For many students, JEE preparation is associated with stress, pressure, and constant anxiety. For Jayanth Shekhar from Hyderabad, however, the journey looked very different.<\/p>\n
The Aakashian from Hyderabad, who secured AIR 94 in JEE Advanced 2026, believes that excessive pressure rarely helps. Instead of worrying about outcomes, he focused on enjoying the process of solving problems and achieving daily targets. That mindset helped him remain consistent throughout two years of preparation.<\/p>\n
“I don’t take a lot of stress and pressure on myself because it’s not that helpful if you put a lot of stress on yourself. I take everything very easily and in a relaxed way, and I enjoy solving the targets and all sorts of questions.”<\/p>\n
That approach may sound simple, but it was built on a dream he had carried since childhood.<\/p>\n
Long before he began preparing for JEE, Jayanth already knew what he wanted to become. Engineering had always fascinated him. As he grew older and learned more about the opportunities available in the field, he discovered IITs and began viewing them as the ideal destination for that dream.<\/p>\n
“Since childhood, I wanted to become an engineer. When I came to know that IIT is a top college for pursuing engineering, I realized that I had to prepare for IIT-JEE.”<\/p>\n
What began as a childhood curiosity gradually evolved into a clear goal. Once that goal was defined, Jayanth approached it with the same calm determination that would later help him succeed in the examination.
\nInterestingly, his parents say the focused and disciplined student everyone sees today was very different from the child they remember.<\/p>\n
According to his father, Jayanth was anything but a quiet and studious child while growing up.
\n“He was very naughty when he was a kid. He was a handful for both my wife and me, as well as our relatives and friends.”<\/p>\n
His mother remembers those years vividly.<\/p>\n
“After his father came home from work, I used to cry because he was not doing his homework.”<\/p>\n
At the time, nobody could have predicted the transformation that was about to happen.<\/p>\n
As Jayanth entered high school, his parents began noticing significant changes in his attitude towards academics. The child who once resisted homework started displaying a level of maturity and academic potential that surprised even those closest to him.<\/p>\n
“Once he got into high school, he was a totally different kid,” his father recalled.<\/p>\n
The shift became particularly noticeable around Class 8.<\/p>\n
“We didn’t see how bright he was until he moved on to eighth class. To be honest, we didn’t expect him to be so bright, but he proved us all wrong.”<\/p>\n
That period became a turning point. As his confidence grew, so did his academic performance. The stronger his results became, the more motivated he felt to pursue larger goals.<\/p>\n
Like every serious JEE aspirant, Jayanth experienced phases where things did not go according to plan.<\/p>\n
There were tests where he scored lower than expected. There were moments of frustration and self-doubt. What helped him navigate those situations was the support system he had at home.<\/p>\n
Whenever he felt discouraged, his parents quickly noticed the change in his behaviour.<\/p>\n
“Generally, when I get low marks or get demotivated, I behave differently. Then my parents understand, and they talk to me and help me get out of the demotivation.”<\/p>\n
Over time, those conversations helped him develop resilience.<\/p>\n
His mother believes that one of the biggest changes she has witnessed is his emotional growth.<\/p>\n
“He was very sensitive when he was a child. As he grew up, he became strong.”<\/p>\n
Today, she sees a confident young man who often finds himself giving advice to others instead of seeking it.<\/p>\n
“I don’t know whether he is acting or he has become strong, but now he is very confident and strong. He’s giving some advice to me now.”<\/p>\n
The confidence he developed during his preparation years would ultimately become one of his greatest strengths.<\/p>\n
While engineering was always his goal, Jayanth’s father believes the family’s conversations were never limited to college admissions or ranks.<\/p>\n
For them, success meant something broader.<\/p>\n
“The discussion was never about becoming an engineer. The discussion was about being successful in life.”<\/p>\n
Many of Jayanth’s childhood interests reflected the analytical thinking that later became useful during JEE preparation.<\/p>\n
His father recalls how quickly he mastered complex puzzles and logical challenges.<\/p>\n
“He can solve Rubik’s cubes from 3×3 all the way up to 7×7.”<\/p>\n
To his father, that ability revealed something important.<\/p>\n
“Those things tell you that he’s very good at analytical power.”<\/p>\n
It was a quality that showed up repeatedly throughout his life. Whether it was solving puzzles, tackling academic challenges, or preparing for one of India’s toughest entrance examinations, Jayanth consistently enjoyed working through problems methodically.<\/p>\n
His father also sees increasing maturity and independence in him with every passing year.<\/p>\n
“The Jayanth we saw in 10th standard is a lot different from what we are seeing today.”<\/p>\n
That growth, he believes, will continue long after JEE.<\/p>\n
When the JEE Advanced examination finally ended, Jayanth experienced a feeling familiar to many aspirants: relief. After two years of preparation, countless classes, tests, and revisions, the journey that had shaped his daily life was suddenly over.<\/p>\n
“After my exam had ended at 5:30, I was very happy and very excited that finally the two-year preparation had ended.”<\/p>\n
But alongside that relief came excitement about what lies ahead. He is now looking forward to college life, new experiences, and the opportunities that come with studying at one of the country’s premier engineering institutions.<\/p>\n
“It’ll be a completely different life in college.”<\/p>\n
At the same time, he knows that a major transition awaits him.<\/p>\n
“I’ll miss my parents and also my younger sister. They won’t be there in college.”<\/p>\n
For Jayanth Shekhar, AIR 94 in JEE Advanced 2026 marks the successful completion of a dream he began pursuing years ago. It is also the beginning of a new journey.<\/p>\n
The mischievous child who once avoided homework has grown into a confident young achiever. Along the way, he discovered that success does not always require constant pressure or stress. Sometimes, staying calm, trusting the process, and enjoying the challenge can be just as powerful.<\/p>\n
That mindset helped him reach IIT. It may well help him succeed in everything that comes next.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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