoff range for different categories in bot
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 23 hours ago
NIT Manipur JEE Main cutoff 2025 for the OBC AI category ranged from 9699 in the first round to 114162 in the last round. On the other hand, for the OBC HS quota, the first round of closing cutoff was 77255 and the last round cutoff was 1014000. Candidates can refer to the table below to know the la
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
JEE Main is the most accepting entrance exam in private Engineering colleges. Below mentioned are the top private Engineering colleges in India accepting JEE Main score with their tuition fees -
| College Name | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| SOA University | INR 12 lakh |
| Thapar University | INR 19.5 lakh |
| Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education | INR 4 lakh |
| SASTRA | INR 6.8 lakh |
Source: Official site and may vary.
T
Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
NIT Jamshedpur JEE Main cutoff 2025 for the OBC AI quota ranged from 2767 to 39205, according to the first and last rounds. On the other hand, for the OBC HS quota, the first and last round closing cutoff varied between 3917 and 68691.
Students can refer to the table below to know the first and last
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
NIT Jamshedpur JEE Main cutoff 2025 was published for admission to BTech course and its various specialisations. The General HS quota candidates saw a cutoff rank between 11058 and 60551, according to the first and last round closing ranks.
For the OBC HS quota, the cutoff ranged from 3917 in the fi
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
VNIT Nagpur JEE Main cutoff 2025 for the BTech CSE course ranged from 5809 to 7694 for the General AI category students. On the other hand, General HS quota candidates saw a cutoff ranging from 6150 to 7264. The cutoff was also published for other categories in both the quotas, students can click he
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
NIT Jalandhar BTech cutoff 2025 for the OBC category under both the All India and Home State quota. For the OBC AI quota students, the last round cutoff ranged from 17412 to 75150, wherein the hardest and the easiest specialisation were B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering and B.Tech. in Text
N
Contributor-Level 10
Registration - 1 Feb '26 - 25 Feb '26
Vikrant Shukla - Deputy Manager
Role: News Writer & Editor
Education: Graduation in Mass Communication, Master's in Political Science
Expertise: Engineering Exams
About: Vikrant has 9+ years of experience in content
Read Full Bio