JEE Main session-1 result: Odisha boy Bhavesh Patra becomes first Odia student to get 100th percentile

In a proud moment for the State, Odisha’s Bhavesh Patra topped the state in JEE Main 2026 Session–1, the results of which were declared today by the National Testing Agency. 

He is among the 12 candidates across the country who have secured a perfect 100th percentile in the prestigious engineering entrance examination. Notably, Bhavesh has emerged as the first Odia student to achieve the coveted 100th percentile in JEE (Main).

Focus on Quality Study

Speaking exclusively to Odisha TV, Bhavesh expressed his happiness over the achievement. “I’m very happy today, and this is the result of my hard work. I would study for around 10 hours every day. But I would suggest aspirants to set a target and focus on that instead of counting daily hours,” he said.

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Sharing his preparation strategy, Bhavesh emphasized the importance of consistency. “Every day, one must cover Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics without fail. Self-motivation is the key to staying focused. I am grateful to my teachers and my parents for their constant support,” he added.

Phone, A Distraction

Interestingly, Bhavesh revealed that he had completely given up using mobile phones during Classes 11 and 12 to avoid distractions. “Though social media has some benefits, it is mostly distracting for serious aspirants,” he remarked.

With eyes now set on JEE Advanced, Bhavesh said he is rigorously solving previous years’ papers to improve further. Confident about his IIT dream, he stated that he aims to replicate his perfect score in JEE Advanced as well.

Advising fellow aspirants, he stressed quality over quantity in studies. “Instead of studying 15-18 hours, focus on quality learning. Even 5-6 hours of dedicated and focused study is enough,” he said.