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The results of the JEE Mains 2025 April session have been announced, and leading the ranks this year is a 17-year-old prodigy from Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Om Prakash Behera has clinched the All India Rank 1 with a perfect score of 300 out of 300—an extraordinary feat he achieved in the January session, proving his unwavering consistency and focus. He achieved a 100 percentile score in the January session of JEE Main, which made him eligible for top ranks, so he chose not to appear for the April session.
Secret behind his successUnlike most teens of his age, Om consciously stayed away from mobile phones and social media during his preparation, choosing instead to focus on 8–9 hours of rigorous self-study every day. His routine included detailed test analysis and a disciplined approach to learning from mistakes. For mental relaxation, he opted for reading novels rather than scrolling through screens.
His mantra was to focus on the present, not dwell on the past. Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, extended his heartfelt congratulations to Om Prakash Behera for securing a perfect 100 percentile in the JEE Mains exam, calling it a historic moment for the state. He praised Om Prakash’s unwavering dedication, relentless hard work, and the immense support of his parents, Kamal Kant Behera and Smita Rani Behera, who played a crucial role in nurturing his dreams.
Singh Deo described Om’s journey as an inspiration for countless young minds to aim high and persevere. He also wished him the very best as he pursues his aspirations at IIT Bombay and continues to make Odisha proud.His family background and educationBorn on January 12, 2008, into a family that values education deeply, Om credits much of his success to the unwavering support of his parents.
His father, Kamlakant Behera, is an officer in the Odisha Administrative Services, while his mother, Smita Rani Behera, is a college lecturer who took a three-year career break to relocate to Kota and support her son’s ambitions.Om joined the regular classroom program at Allen Career Institute in Kota after scoring 92% in his Class 10 exams. He attributed much of his success to the institute’s structured study material and the highly competitive ecosystem that pushed him to stay sharp.
His IIT-Bombay ambitionsCurrently, Om is gearing up for the JEE Advanced and has his eyes set on securing a seat in Computer Science at the prestigious IIT Bombay—India’s top engineering institute..
