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India.com
04-06-2025
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- India.com
Meet Devdutta Majhi, JEE Advanced female topper who cleared exam by self-study, she is from.., her AIR is…
Devdutta Majhi, who made headlines by topping the West Bengal Madhyamik exams in 2023 and securing the 6th position in the Higher Secondary exams, has now achieved yet another extraordinary milestone. She has emerged as the female topper in JEE Advanced 2025, earning an impressive All India Rank 16 in the Common Rank List with 312 marks. She also topped the state of West Bengal and the IIT Kharagpur zone. Hailing from the IIT Kharagpur zone, she is one of the five students from the region to make it to the top 100. A student of Katwa Durgadasi Chaudhurani Girls' High School, Devdutta's consistent academic brilliance has now been stamped with national-level success. Advertisement === Unlike many JEE aspirants who depend on coaching centers, Devdutta took a different route. She chose to prepare from home, using online resources to clear her doubts and improve her understanding. She also regularly practiced through mock tests to sharpen her skills. After finishing her Madhyamik exams in 2023, Devdutta followed a strict study routine, dedicating at least 10 hours a day for JEE preparation. Speaking to The Times of India, she said, 'I had a clear goal i.e. to crack JEE Advanced. I avoided all social events, family functions, and distractions to stay focused.' Advertisement === 'Self-study was my strength,' says Devdutta Majhi Devdutta Majhi believes that success in exams like JEE Mains and Advanced is not something coaching centres alone can ensure. 'You need a proper study plan and consistent practice over two years. At the end of the day, self-study is the most effective tool,' she shared. What makes her achievement even more meaningful is the personal sacrifice that came with it. Devdutta, who used to love playing the violin, set it aside completely during her preparation. 'I didn't touch my violin for two years. It was something I loved deeply, but I knew I had to give it up. The only break I allowed myself was talking to my mother about my studies,' she said with a smile. After securing AIR 16 in JEE Advanced 2025 and emerging as the female topper, Devdutta now wants to get admission in the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore. She wants to explore the world of artificial intelligence and robotics, especially in the field of research. The JEE Advanced 2025, conducted on May 18, saw 1.8 lakh candidates appear for both Paper 1 and Paper 2. Out of those, 54,378 students qualified, including 9,404 girls.
Time of India
03-06-2025
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- Time of India
2023 Madhyamik topper comes first among girls with 16th rank in JEE(A)
KOLKATA: A Madhyamik topper in 2023, Katwa's Devdutta Majhi has come out on top among girls in this year's JEE (Advanced), securing an overall rank of 16 with 312 marks. The Katwa Durgadasi Chaudhurani Girls' High School student, who had ranked 6th in HS, aims to join IISc for further studies. Besides Devdutta, four other candidates from the IIT Kharagpur zone are among the top 100. Following Devdutta's brilliant performance, which she says is the result of two years of hard work, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee congratulated her on X. Devdutta wants to conduct research in the fields of AI and robotics. Devdutta told TOI that she had studied for JEE by herself, without much help from coaching centres. She went online for expert consultations and mock tests. "I kept myself away from all programmes and family gatherings to focus only on studies. One has to practise and study every day, for at least two years, if they want to do well in competitive exams," she said. Since Madhyamik, Devdutta has been studying 10 hours a day. She gave up playing the violin, once her favourite hobby, and went back to it only after her JEE exams. In the last two years, her only pastime has been speaking to her mother about her preparations.
Indian Express
02-06-2025
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- Indian Express
‘Wish I could have done better': Devdutta Majhi, female topper in JEE Advanced with AIR 16
Devdutta Majhi from the IIT Kharagpur zone has emerged as the top female topper in the JEE Advanced, bagging an All India Rank of 16, scoring 312 marks in the Common Rank List. Hailing from Katwa, her success comes as no surprise: she has consistently excelled at academic milestones. In 2023, she was the West Bengal Madhyamik topper, followed by a perfect 100 percentile and AIR 1 in JEE Main 2025 (Session 2). 'For the last two years, I have been studying for this day. I wish I could have done a bit better,' she said. A student of Katwa Durgadasi Chaudhurani Girls' High School, Devdutta studied for 10-12 hours daily. Her dream is to join IISc Bangalore to pursue a BTech in Computing, followed by research in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. Over 1.8 lakh candidates appeared for the JEE Advanced this year. Her mother, Shelly Dan, a physics teacher, expressed pride and surprise. 'I am very happy for her. I had expected a good rank, but not this. She is the female topper. We were waiting for this day. She studied under my guidance. She never took tuitions, just self-study and online guidance. Many students go to Kota or Delhi, but she didn't,' Dan said. Majhi, who enjoys playing chess, caring for stray animals, and playing the violin, credited her preparation strategy to a disciplined study plan. 'I focused on theory in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics first, then practiced problem-solving. I had a lot of books for that,' she said. She also occasionally took online guidance from teachers based in Delhi and Kolkata. For aspirants, she advised that one needs hard work, discipline, and dedication.
Time of India
02-06-2025
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- Time of India
JEE Advanced 2025: Focussed self-study, not coaching, made Devdutta Majhi the top-ranked girl in India
Devdutta Majhi, who topped the West Bengal Madhyamik examination in 2023 and secured sixth rank in the Higher Secondary, has now emerged as the female topper in JEE Advanced 2025, clinching All India Rank 16 in the Common Rank List (CRL) with a remarkable 312 marks. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now She is among five candidates from the IIT Kharagpur zone who made it to the top 100. A student of Katwa Durgadasi Chaudhurani Girls' High School, 's achievement adds yet another feather to her already stellar academic journey. Speaking to The Times of India , she described her success as the outcome of two years of unwavering self-discipline and focussed self-study. Unlike many aspirants who rely on coaching hubs, Devdutta carved her own path. She studied independently, took online classes to clear doubts, and regularly appeared for mock tests — all from the confines of her home. Her routine after Madhyamik 2023 became one of intense dedication—clocking in at least 10 hours of study every day. 'I had set my goal to crack JEE Advanced to pursue my dreams. I distanced myself from all programmes, family gatherings, and other distractions to focus solely on my studies,' Devdutta shared. 'Coaching centres can't do everything. Cracking exams like JEE Mains and Advanced requires a systematic study plan and daily practice for at least two years. Nothing works better than self-study,' she added. What made this journey more personal was what she gave up along the way. 'I stopped playing the violin, which used to be my favourite pastime. I only picked it up again after the exam. For two years, the only recreation I allowed myself was chatting with my mother about my preparation,' she recalled with a smile. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Her mother, Shelly Dan, a physics teacher at the same school, stood by her through every step of this intense journey. We've been waiting for this day for two years. We both sacrificed everything for this moment, and I'm so proud she achieved what she dreamed of,' she said emotionally. Devdutta's father, a physics professor, stays in Asansol and has also been a strong pillar of support. Now, Devdutta plans to join IISc Bangalore to pursue a career in artificial intelligence and robotics, with a keen interest in research. In the JEE Advanced 2025, held on 18 May, a total of 1.8 lakh candidates appeared for both Papers 1 and 2. Out of these, 54,378 qualified, including 9,404 female candidates. Apart from Devdutta, four other candidates from the IIT Kharagpur zone made it to the top 100: Hans Daruka (Rank 39), Aritro Ray (Rank 50), Sanyajyoti Biswas (Rank 63), and Nabaneet Priyadarshi (Rank 97).
Time of India
07-05-2025
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- Time of India
JEE Main topper bags 6th spot in HS exam
Kolkata: The All India JEE Main topper , Devdutta Majhi from Katwa, secured the sixth position in the Higher Secondary exams . She was among the 10 candidates across the country who obtained perfect scores in the April session (session 2) and was the only female candidate among them. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now She also scored an impressive 492 out of 500, with 98.4% in her HS exams. A student of Katwa Durgadasi Chaudhurani Girls' High School, Devdutta had previously topped the West Bengal Madhyamik exam in 2023. The focused and determined girl said, "I am extremely happy after seeing my name in the merit list. I focused mainly on preparing for JEE Mains, and alternatively, I prepared for the HS, too." With aspirations to join IISc Bangalore and contribute to scientific research, she is now preparing for JEE Advanced and WBJEE, continuing her inspiring academic journey. Her mother, Shelly Dan, who is a physics teacher at the same school, said, "We are very happy that she has been consistently doing well. Now she is preparing for her JEE Advanced. I am proud of her." The teacher in charge of her school, Snigdha Banerjee, said, "We knew she would be in the merit list, and we are very happy to see her name in the list. She worked hard preparing for competitive exams as well as for HS. Moreover, she attended classes regularly."
