Mridusmita Deka

2 weeks ago | indianexpress.com | Mridusmita Deka

But as fate would have it, one random evening of internet browsing changed everything. One day, while randomly surfing Google, I came across the Humanities and Social Sciences Entrance Exam (HSEE) conducted by IIT Madras. I was surprised to learn that IIT Madras ran a unique five-year integrated MA programme in Development Studies and English Studies. The idea of studying at an IIT with such a progressive interdisciplinary approach instantly appealed to me.

3 weeks ago | indianexpress.com | Mridusmita Deka

— Shreyas Mottur VenugopalMy interest in studying abroad started around four years before I began applying, when I saw my older brother go through the process. He was researching for a suitable degree in Computer Science, and I watched as he balanced his International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma along with SAT prep. He applied to both American and European universities. Watching him work with such dedication and focus left a strong impression on me.

3 weeks ago | indianexpress.com | Mridusmita Deka

“For research, IISc is India’s best institute, and I had aimed for a seat there from my 7th grade itself,” the JEE Advanced topper added. “I knew IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) was an easier option for admission to IISc Bangalore, but I chose JEE Advanced 2025 over other entrance exams as there is more study material and guidance available around,” he said. The result of the Joint Entrance Examination Advanced (JEE Advanced) 2025 has been announced today, June 2.

3 weeks ago | indianexpress.com | Mridusmita Deka

I appeared for both JEE Main and JEE Advanced in 2023, right after my Class 12. I secured an All India Rank (AIR) 2472 in JEE Main and AIR 1945 in JEE Advanced. For my preparation, I joined JEE Experts, a local coaching institute in Kanpur, in Class 11 and continued there until the end. Studying in a joint family came with its own set of challenges – the hustle and bustle of daily life, with younger brothers and everyone preparing for their day, made it hard to concentrate.

1 month ago | indianexpress.com | Mridusmita Deka

In a remarkable journey of perseverance and determination, a young girl from Suratpura, a small village near Rajgarh in Rajasthan, has emerged as one of the top scorers in the Class 12 state board examinations in the science stream. Scoring a near-perfect result — full marks in all subjects except Hindi, where she lost just one mark — Preeti Puniya has made her village and family immensely proud.