JEE Main 2025: The Secret Strategy Of The Twin Boys Who Topped Last Year – News18

Last Updated:April 18, 2025, 20:01 IST

Twin brothers Aarav and Aarush Bhatt from Gurugram had cracked JEE Main 2024 exams with 100 and 99.65 percentiles, respectively.

As the nation holds its breath for the release of the JEE Main 2025 Session 2 results, the story of last year’s toppers continues to inspire. Among nearly 10 lakh aspirants awaiting their fate this year, the tale of twin brothers Aarav and Aarush Bhatt from Gurugram still resonates as a testament to grit, discipline, and unwavering familial support.

In April 2024, when the results of the fiercely competitive Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main were declared, a rare and heartwarming headline captured national attention: twin brothers not only appeared for the exam together but also cracked it together. Aarav Bhatt secured a perfect 100 percentile, while his twin, Aarush, followed closely with an impressive 99.65 percentile. Their journey to academic stardom, however, was no overnight success.

Raised in a middle-class family in Gurugram, the Bhatt brothers were surrounded by an environment steeped in education. Their father, an electrical engineer, and their mother, a mathematics postgraduate, played a pivotal role in shaping their academic discipline. Their mother, in particular, became their in-house mathematics mentor, ensuring that the twins built a strong foundation in the subject from an early age.

The turning point in their preparation came during the COVID-19 lockdown when the twins were in Class 9. While many students grappled with the disruption of routine, Aarav and Aarush set their sights on a single, focused goal – acing the JEE. That resolve would steer every decision they made for the next four years.

Aarav, the more ascetic of the two, distanced himself from social media and outdoor distractions, immersing himself fully in academics. Aarush, though slightly more connected to the digital world, matched his brother’s determination with late-night study sessions and relentless practice. Both relied heavily on NCERT textbooks and past JEE papers, a strategy they credit as the cornerstone of their success.

After attending school everyday, the brothers headed straight to coaching classes, returning home by 7:30 or 8 PM. Dinner was followed by hours of study, often stretching till 1 AM. Their mother woke at 4 AM each day to prepare their meals, while their father managed school and coaching commutes. The entire family functioned like a well-oiled machine, each member contributing to the boys’ academic mission.

Their efforts culminated in a dream result: Aarav clinched an All India Rank of 3, and Aarush secured a place among the country’s top 25 scorers. Their shared dream of studying Mathematics and Computing at an IIT is now within arm’s reach.

As the results of JEE Main 2025 Session 2 loom, students across the country are reminded that success in one of the country’s toughest entrance exams isn’t just about intelligence – it’s about consistency, sacrifice, and an unshakeable support system.