Pasala Mohith is the topper of the JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam. Here is an initial interview with the topper with a perfect score of 300 out of 300.
JEE Main 2026 Topper Pasala Mohith: Pasala Mohith is the topper of the JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam with a 300 out of 300 score. He has scored 100 percentile based on the JEE Mains topper list released by NTA.
Shiksha.com got in touch with Pasala Mohith to understand how he achieved this feat despite a difficult exam this year. As per the inputs shared by the meritorious Pasala Mohith, he said that he joined the classroom program of Sri Chaitanya, Hyderabad centre and has been preparing for JEE Mains and Advanced. He is currently in class 12 and will also be appearing for the class 12 board exam this year. Let us know how his journey went, how he prepared, and handled stress.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Topper Interview - Pasala Mohith
Read below to know all about Pasala Mohith and his JEE journey:
Q: Tell us about yourself. Which school and board have you studied from?
A: I am currently studying in class 12 at Sri Chaitanya Techno School & Educational Institutions, affiliated to Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh.
Q: Why did you choose Engineering as your choice of higher study? Which branch will you opt for?
A: I was always interested in Maths and Physics and developed a liking towards engineering. I am aiming for computer science at IIT Bombay.
Q: Do you think previous years' papers and mock tests help in the JEE Main 2026 preparation?
A: Yes. They help a lot. I attempted a lot of mock tests and sample papers at my coaching institute, which helped me get prepared for JEE Main.
Q: Was there any different strategy that you adopted during the final month of preparation for JEE Mains?
A: I prepared for the JEE Main and board examinations simultaneously, as there is not much difference in the syllabus.
Q: Any word of advice to future JEE Main aspirants?
A: Try to focus on errors, and silly mistakes should be avoided. Practice time management and be prepared for the unexpected.
Also Read: JEE Main 2026 AIR 1 Topper: Check Name of Highest Scorer & Marks Out of 300
Commonly asked questions
NTA conducted the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam between April 2 and 8.
JEE Main exam is held for 3 hours continuously without any break. Candidates are allowed to leave exam hall only after 3 hours of the test are over.
National Testing Agency generally conducts the JEE Main exam two times in a year. The first attempt is conducted in January and the second attempt in April. JEE Main 2026 exam dates have been announced by the NTA for both sessions. The first attempt of JEE Main 2026 will be conducted from January 21 to 30 while the second attempt will be conducted from April 2 to 9. Only in the year 2022, NTA conducted JEE Mains in four sessions due to COVID-19. The number of sessions and date for any year is announced by the NTA at the time of release of application form.
JEE Main 2026 Result Session 1 Toppers
NTA announces the toppers with the JEE Main 2026 result. The toppers are the candidates who score 100 percentile in the exam. NTA also releases JEE Main toppers in the following categories:
- All India toppers
- State-wise toppers
- Category wise toppers
- Gender-wise toppers
Must Read: JEE Mains 2026 Marks vs Percentile
Also Check:
| Topper Name | Interview Link |
|---|---|
| Pasala Mohith | JEE Main 2026 Topper Pasala Mohith |
| Shreyas Mishra | JEE Main 2026 Topper Shreyas Mishra |
| Narendrababu Gari Mahith | Available Soon |
| Bavesh Patra | JEE Main 2026 Topper Bhavesh Patra |
| Shubham Kumar | JEE Main 2026 Topper Shubam Kumar |
| Kabeer Chhillar | JEE Main 2026 Topper Kabeer Chhillar |
| Chiranjib Kar | Available Soon |
| Anay Jain | Available Soon |
| Arnav Gautam | JEE Main 2026 Topper Arnav Gautam |
| Madhav Viradiya | Available Soon |
| Vivan Sharad Mahiswari | Available Soon |
JEE Main Toppers from the Last 11 Years
Check JEE Main toppers from 2025 to 2014 below:
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However, securing a seat in B.Tech CSE in Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology (GCET) via AKTU counselling, particularly under the general category due to the fact that CSE is among the most competitive branches, with such an average percentile in JEE Main as well as a score in class 12 m
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Yes, you can get into IIIT Allahabad with a JEE Main rank of 4000 if you belong to the OBC AI category. For this category, the round 1 of IIIT Allahabad JEE Main cutoff 2026 ranged from 2351 to 4378. See the table below to know which course can be availed.
| Course | Round 1 Cutoff 2026 |
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| BTech + MBA in Information Technology Business Informatics (Dual Degree) | 4378 |
If you belong to any other category, namely
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As per the JEE Main cutoff 2025 for admission to BTech courses, the cutoff values ranged between 33433 and 82527. CSE was the most competitive BTech branch. Tabulated below is the branch-wise BTech cutoff:
| Course | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
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| B.E. in Mechanical Engineering | 90395 | 72561 | 82148 |
| B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering | 52383 | 45829 | 33433 |
| B.E. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | 90079 | 64402 | 68734 |
| B.E. in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 76053 | 60844 | 64865 |
| B.E. in Civil Engineering | 129382 | 100743 | 82527 |
| B.Tech. in Information Technology | – / – | 50463 | 56342 |
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| Upto 15000 | 100% |
| 20000 ≥ AIR > 15000 | 50% |
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| 30000 ≥ AIR > 25000 | 10% |
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