Every year, many students lose faith after receiving disappointing board results. Some begin to believe that one poor score has closed the doors to their dream college.Jainendrajeet’s journey tells a very different story.Today, he is pursuing B.Tech in Computer Science at IIT Bombay, one of the most prestigious programs in India. But a few years ago, he scored 54% in his Class 10 exams, including 41 out of 100 in Mathematics and 48 out of 100 in Science. His peers scored more than 90%, he was criticized for what he did, and for a short time, he even questioned his ability.In 2023, however, the same student surprised everyone by securing 99.98 percentile in JEE Main and AIR 349in JEE Advanced (Open category) along with OBC Rank 54.His story is a reminder that one test does not define a student’s future.
“I thought the result was not mine”
In a YouTube video about his journey, Jainendrajeet says he was not looking forward to his Class 10 results.He spent about 40 to 50 days resting before the exam, missed several classes and knew that his preparation was difficult.While studying with a friend on Zoom, someone sent him a message saying that the results have been announced.“I opened the website, looked at my notes and froze. My first thought was, ‘This can’t be my result.’ I refreshed the page, checked my number again, but it was real. I got 54%. “He remembers staring at the screen.There were no tears.There is no anger.Just one question running through his mind.“How did I get such low marks?”
The most difficult thing was not the symptoms
When friends started sharing their successes, reality became harder to accept.Others scored 80%.Others crossed 90%.Few got 98%.He said: “I had the lowest marks among all my friends.However, more than his symptoms, what worried him was how people would react.“I was afraid of what my parents would say.”He says he didn’t speak that night.But somewhere in the midst of the frustration, another voice came out.“You are not who you are. You are better than this.”That thought changed everything.
A decision that changed his life
Instead of blaming circumstances or accepting defeat, Jainendrajeet decided to rebuild.Not for people.Not to discourage critics.But to himself.“If I wanted to have a purpose in life, excuses wouldn’t work anymore.”He started making every day.He organized his study hours, reduced distractions, less social media, used YouTube to study and gradually made studying for about 10 hours a day a part of his routine.However, the transition was not easy.
There were days when he doubted himself
He openly admits that Mathematics seemed impossible at first.Physics scared him.Chemistry results refused to remain in the memory.Some days, even though he studied from morning till night, he felt that he had not achieved anything.“There were many times when I believed JEE would fail me.”Whenever he was upset, he would turn to his friends.One lesson stayed with him throughout the journey.“Your best teachers are often your friends.”
From 41 in Maths to AIR 349 in JEE Advanced
Perhaps the most interesting part of Jainendrajeet’s journey is his evolution in Mathematics.The student who secured just 41 out of 100 marks in Class 10 Maths has excelled in the country’s toughest board exam.His efforts paid off handsomely.In JEE Main 2023, he scored 99.98 percentile.Soon, he scored AIR 349 in JEE Advanced (Open category) along with OBC Rank 54, getting admission in Computer Science at IIT Bombay.For someone who believed his future in education was over, it was a surprising turn of events.
Three characters that changed everything
Looking back, Jainendrajeet credits three simple steps to his success.The first one was studying each topic before entering the classroom by watching YouTube tutorial videos, which makes the classroom lectures easier to understand.The second was to set clear goals for the daily lesson instead of relying on motivation alone.Finally, he answered Past Questions (PYQs) immediately after completing each topic because it helped him understand how concepts are tested in JEE.According to him, these habits are more important than complicated study plans or expensive teaching materials.
More than just an IIT issue
IIT news usually starts with the toppers of the school with more than 95% marks.Jainendrajeet’s journey is notable because it started with disappointment.A student who has scored 54% in Class 10, including 41 marks in Maths and 48 in Science, has finally secured a place in one of the top engineering schools in India due to hard work, discipline and hard work.For lakhs of students preparing for JEE, NEET and other competitive exams, his visit has an inspiring message.Your current indicators show only one minute.They don’t let you know your whole life.Sometimes, the most painful results are the beginning of a serious relapse.Disclaimer: This story is based on Jainendrajeet’s account which he shared in a publicly available YouTube video and other publicly available information. His educational journey, learning methods and experiences are his own. Test scores vary from student to student, and there is no guaranteed way to pass.