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JEE Advanced: how toppers studied

Each method below is Shishya's short summary, in its own words, of a published news interview with the topper; open the article for their own words. Made by Shishya (AI-assisted), checked against each article. One person's method is not a rule: take what fits you.

What these interviews have in common

A daily portion of the syllabus finished every day, and homework done on time, are the method he describes; there is no shortcut in his account.

Shishya's reading of the interviews below; nothing here is from another source.

The toppers, in their interviews

Rajit Gupta — JEE Advanced 2025, AIR 1

From: IANS, 2 Jun 2025 (read 27 Oct 2026)

How they studied

Set a daily target to finish a fixed part of the syllabus.
Finished his coaching homework on time; says there are no shortcuts.
Kept a flexible timetable but studied at least seven hours a day.
Handled stress through time with family and friends, travel and sport.

Also read: ETV Bharat, 2 Jun 2025 — Here his focus is on not repeating mistakes and clearing each doubt before moving on.

Note: The two reports differ on his schedule: IANS quotes at least seven hours a day; ETV Bharat says he kept no strict schedule.

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