Toppers’ Tips: ‘Focus on NCERT for JEE Advanced preparation,’ says JEE Main 2023 topper Ishan Khandelwal

JEE Toppers' Tips: I have seen many of my cousins who are software engineers and it piqued my interest in computer science, says Ishan Khandelwal.

JEE Toppers' Tips: Ishan Khandelwal wants to pursue higher studies in Mathematics and Computer Science (Graphics by Abhishek Mitra)

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JEE Toppers’ Tips: After scoring a 100 percentile in the JEE Main 2023, Ishan Khandelwal is all focused to crack JEE Advanced 2023. Son of a government school principal and a homemaker, Khandelwal has a keen interest in Mathematics and Computer Science.

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He shares how he secured 100 percentile in JEE Main 2023 with indianexpress.com.

Which course do you want to pursue?

I have a very deep interest in Mathematics and Computer Science and therefore I want to pursue either Mathematics and Computing at Indian Institute of Science Bangalore or Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. I also wish to study Computer Science Engineering and if I get a good rank, I would choose IIT Bombay or IIT-Delhi.

Why do you want to become an engineer?

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Most of my cousins are software engineers. Through them, I got to know about this field and why IITs are considered the best varsity to pursue higher studies. I always had an interest in Mathematics and wanted to pursue the same for my higher education.

My study schedule

I have joined Allen, Jaipur for my preparation. Earlier I used to stay in Dausa and it was 50 kilometers far from my place. My parents and I relocated to Jaipur for my preparation. I am currently preparing for JEE Advanced.

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I wake up around 7 am and study nearly 12 hours a day. After waking up I complete my morning routine and start studying by 8 am. The time until I study varies. Since the course is complete we don’t have our usual coaching classes. I sleep by 12:30 am.

How do I revise?

I study every day, so that I am never out of practice. I have solved previous year question papers and Allen modules. NCERT is a must.

Books I referred to

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Apart from NCERT and coaching modules, I referred to Irodov for Physics, MS Chouhan for Organic Chemistry, Narendra Awasthi for Physical Chemistry and Vikas Gupta for Mathematics.

My advice for students appearing

NCERT is a must. Pay attention to your weak sections and attempt the paper with a cool and calm mind.