JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Topper Interview Shubham Kumar: 'Stay honest and focused in your efforts'

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.

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.

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.

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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.