Manan Aggarwal from Sonepat, Haryana, was All India Rank 14 in JEE Advanced 2019 after scoring 99.97 percentile in JEE Main 2019. He studied about 12 hours a day, took two computer-based mocks daily and made time for a morning walk and meditation. Here is his story in his words, and how JEE Advanced 2027 differs.
Manan Aggarwal: JEE Advanced AIR 14
His profile, daily routine and advice in his own words, and how to use them for JEE Advanced 2027.
Who is Manan Aggarwal?
Manan Aggarwal is a CBSE student from Sonepat who ranked 14th in India in JEE Advanced 2019 and planned to study Computer Science at IIT Bombay.
| Detail | Manan Aggarwal |
|---|---|
| JEE Advanced 2019 | All India Rank 14; score 302 and Haryana rank 1 (as he told us) |
| JEE Main 2019 | 99.97 percentile, All India Rank 194 |
| School | Jankidas Kapur Public School, Sonepat (CBSE) |
| Coaching | FIITJEE Punjabi Bagh, 2-year classroom programme |
| Aim | Computer Science at IIT Bombay |
His father is an AGM at BSNL and his mother an associate professor at Hindu College, Sonepat.
How did Manan Aggarwal prepare for JEE Advanced?
He began in Class 10 and went full force from Class 11: “I used to study for about 12 hours, every day.”
- Daily work: assignments, question banks, mock tests and doubt sessions with his FIITJEE teachers.
- Mocks: about two computer-based mock tests a day in the final phase.
- Review: after each test he listed what went right and wrong, found the reason for each mistake and made a revision plan with his teachers.
- Balance: a morning walk and meditation were fixed parts of his day.
- Coaching: he considered it very important for JEE because of regular tests, quizzes and doubt classes.
Books he named besides NCERT and FIITJEE material: H.C. Verma, Vikas Gupta, M.S. Chauhan and A.K. Jaiswal.
What is his advice for JEE aspirants?
“My message would be to try to enjoy the subjects that you study, as much as possible, it will help you to study well and try to make your preparatory days of Class XI and XII a wonderful experience.” He also stressed NCERT, strong concepts and their application.
How is JEE Advanced 2027 different from Manan’s exam?
| Feature | JEE Advanced 2019 | JEE Advanced now (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Organised by | IIT Roorkee | IIT Roorkee in 2026; IIT Delhi is next in rotation for 2027 (not yet confirmed) |
| Mode | Computer-based | Computer-based test, English and Hindi |
| Papers | Two compulsory papers on one day | Two compulsory 3-hour papers on one day |
| Maximum marks | 372 | 360 (180 per paper) |
| Who can sit | Top 2,45,000 in JEE Main Paper 1 | Top 2,50,000 in JEE Main Paper 1 |
JEE Advanced 2027 is expected in May 2027. Dates, eligibility and registration are on the JEE Advanced 2027 page.
How can you use his tips for JEE Advanced 2027?
- Start building concepts in Class 10 or early Class 11.
- Take computer-based mocks often in the last phase; the official practice tests are under Resources on jeeadv.ac.in.
- Analyse every mock: list mistakes, find the cause and plan revision around them.
- Keep a fixed daily habit for health, such as a walk or meditation.
- Solve the JEE Advanced previous year question papers paper by paper.
Read how Anjishnu Bose (AIR 26, 2015) and Srajan Garg (AIR 21, 2014) prepared.