JEE Main 2025 Topper Saksham Jindal Scores 100 Percentile: Aiming for IIT Bombay, CSE

In a conversation with Shiksha.com, JEE Main 2025 topper, Saksham shares insights into his journey, strategies, and aspirations.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the final list of JEE Main 2025 toppers, with 24 candidates securing a perfect 100 percentile. Among them is Saksham Jindal, who scored a full 100 percentile and holds All India Rank 10 in the JEE Main Session 2 exam.

In a conversation with us, Saksham shares insights into his journey, strategies, and aspirations.

🗣️ Interview with Saksham Jindal – JEE Main 2025 Topper

Rank: 10

Percentile: 100

State: Rajasthan

Q. Congratulations on your result! What was your first reaction when you saw your score?

Saksham Jindal: I was really happy and honestly a bit shocked. It took a few minutes to sink in—it felt like a dream come true.

Q. When did you decide to pursue engineering and aim for the IITs?

Saksham Jindal: I made the decision after Class 8. I realized early on that I had a knack for Mathematics and Physics, and that naturally led me towards engineering.

Q. Tell us about your academic background and family.

Saksham Jindal: My father is a pathologist and my mother is a physiotherapist. I studied at Om Prakash Jindal Modern School, Hisar till Class 10, and then continued with focused coaching for JEE.

Q. When did you begin preparing for JEE Main, and how did you plan your studies?

Saksham Jindal: I started serious JEE preparation in Class 10. I followed the schedule provided by ALLEN, and maintained a daily routine to stay consistent. I tried to stick to the plan as closely as possible.

Q. What were your strong and weak areas during preparation?

Saksham Jindal: I was strong in conceptual problems—understanding the “why” behind everything helped a lot. My weaker area was data-based questions, where accuracy and speed both mattered.

Q. Which study materials or books did you rely on the most?

Saksham Jindal: Mostly NCERT books and the materials from ALLEN. I didn’t overburden myself with too many resources.

Q. How did you manage school board exams alongside JEE preparation?

Saksham Jindal: For me, the two complemented each other. Both exams rely on a strong NCERT foundation, so time management was the only real challenge—and I worked on that constantly.

Q. What was your exam strategy during the JEE Main paper?

Saksham Jindal: I focused on completing the paper efficiently and used the remaining time to review doubtful questions. Time optimization and staying calm were key.

Q. How did you de-stress during such an intense preparation phase?

Saksham Jindal: Talking to my parents regularly helped a lot. It kept me emotionally balanced and gave me the support I needed.

Q. What’s your dream college and course?

Saksham Jindal: IIT Bombay, Computer Science Engineering—that’s been the goal all along.

Q. What are your plans after completing B.Tech?

Saksham Jindal: I want to explore entrepreneurship. Starting something of my own has always appealed to me.

Q. Your advice to future JEE aspirants?

Saksham Jindal: Stay consistent and don't lose focus. Learn to manage those 3 hours well—stay calm, stay sharp. Hard work definitely pays off.

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