JEE Main 2024 Topper Kesam Channa Basava Reddy Faces Cheating Allegations

The announcement of the results for the second session of JEE Main 2024 on Friday night, April 25, brought discussions on various platforms, including discussions about JEE Main toppers and the cutoff for JEE Advanced. Among these discussions, one individual has captured attention on social media platforms like X and Reddit – JEE Main topper Kesam Channa Basava Reddy from Telangana, who achieved a perfect score of 100 percentile.

Reddy’s remarkable achievement in the second session of JEE Main is particularly noteworthy considering his performance in the January session (session-1), where he scored a modest 7 percentile. However, in Session-2, he made a stunning turnaround that has surprised many observers.

[Exposed] Today, I'm speaking out about a serious issue that has affected my prodigy friend & the credibility of #JEEMains2024. Cheating supported by a major coaching institute @InfinityLearn_ [@Sri_Chaitanya_] was exposed in a recent Reddit post (r/JEENEETards) @NTA_Exams 1/6 pic.twitter.com/8Gb5uVxsZg

— Tejuuu (@tejuuuop) April 24, 2024

During the January session, Kesam Channa Basava Reddy did not perform exceptionally well in any subject, scoring 31.95 percentile in Physics, 11.59 percentile in Mathematics, and 9.93 percentile in Chemistry, resulting in an overall score of just 7 percentile. However, within a span of four months, he managed to achieve a perfect 100 percentile score in all subjects, an accomplishment that has left many bewildered.

Reddy’s recent performance has sparked debate on social media, with some applauding his hard work and dedication, while others have raised questions about his sudden improvement, even going so far as to accuse him of fraud. Speculations abound, with some suggesting that he may have faced challenges or lacked focus during his first attempt. Comparisons have been drawn, with some users expressing support for his progress to reach a perfect score of 300.

Furthermore, a user on X claimed to have sat next to Reddy during the session-2 exam and alleged that Reddy copied all 75 answers from his answer sheet. However, no valid proof has been shared to substantiate this claim, and the allegations remain unconfirmed at this time.