As something of a maths duffer, I am in awe of kids who crack competitive exams involving some bewilderingly complex and (to me) indecipherable concepts. So it goes without saying that I am fully floored by the JEE topper Guramrit Singh who managed a perfect score this time around. However, when he says he wants to attempt the exam again this can only mean one of two things: he enjoys punishment or he is secretly laughing at people like me (the duffers in other words).
JEE is a big deal. The results have far-reaching consequences upon college admissions, job prospects and future earnings projection.
Students had been waiting for a while.
Lakhs appear and fewer than half qualify for the JEE Advanced exams.
JEE results carry the burden not only of students’ own ambitions but also the aspirations of parents and family.
The results are eagerly awaited and are a big deal. They can be make-or-break for a student’s career.
Or not.
And worse will be the sharp scrutiny and faux sympathy from neighbours and relatives.
It's the student who worked hard but everyone in the family, neighbourhood, region and even local politician will be proud of their accomplishment.
Guramrit Singh is one of the six students who scored 100 percentile. However, he wants to take the exam again to ‘boost his confidence’ for the ‘further challenges’.
The tweeple of course had a lot to say to the toppers and this topper in particular.
Maybe he just likes the feeling of being a topper and wants to savour that feeling again?
Other students are left scratching their heads.
Those that failed or didn’t try would be reasonably annoyed with this guy.
Guramrit Singh’s perfect score in the JEE Mains is a tough act to follow – for anyone. His own cousins are probably having a Sharmaji ka Ladka moment right now.
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