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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

What 'negative things' JEE topper Shubham Kumar avoided to crack one of world's toughest exams

Scoring the highest marks in one of India's toughest entrance exams is no easy feat. Yet for 18-year-old Shubham Kumar from Gaya, Bihar, the formula was surprisingly simple: stay focused, avoid distractions and keep working towards the goal.

Shubham secured All India Rank 1 in JEE Advanced 2026 with an impressive score of 330 out of 360. His achievement has drawn attention not only because of the marks he scored but also because of the disciplined lifestyle he followed during his two years of preparation in Kota, Rajasthan.

Who Is JEE Advanced 2026 Topper Shubham Kumar?

Shubham Kumar, the son of hardware businessman Shiv Kumar and homemaker Kanchan Devi, moved from Gaya to Kota after Class 10 to prepare for engineering entrance exams.

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