JEE Main 2026 Topper Pasala Mohith Interview: Top Scorer of Session 1; Know his Story

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The topper of the JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam is Pasala Mohith with a perfect score of 300 out of 300, based on the provisional NTA JEE Mains provisional answer key. Shiksha.com got in touch with Pasala Mohith and understood how he achieved this feat despite a difficult exam this year.

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.

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JEE Main 2026 Topper Pasala Mohith

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 EducationAndhra 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.

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Q:   What is the JEE Main 2026 exam date for Session 2 ?
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NTA conducted the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam between April 2 and 8.

Q:   Where can I find important study materials for JEE Mains preparation?
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Students can check details about JEE Main important chapter and topics from this page. While it is necessary that students pay special attention to chapters with high weightage, it is highly advised that they cover the full JEE Mains syllabus. The question paper of JEE Main is prepared by considering the entire JEE syllabus which consists of topics from Physics Chemistry and Mathematics from class 11 and 12. Important study material for JEE Main like books or short notes can be checked online. Students who are taking coaching can get the study materials from the coaching institutes.
Q:   Will there be any break in JEE Main 2026 exam?
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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.

Q:   How many times JEE Main is conducted in a year?
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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.

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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:

  1. All India toppers
  2. State-wise toppers
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