Vadodara and Anand Students Achieve Remarkable Success in JEE Main 2026 Session 1
Students from the cities of Vadodara and Anand in Gujarat have delivered an exceptionally impressive performance in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 – Session 1. The results, which were officially declared by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Monday evening, reveal that at least 46 candidates from these regions have scored above the highly competitive 99 percentile mark. Among these high achievers, an outstanding six students have crossed the extraordinary 99.90 percentile threshold, showcasing the academic excellence prevalent in these educational hubs.
Top Performers and Percentile Highlights
Leading the Vadodara list is Dev Prajapati with an exceptional 99.967 percentile, setting a high benchmark for his peers. He is closely followed by Khushee Tewar (99.941 percentile), who is likely the highest-scoring girl from the entire state of Gujarat in Session 1, marking a significant achievement for female representation in STEM fields. Other notable top scorers from Vadodara include Manav Gujjar (99.932 percentile), Aditya Bhattacharya (99.928 percentile), Yug S Patel (99.91 percentile), and Trayaksh (99.91 percentile).
In Anand, Yug Patel emerged as the city topper, demonstrating that academic excellence extends beyond Vadodara. The success stories continue with several other students achieving remarkable percentiles, including Harsh Saxena (99.904 percentile), Jagrut (99.89 percentile), Aryan (99.887 percentile), Aishwar (99.88 percentile), Supriya (99.88 percentile), Pranshu Gupta (99.877 percentile), Shlok Patel (99.873 percentile), and Dhruv Prajapati (99.87 percentile).
Strong Performance Across Percentile Brackets
The achievements are not limited to the very top; numerous students have secured positions in the high percentile brackets, indicating a deep pool of talent. In the 99.8-plus range, standout performers include Manan Panchal (99.846 percentile), Yojit Nageshwar (99.850 percentile), Vedant (99.84 percentile), and Darsh Patel (99.815 percentile). Moving to the 99.7 range, Saumya Trivedi (99.76 percentile) and Atharva Bhoraskar (99.73 percentile) have delivered strong results.
Further down the list, students like Kalp Bhatt (99.655 percentile), Tanay (99.64 percentile), and Sanvi Jhanwar (99.62 percentile) have also secured commendable percentiles. Among those scoring above the 99.5 percentile mark are Rohan (99.58 percentile), Naman Shukla (99.52 percentile), Harsh Gajera (99.51 percentile), and Vedant Chugh (99.50 percentile). Additionally, Ayush (99.469 percentile) and Shubham (99.4 percentile) crossed the 99 percentile threshold, along with others such as Aaryan Savant (99.187 percentile), Dwij Sutariya (99.18 percentile), Teerth (99.17 percentile), Priyanshi Patel (99.08 percentile), and Piyush Sahoo (99.07 percentile).
Importance of JEE Main and Future Steps
The JEE Main examination serves as the critical gateway for admission to prestigious institutions like the National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other government-funded technical institutions across India. Moreover, it acts as the qualifying examination for JEE Advanced, which is the pathway to securing a seat in the highly coveted Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
It is important to note that the National Testing Agency (NTA) will prepare the final ranks only after the completion of Session 2. The best of the two NTA scores from both sessions will be considered for the final ranking, giving students another opportunity to improve their performance. This dual-session approach allows candidates to showcase their abilities under varying conditions and potentially enhance their overall scores.
The outstanding results from Vadodara and Anand highlight the region's strong focus on education and preparation for competitive exams. As these students await their final ranks and prepare for future academic endeavors, their achievements in Session 1 set a positive tone for the upcoming session and inspire aspiring engineers across the country.
