No social media, negative news helped crack exam: JEE Advance topper Shubham Kumar

According to results announced Monday morning, Shubham topped JEE-Advance-2026, scoring 330 out of 360.

Shy of a mark, Gurugram resident Kabeer Chillar secured the second rank all-India, securing 329.

Both attended classes at Kota's Allen Career Institute.

Talking to PTI, Shubham credited his success to his parents, faculties in Kota and his hard work.

"I had been toiling hard for the entrance exam for two years, so it was natural to expect good marks," said the 18-year-old who came to Kota as a class 11 student two years ago.