With unwavering determination and diligence over the past two years, Nilkrishna Gajare, the son of a farmer from Maharashtra's Washim district, has secured the All India Rank 1 in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains. Originating from Belkhed, a secluded village in Washim, Nilkrishna adhered to a rigorous study regimen, committing over 10 hours daily to prepare for the exams. The outcomes of the JEE Mains administered by the National Testing Agency were disclosed on Thursday.















Talking to PTI over the phone, Nilkrishna's father, Nirmal Gajare, said he had no words to express his happiness over his son's success.


Nilkrishna did his primary schooling at Rajeshwar Convent in Akola and J C High School in Karanja Lad in Washim and had lived with his aunt at the time, he said.


"Nilkrishna has always been a brilliant student and was good at sports. He participated in the district and national level tournaments in archery," Nirmal Gajare said.


The 19-year-old is pursuing his studies at Shree Dnyaneshwar Maskuji Burungale Science and Arts College, Shegaon.


Nilkrishna wakes up by 4 am, studies for two hours, and does "pranayam" (breathing exercises) and again starts studying from 8.30 am and sleeps by 10 pm, Gajare said.


"I wanted him to do well in studies and life and motivated him. I want him to achieve things I never could," Gajare said, who is over the moon about his son's success.


Nilkrishna wishes to study at IIT Bombay and would work towards becoming a scientist, he said.


Having conquered one hurdle to achieve his dream, Nilkrishna is in Shegaon preparing for JEE-Advanced, which will be conducted next month. 


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