17-year-old Kabir Chhillar scores 300/300 in JEE, says clarity beats long hours
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Scoring a perfect 300 in JEE Main is a rare milestone, and 17-year-old Kabir Chhillar has achieved it through two years of focused preparation in Kota. With strong conceptual clarity, consistent mock test analysis, and disciplined time management, he emerged as one of the top performers in the January session.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the results for JEE Main 2026, and among the top performers, 12 candidates scored a perfect 100 percentiles.
One of the standout achievers is 17-year-old Kabir Chhillar, who secured a perfect 300 out of 300 in the January session, placing him among the country’s highest scorers.
A regular classroom student in Kota for the past two years, Kabir attributes his success to disciplined preparation, concept clarity, and relentless self analysis.
Originally from Gurgaon, Kabir comes from an academically inclined family.
His father, Mohit Chhillar, is an IITian currently working in a private company, while his mother, Priyanka Chhillar, is a private teacher. Born on July 30, 2008, Kabir had earlier scored 98 percent in his Class 10 board examinations, reflecting his strong academic foundation from an early stage.
Speaking to India Today, Kabir emphasised that consistent effort coupled with proper guidance played a decisive role in his achievement.
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