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.

JEE Main 2026 Topper

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 on February 16, 2026. 

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 will conduct the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam between April 2 and 8. The exact exam dates have been announced. Check below:

Paper 1 will be held on April 2, 4, 5, 6 and 8.

Paper 2a and 2b will be held on April 7.

Q:   How to check JEE Main exam date?
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Candidates can check the JEE Main 2026 exam date for session 2 on their city slip and also on their JEE Main admit card.

Q:   Are virtual calculators allowed in JEE Main?
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No. NTA has not allowed calculators of kind - virtual or physical inside the JEE Main exam hall. Candidates must not carry calculators or any other electronic device in the JEE Main examination centre.

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