I don’t have a phone,” says JEE Mains 2025 topper Om Prakash Behera who scored 300/300

Achieving a perfect score in JEE Main is an impressive accomplishment, and Om Prakash Behera from Odisha has achieved just that. He scored a flawless 300/300 in the January 2025 session, earning a 100 percentile NTA score.

#WATCH | Kota, Rajasthan | National Testing Agency (NTA) declared the result of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE)- Main, 2025, Session 1 for Paper 1 (BE/BTech) yesterday.

On clearing the JEE Main, a JEE aspirant Om Prakash said, "I have scored 300 out of 300… I worked hard… pic.twitter.com/xS0o89F0pT

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Om attributes his success to a disciplined study routine, dedicated self-study, and a well-planned preparation strategy, which allowed him to excel in one of India’s most challenging exams. However, what sets him apart is that he not only avoided social media but also chose not to own a phone at all. While smartphones have become integral to the lives of many young people, Om Prakash made a deliberate choice to forgo a phone to eliminate distractions and maintain his focus solely on his studies.

JEE PREPARATION STRATEGY

Self-study was a significant part of Om Prakash’s daily routine. He dedicates around 8 to 9 hours each day to self-study. This disciplined approach, along with structured coaching, enabled him to grasp JEE concepts effectively.

Om Prakash believes in learning from his mistakes. He sees every test as a chance to improve. “The marks fluctuate in weekly tests, but I always give my best. After each test, I analyze my performance and identify the mistakes that led to lower scores. In the next test, I make sure not to repeat those errors,” he explains.

For study materials, the JEE topper focused on the fundamentals. “For JEE Main, I primarily concentrated on the NCERT syllabus,” he shares. He also emphasized the importance of following the guidance from his coaching institute. “I adhere to the advice of my teachers because the resources and expertise at Allen are exceptional, and the faculty has extensive experience with these exams,” says the Allen Career Institute student.

Om Prakash expressed his contentment, stating, “I achieved a score of 300 out of 300 after three years of hard work. I’m happy with my results and thankful for my parents’ unwavering support. Worrying about poor results won’t help; instead, focus on improving your weaknesses. Treat it as a learning experience, stay motivated, and prepare for future exams.”

OM PRAKASH’S JOURNEY:

Om Prakash is from Bhubaneswar, Odisha, and has studied at Allen Kota for three years. His family, particularly his mother, Smita Rani Behera, has been a strong support throughout his academic journey. Smita, a college lecturer, decided to pause her career to be with him in Kota, ensuring he had the best study environment. His father, Kamalkant Behera, is an officer in the Odisha Administrative Services. 

Despite his rigorous academic schedule, Om Prakash makes time for his hobbies, such as reading novels, which helps him unwind. Scoring a perfect 300 in JEE Main is just one milestone for him; he is now focused on JEE Advanced, which leads to IITs. 

He aspires to pursue a BTech in Computer Science at IIT Mumbai. With his dedication and discipline, he is on the right path to realizing this dream. Om Prakash’s guiding principle is clear: “Instead of concentrating on past events, I focus on the present.” This mindset can be very beneficial for other JEE aspirants.

Saksham Jindal, another aspirant who scored 295 out of 300 in JEE Mains, shared insights about his preparation. He mentioned that emphasizing NCERT materials significantly contributed to his success. “I have been preparing for JEE Advance for the past two years, and in the last month, I concentrated more on NCERT since many questions in JEE Main come from there. I communicate with my parents daily, which keeps me motivated and relaxed. I am happy with my score,” he said. He also suggested that those who did not pass the exams should talk to their parents and take some time to unwind.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the results of the first paper of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Mains), specifically for B.E./B.Tech. This announcement came on Tuesday, with the results for the second paper related to B.Arch/B Planning expected to be released later. The first paper was conducted in January, and a total of 12,58,136 candidates participated in the exam.

Notably, 14 students achieved a perfect score of 100 on this paper. Among them, five were from Rajasthan, while two each hailed from Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. Additionally, one student each from Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana also secured full marks.

The students who scored 100 include Ayush Singhal, Kushagra Gupta, Daksh, Harsh Jha, Rajit Gupta, Shreyas Lohiya, Saksham Jindal, Saurav, Vishad Jain, Arnav Singh, Shiven Toshniwal, Sai Manogna Guthkonda, Om Prakash Behera, and Bani Brata Majee, as per the NTA’s list.

Interestingly, the exam saw a significant gender disparity, with 8.3 lakh men taking the paper compared to only 4.2 lakh women. Moreover, just one candidate identifying as ‘Third gender’ (Transgender) participated in Paper 1.

The largest group of candidates who appeared for the JEE Mains exam came from the Other Backward Classes (OBC), with approximately 4.9 lakh students from this category participating. Following closely was the General category, which had about 4.6 lakh students.

In contrast, the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category had the fewest candidates, with only 39,959 students taking the exam. The JEE (Mains) 2025 Paper 1 for B.E./B. Tech was conducted in a Computer Based Test (CBT) format and was available in 13 languages, including Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

Additionally, the exam was held in 15 cities outside of India, such as Manama, Doha, Dubai, Muscat, Riyadh, Sharjah, Singapore, Kuwait, Kuala Lumpur, Kathmandu, Abu Dhabi, West Java, Washington, Lagos, and Munich. Notably, 95% of all candidates who registered for the exam participated, with over 13 lakh students registering, while around 12.5 lakh actually attended.