IIT-JEE Advanced Past Years Toppers: Here’s a look at where they are now

For those who secure the top ranks, particularly AIR 1, it marks the beginning of a journey filled with expectations and opportunities, from leading the industry and contributing to research in academia.

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Over the years, the toppers of JEE Advanced have not only grabbed headlines but have also pursued interesting and varied academic paths. Here’s a look at the recent toppers and what they are doing now:

JEE Advanced Topper 2024: Ved Lahoti

JEE Advanced Topper 2024 – Ved Lahoti

In the previous session, Ved Lahoti emerged as the JEE Advanced topper with a record score of 355 out of 360. Recalling the moment he discovered his result, Ved shared that he was with his parents when he opened his scorecard. “It is a very happy moment for me because my hard work of two years has shown its results,” he said. Like most toppers, he has picked up Computer Science Engineering (CSE) at IIT Bombay.

JEE Advanced Topper 2023: Vavilala Chidvilas Reddy

JEE Advanced Topper 2023 – Vavilala Chidvilas Reddy

Vavilala Chidvilas Reddy, the JEE Advanced 2023 topper, secured an impressive 341 out of 360 marks. His subject-wise scores are: 114 in Mathematics, 110 in Physics, and 117 in Chemistry. After his triumph, he chose to pursue BTech in Computer Science Engineering at IIT Bombay, continuing the trend of toppers gravitating toward this premier institution. His journey reflects both consistency in academics and clarity of choice in career direction.

JEE Advanced Topper 2022: RK Shishir

JEE Advanced Topper 2022 – RK Shishir

In 2022, RK Shishir topped the exam with 314 out of 360 marks. He scored 109 in Mathematics, 96 in Physics, and 109 in Chemistry. Unlike most of his predecessors, Shishir took a slightly different path. According to his LinkedIn profile, he chose to join the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, where he is currently pursuing a BTech in Mathematics and Computer Science. This choice underlines IISc’s growing popularity among top-tier students for its strong research ecosystem.

JEE Advanced Topper 2021: Mridul Agarwal

JEE Advanced Topper 2021 – Mridul Agarwal

The 2021 JEE Advanced topper, Mridul Agarwal, achieved a near-perfect score of 348 out of 360, with 120 in Physics, 112 in Chemistry, and 116 in Mathematics. He joined IIT Bombay to pursue Computer Science Engineering and is now in his fourth year. According to his LinkedIn, Mridul is an incoming Quantitative Researcher at Tower Research Capital, a prominent trading firm. His trajectory showcases how academic excellence can smoothly transition into high-impact roles in the global tech and finance industry.