Real Student Success Stories from Matrix JEE Academy

Matrix is not just a coaching institute but a place where students from diverse areas script their inspiring IIT JEE journeys. In Matrix, JEE aspirants come from different backgrounds and with different struggle stories, and they all share one thing in common: fulfilling their IIT dream with Matrix Academy.

These Matrix topper success stories are more than top ranks. It is about real students who turned every obstacle into a milestone. These stories are a hope to every JEE aspirant that with the right mindset and the Matrix’s guidance, they can become the next topper and secure a bright future. In this blog, we will uncover the stories of five such Matrix JEE toppers, the challenges they faced, and their life philosophies that helped them crack their IIT dream.

Success Story of Matrix Student Rishabh Meel: JEE Advanced 2025 (AIR 70)

Sikar topper Rishabh Meel achieved AIR 70 and AIR 6 in the OBC category in JEE Advanced 2025. Let us discuss his exceptional JEE journey, the challenges faced, and how the Matrix Academy played a big role in his achievement.

Background

Rishabh’s target was clear- IIT Bombay. 

Rishabh’s father works in the Merchant Navy, and his mother is a homemaker. He believes all the credit for his achievements goes to his parents and mentors. His uncle, who is a teacher, played an advisory role by providing encouraging communication during his low times.

Challenges Faced

Rishbah joined Matrix JEE Academy in class 11 and chose the Foundation program. His 2-year journey was filled with significant ups and downs. Let us discuss the challenges he faced and also how he overcame them.

• Low confidence: Rishabh mentioned he struggled with low confidence, and it was hard for him to believe he could achieve a higher rank. After discussing this in personal counseling sessions at Matrix, he was able to shift his perspective. He used to believe that his mock scores were the maximum he could do, but our mentors made him understand that potential is not limited and he can always do better.
• Inconsistency and backlogs: Rishabh initially had many backlogs due to the new coaching environment. He believes that backlogs are distressing as things keep piling up if not taken care of at the right time. Further in his journey, he avoided backlogs by maintaining consistency and regularly attending the classes.
• Time constraint and notes: Another strategy he applied for better time management is using Matrix notes to highlight crucial points instead of making short notes on his own. This saved him a lot of time. 
• Social media distraction: He advises students to focus only on coaching materials and the NCERT. Social media distracts students as the JEE content over there is repetitive.
• Postponing doubt resolution: Rishabh followed one rule throughout his JEE journey – clearing doubts immediately on the same day. Matrix doubt counter helped with instant doubt clarification.
• Ignoring extra assignments from Coaching: One regret Rishabh had during the last days of JEE preparation was not solving the extra assignments provided at Matrix. He initially felt they were not important. After giving the JEE exam, he realised those questions were similar to the JEE paper. Now he advises Matrix students to take all assignments seriously.
• Panic during the exam: Rishabh panicked seeing the difficult questions in the JEE Main paper. As per Rishabh’s experience, the JEE paper is unpredictable in nature, and it is normal to panic. Hence, his advice to JEE aspirants is to maintain a calm demeanor and focus on doing their best.
• Setting the right priorities: When the JEE Main 2025 results were out, Rishabh was not satisfied with his score. He talked about this with AG sir (Matrix JEE mentor), who helped him set his priorities right. Rishabh realised that JEE Main is just one step towards IIT Bombay, and his focus should be on the next step, which is cracking JEE Advanced.

 How Matrix Academy Helped During The Journey?

• Matrix provided an organized system, which made it easier to maintain discipline and consistency.
• The personalized counselling system at Martrix helped Rishabh realise his potential and set higher goals.
• Rishabh mentions that Matrix improves the quality of study materials and notes every year. They are highly effective, as 3-4 questions came directly from the notes.
• A dedicated 15 minutes was given before the class to clarify all doubts from the previous day.
• Daily practice questions were provided, where each module has 30 questions related to one topic.
• Rishabh mentions that commitment in efforts from both students and teachers leads to success. As per his experience, there was no lack of effort and commitment from the teacher’s side.

Matrix Topper Rishabh Meel’s Philosophy

“Never be satisfied. Always believe there is scope for improvement. Keep asking yourself why those questions went wrong and why I made this mistake.”

Rishabh shared his whole JEE journey in a interview with Matrix. Watch the video for more tips on cracking JEE.

Matrix Topper Kanak’s Golden Journey: JEE Advanced 2025 (AIR 517)

Kanak secured AIR 517 in JEE Advanced 2025. She decided to go to IIT Bombay.

Background:

Kanak has been a part of Matrix High School since class 7. She chose the pre-foundation course. Her academic background is quite impressive. In class 12, she scored 97% and a perfect 100 in Maths. Her achievements don’t end here. She also cleared NTSE, STSE, and topped the Matrix Olympiad, earning a trip to Singapore.

How She Overcame Potential Challenges?

Kanak did not face any such significant challenges in her JEE journey. But she discussed how she avoided potential challenges that could have been obstacles in her journey.

• Avoiding backlogs: Kanak started her journey early, which helped build a strong foundation for JEE and classes 11, 12 as well. Hence, she managed to avoid any potential backlogs.
• Confusion about study material: Through the right guidance from Matrix mentors, she had clarity about differentiating between the right study materials. She feels that most students get overwhelmed because of study material overload. Hence, her advice is to stick to the basic NCERT and have trust in the coaching material, as it has all the necessary information. 
• Cracking the consistency code: Starting early helped her develop consistent study habits and discipline.

Study Tips:

• Follow the Matrix timetable daily without missing any regular classes.
• Make sure to complete the assignments and homework on the same day.
• Setting time limits for each question while solving the test series.
• Star marking difficult questions.
• Chapter-wise regular revision at periodic intervals.

How Matrix Academy Helped During The Journey?

• Provided detailed notes for every topic.
• Teachers were always available to solve doubts.
• Motivational and informative classes were taken by the director.
• Matrix has a home-like environment, which helps in reducing stress levels.
• MatLab facility helps in reviewing attended lectures and missed lectures.

Matrix Topper Kanak’s Philosophy

“Stick to the basics and do not confuse yourself with unnecessary books and study materials.”

From Matrix Academy to IIT Bombay – watch Kanak’s latest interview with Matrix.

Exceptional Story of Matrix Student Mayank Soni: JEE Advanced 2023 (AIR 26)

Matrix’s pride, Mayank Soni, secured AIR 26 in JEE Advanced 2023. He is also a JEE Main 100%iler (AIR 34). Let us decode his exceptional journey at Matrix.

Background:

Mayank is from Shital village in Jhunjhunu district. Coming from a humble background, his father works in the Panchayat Raj Department. He was genuinely passionate about studies from the start.

Key Strategies That Defined His Success:

• Prioritising studies (Avoiding distractions): Mayank has always kept his goal as a priority. For instance, he won the Matrix Olympiad, earning a trip to Singapore. He decided to skip the trip as he believed he could not afford to miss even a day of study.
• Unbeatable dedication: Mayank faced obstacles like suffering from dengue. His dedication was unshakable as he did not let any of those obstacles come in the way and continued giving the Matrix tests. He believes in developing mental strength during such situations and creating a balance between good health and studies.
• Never missed a class: Mayank has a record of zero absent classes. And he highly recommends the same to future JEE aspirants.
• Redirecting fear: He had his phases of overwhelming fear of failure, but he redirected it to motivation instead. Mayank mentioned that counseling sessions from his mentors helped him develop strong mental health.

Study Plan:

• He used to give an extra 8 hours of self-study daily after attending coaching classes.
• Followed the Matrix study plan religiously.

How Matrix Academy Helped During The Journey?

According to Mayank Soni, Matrix JEE Academy helped in providing structure and consistent support.

• Matrix doubt counters helped him a lot. Even during his self-study sessions, he had doubts every day and is grateful to Matrix teachers for their patience.
• The matrix test series proved to be helpful, including the advanced analytical questions.
• Consistent mentorship and regular counselling helped him and his parents as well. As they were aware of their child’s progress.
• According to Mayank’s mother, choosing Matrix Academy was the best decision for Mayank. As he has an unbreakable dedication towards studies, he needed support from a team that could always be available for doubt clarification and other needs.

Matrix Topper Mayank Soni’s Philosophy

“Never let any setbacks break your momentum. Value every moment when it comes to studies and learning, as comfort can be enjoyed later in life as well”.

Want to know more about the journey of Matrix topper Mayank Soni? Watch his latest interview where he shared study tips and more.

Success Stories of Matrix Toppers Hitesh and Ayush: An IIT Journey Against All Odds

Let us talk about how two cousins hailing from “Neem ka Thana”, Sikar, mapped their journey to the top IITs. They come from a small village with limited resources. Yet both of them secured a spot in the Matrix toppers list. Hitesh Kulhari scored 99.86%ile in JEE Main, while Ayush Kulhari scored 99.22%ile. Ayush joined IIT Kharagpur, and Hitesh joined IIT-BHU.

Why did Hitesh and Ayush choose Matrix Academy?

• A cousin of Hitesh and Ayush was a student of Matrix Academy. Based on his recommendation, Ayush and Hitesh decided to join Matrix based on their cousin’s good results.
• After inquiring about other institutes, their family found that Matrix Academy produced consistent results every year. This developed trust among the family members of Hitesh and Ayush.
• Upon asking friends and family, they heard that Matrix Academy has a reputation for its quality education and teachers.

How Matrix Helped In Cracking JEE?

Hitesh and Ayush, as well as their families, believed Matrix had an upper hand in their JEE success journey.

• Both Ayush and Hitesh agree that “only the right teacher can guide you to success”. As per their experience at Matrix, they believe the qualified IITian faculty at Matrix are the best mentors and teachers anyone could ask for.
• The teaching system at Matrix helped in building the right foundations for all subjects.
• Regular revision, along with doubt counters, helped in grasping the concepts better and get the rough amount of practice for each topic.
• Even though they both stayed away from home, Matrix provided a home-like environment as Matrix mentors made sure all the students were taken care of.
• Matrix regularly held motivation seminars to remind students of their goal.
• Overall, a combination of a peer learning environment and quality study makes Matrix stand out.

Hitesh and Ayush’s Philosophy for JEE

“Working honestly, consistently studying, and following the mentors – follow these, and no one can stop you from achieving your goals”.

Success Story of Matrix Student Gaurav Pareek: JEE Advanced 2025 (AIR 474)

Gaurav Pareek secured AIR 474 in the JEE Advanced 2025 exam and secured AIR 31 under the EWS category.

How did I secure AIR 474 IN JEE 2025? Watch Gaurav Pareek’s full interview where he discusses his study strategies and more.

Background:

Gaurav joined Matrix Coaching, Sikar, after his 10th boards. He studied in the ICSE board and secured a 98.4% in 10th grade. His JEE Main 2025 percentile is 99.988%ile.

Challenges Faced:

Gaurav’s journey in the Matrix in the initial stages was overwhelming. His early test scores were average. This was because Gaurav was not aware of the high peer competition at Matrix. This became a turning point in his journey as he realised he needed to step up to meet this competition level. Let us discuss the challenges he faced and how he overcame them:

• Health issues: Gaurav fell ill just four days before the JEE Advanced exam. Matrix mentors reminded him of what the 2-year journey taught him. Showing belief in his potential, they encouraged him to maintain composure and resilience and not lose confidence.
• Creating balance: To cover the topics he missed due to his illness, MatLab helped. He watched the pre-recorded lectures, gave test series to bring back, and he was back in the race in no time.

Study Tips:

• Attend coaching classes regularly.
• Make sure to complete daily class assignments on the same day.
• Prepare concise, short notes for quick revision.
• Do a mistake analysis after every test (try to understand why those mistakes occurred and fill the gaps).

How Matrix Academy Helped During The Journey?

Gaurav feels Matrix Sikar played a huge role in his success story.

• He gained confidence because of the well-sequenced curriculum at Matrix.
• The regular tests that were conducted every 21 days, along with PYQ modules, helped with thorough practice.
• The Matrix test papers are dynamic in nature, which is perfect as JEE is an unpredictable exam.
• MatLab system (pre-recorded lectures with doubt counters) proved to be a game-changer.
• Teachers at Matrix are extremely patient with doubts and approachable when it comes to emotional and academic support.
• Matrix notes are very effective due to their detailed concept structure and cover every single topic.

Matrix Topper Gaurav Pareek’s Philosophy

“Keep a neutral demeanor throughout the journey. Do not feel overly happy when things go well and overly demotivated when they don’t. Stay steady and believe in your dream”.

Matrix Coaching’s Director Story: From Village School to IIT Kharagpur

Inspiration for JEE Aspirants:

Mr. Narendra Kok was born in a humble farming family. Yet, he went on a commendable journey from walking barefoot to school to cracking IIT. His parents saw potential and encouraged him to prepare for JEE in Kota. With rigorous hard work, he managed to crack the IIT Kharagpur exam. After his graduation, he pursued teaching in Kota. Over time, he realized there is a need for quality education for rural children. This was the idea behind starting Matrix Coaching in 2014. His story is proof that everyone deserves to dream big and that every student deserves to live that big dream.

Message to Parents:

“Quality education is the true key to success.”

Mr. Narendra Kok encourages parents to invest in their child’s education without any second thoughts because he feels education is the strongest path to success.

Honorable Mentions of a Few Other Matrix Toppers in JEE 2025

Every topper has a story, and every story has value. The JEE preparation journey is filled with ups and downs, from late-night study sessions to never-ending struggles. But it is all worth it when you are sitting in your dream engineering college. Matrix takes pride in every student’s journey, and here are some honorable mentions of Matrix JEE 2025 toppers:

Matrix Topper Name	JEE Main Rank	JEE Advanced Rank	Success Philosophy
Bhavya Modi	AIR 445(99.976%ile)	AIR 610	“I kept my JEE Main preparation strategy simple – clear all doubts immediately, follow the Matrix schedule, and avoid backlogs”.
Sourabh Kumar Soni	AIR 515(99.972%ile)	AIR 2803	“JEE revision is the key. Use smart JEE material and focus on JEE conceptual clarity”.
Garv	AIR 863(99.94%ILE)	AIR 528	“To get success in JEE Main and Advanced is all about daily consistency, incremental improvement, and smart practice”.
Narendra Kala	AIR 862(99.94%ile)	AIR 1640	“Competitive peer learning groups are underrated when it comes to JEE preparation.”
Bhawani Swami	AIR 814(99.952%ile)	AIR 405	“Self-motivation, avoiding procrastination, and a teacher’s guidance are key factors to JEE preparation.”
Pranshu Bharia	AIR 681(99.961%ile)	AIR 2716	“I created a daily study tracker for every topic, test, and revision. I believe time management can be the biggest strength for JEE aspirants.”
Sumit Kumar	AIR 733(99.957%ile)	AIR 1723(AIR 154 – EWS)	“Doubt clearing is the most important class. Never miss a mock test.”

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