'Had to Work Hard to Score Decent Marks,' Recalls JEE Advanced 2023 AIR 8 Malay Kedia

The path to success is rarely smooth, and this holds true for Malay Kedia, who secured the 8th All India Rank in the JEE Advanced 2023. Malay's journey of JEE preparation began in 11th grade and culminated in an impressive score of 324 out of 360 in one of the toughest examinations in the country.

By Jitendra Jangid Jun 23, 2023, 14:05 IST

The road to success is not made of roses and it stands true for JEE Advanced 2023 All India Rank 8 Malay Kedia. The JEE preparation journey which started from class 11th concluded with Malay scoring 324/360 marks in one of the toughest examinations in the country. “In these 2 years, I had to work hard consistently to score decent marks, never took any long breaks, and focused on the quality of the study I was doing. Gradually as the JEE Main and Advanced neared, my study hours increased and reached 12 hours," said he. Sharing his observation on IIT exam patterns, the UP boy said the JEE Advanced does not repeat questions but solving them can help students to identify how questions are formed. “Through past questions, a student can decipher the nature of the examination," says Malay, who secured AIR 4 JEE Main 2023 by scoring 300 marks. Reading NCERT is important for chemistry as it covers both organic and inorganic parts asked in the JEE Advanced 2023. While in math, clarity of concepts and tricks are a must as there are various books available in the market for the entrance examination. Malay had an interest in physics, he says. “I read various books like HC Verma, IE Irodov, SS Krotov, and Pathfinder. While for chemistry, I focused on Narendra Avasthi, and for math like Sameer Bansal sets of 4-5 books, Vikas Tiwari’s Blackbooks," said he. He also took coaching from Allen Institute. He considers that following a strict timetable for the examination is not possible as every day is different with distinct sets of assignments, classes, homework, and targets. “I never differentiated between JEE Main and Advanced preparations and did both of them simultaneously from the start. I made and revised notes regularly, attended lectures, and completed assignments," says he. Also read| Raghav Goyal, Brother of 2018 JEE Advanced Topper Secures AIR 4 This Year, Wants to Join IIT Bombay When attempting JEE Advanced, Malay scanned the questions and first focused on easy, and simple questions. Performing simple questions first builds confidence and relaxes the mind during the examination and also gives time for the difficult ones. “JEE Advanced 2024 aspirants must know rote learning is no solution, focus on understanding and conceptual clarity and understanding nature of the examination is necessary," he said. He now wants to pursue Computer Science Engineering at IIT Bombay. The boy from Ghaziabad dedicated results to his parents as Malay puts it “made various sacrifices" for him. Clearing the IIT entrance exam is what he calls the “best gift that I could give on Father’s Day." While Malay’s father works in the private sector, his mother is a tuition teacher.

The path to success is rarely smooth, and this holds true for Malay Kedia, who secured the 8th All India Rank in the JEE Advanced 2023. Malay's journey of JEE preparation began in 11th grade and culminated in an impressive score of 324 out of 360 in one of the toughest examinations in the country. Reflecting on his two-year preparation period, Malay emphasized the importance of consistent hard work, avoiding lengthy breaks, and maintaining a focus on the quality of his study. As the JEE Main and Advanced approached, he gradually increased his study hours, eventually reaching up to 12 hours a day.

Malay, hailing from Uttar Pradesh, shared his observations on the IIT exam patterns, highlighting that the JEE Advanced does not repeat questions. However, he emphasized the value of solving past questions, as they help students understand the nature of the examination and identify question patterns. Malay also achieved an impressive AIR 4 in JEE Main 2023, scoring 300 marks. For chemistry, he emphasized the importance of reading the NCERT textbook, as it covers both organic and inorganic parts relevant to the JEE Advanced. In mathematics, he stressed the significance of having a clear understanding of concepts and learning helpful tricks, given the abundance of available books in the market for this subject.

Malay expressed his interest in physics, mentioning that he read various books such as HC Verma, IE Irodov, SS Krotov, and Pathfinder. For chemistry, he focused on Narendra Avasthi's materials, and for mathematics, he utilized sets of books by Sameer Bansal and Vikas Tiwari's Blackbooks. Malay also received coaching from the Allen Institute. He believed that following a strict timetable for exam preparation was not feasible due to the varying nature of each day, which involved different assignments, classes, homework, and targets. Nevertheless, he ensured he never differentiated between JEE Main and Advanced preparations, tackling both simultaneously from the beginning. Malay diligently made and revised notes, attended lectures, and completed assignments as part of his study routine.

During the JEE Advanced examination, Malay adopted a strategic approach. He scanned the questions and prioritized the easier ones first. By solving the simpler questions initially, he built confidence, relaxed his mind, and created more time for the challenging ones. Malay offered advice to JEE Advanced 2024 aspirants, emphasizing that rote learning is not a solution. Instead, he stressed the importance of focusing on understanding and conceptual clarity, as well as gaining a comprehensive understanding of the examination format.

Looking ahead, Malay aspires to pursue Computer Science Engineering at IIT Bombay. He credits his parents for their unwavering support and acknowledges the sacrifices they made for his success. Clearing the IIT entrance exam was the best gift he could give to his father on Father's Day. Malay's father works in the private sector, while his mother is a tuition teacher.

'Had to Work Hard to Score Decent Marks,' Recalls JEE Advanced 2023 AIR 8 Malay Kedia

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