Monday was a day of celebrations at Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh, with local boy Majid Mujahid Husain, 17, securing all-India rank 3 in JEE Advanced 2025, scoring 330 marks out of 360.
Majid, who wants to pursue Computer Science at IIT Bombay and specialise in artificial intelligence, was gifted a new motorcycle and a phone by his family in recognition of his achievement.
On his preparations for the exam, he said, “I started preparing seriously in class 10 with some self-study. For two years, I worked really hard and focused on consistency.”
His father, Mujahid Hussain, teaches at a university in Jalagoan, and his mother, Sakina Mujahid Hussain, is a homemaker.
“It is a proud moment for every parent. If you help fulfil your child’s curiosity during their studies, it gives them a strong foundation,” Sakina said.
Majid initially studied at a local school in Burhanpur and later enrolled in a residential school. He also attended a private coaching institute to prepare for competitive exams. His daily routine included 12 hours of study — a strict schedule that he followed for two years.
He credited his teachers, coaching institute, and disciplined study methods for his success. “I think something new has happened with me managing to crack these exams from Burhanpur. I hope my hometown grows into a Kota (a coaching hub located in Rajasthan) and becomes the next hub of competitive exams,” he said.
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To prepare for the exam, Majid said he avoided distractions, using his iPad exclusively for studying and limiting his phone usage to one hour a week to talk to family members. To cope with stress, he practised meditation and took occasional breaks.
“I had the help of gadgets like the iPad, which I used the whole day, but never for social media,” he said. “I never imagined I would get rank 3. I feel very happy.”
Looking ahead, Majid said he wants to become a software engineer and work in the field of artificial intelligence.
On cracking the JEE, he said, “There is no shortcut to success. You need two years of focused preparation. If you study for 12 hours with a synchronised plan, you can crack these exams.”