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- Ishmit, a student of MGN Public School, Urban Estate, said he had anticipated a strong performance but remains focused on the road ahead.
- Despite the impressive score, he views the result as only a milestone, not the destination.
- With many high scorers already turning their attention to the upcoming JEE Advanced examination, educators say the strong results reflect both disciplined preparation and the growing competitive spirit among city students.
The first session results of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main, declared on Tuesday evening, brought cheer to the city as several students secured outstanding percentiles. Leading the achievers were Ishmit Singh and Naman Narula, who emerged among the top scorers with 99.97 and 99.93 percentiles respectively.
Ishmit, a student of MGN Public School, Urban Estate, said he had anticipated a strong performance but remains focused on the road ahead. According to him, while the physics section felt straightforward, chemistry required extra attention. Despite the impressive score, he views the result as only a milestone, not the destination. With the second session of JEE Main scheduled next month and board examinations beginning soon, the teenager plans to maintain a strict study routine. For now, the family has marked the occasion with a modest celebration at home.
Naman Narula of Guru Harkrishan Public School, Kapurthala, shared a different journey to success. He admitted that he was not fully focused during Class XI but became more disciplined in his final school year. One of the major changes he made was stepping away from social media to minimise distractions. He credited regular mock tests and a target-based study strategy for helping him stay consistent during preparation. Rather than counting study hours, he concentrated on completing assigned topics thoroughly.
Education experts believe both students have strong prospects in the upcoming national rankings, which will be finalised after the second session in April. Coaching faculty expressed confidence that their scores could place them among the country’s top performers.
Several other students from the region also delivered remarkable results. Ishan Mittal secured 99.93 percentile, while Sifat Monga achieved 99.89. From Innocent Hearts School, Tanish Sharma scored 99.86 percentile, followed by Bhavik Jain with 99.63 and Haragam Singh with 99.4. The school also saw commendable performances from Namish Arora (98.90), Sanya (98.04) and Manya (97.7). School leadership congratulated both students and teachers, praising their dedication and consistent hard work.
La Blossoms School recorded strong outcomes as well, with Ishaan Chawla, Yuvraj Arora and Krishang securing 98.87, 98.4 and 97.6 percentiles respectively. The management highlighted the collaborative effort of faculty members and parents in supporting students through rigorous preparation.
Students from St Soldier Schools also featured prominently among the achievers. Suryansh Sharma earned 99.07 percentile, while Harish Uppal, Prachi, Uchhista Yadav and Preetpal Goswami achieved 97.99, 96.86, 96.56 and 96.006 percentiles respectively. School authorities extended congratulations to the students and wished them success in their future academic pursuits.
With many high scorers already turning their attention to the upcoming JEE Advanced examination, educators say the strong results reflect both disciplined preparation and the growing competitive spirit among city students.
