Synopsis
Bihar's Panini Sharma tops the JEE Mains 2025 with a 99.9942 percentile, showcasing exceptional academic talent and passion for astronomy. His achievements underline the growing prominence of Bihar's students in competitive exams.Key Takeaways
- Panini Sharma achieved a 99.9942 percentile in JEE Mains 2025.
- He ranked 23rd nationally.
- Panini's father highlighted his passion for astronomy.
- He won a silver medal in the International Olympiad.
- Bihar's students are excelling in competitive exams.
Patna, Feb 12 (NationPress) The results for the January session of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains 2025 have been announced, and Bihar's Panini Sharma has claimed the title of state topper by achieving an outstanding 99.9942 percentile.
Holding an All India Rank (AIR) of 23, Panini has made his hometown of Hajipur, Vaishali, and the whole state of Bihar proud.
Panini, the son of Sanjay Sharma and Nibha Kumari, completed his education in Patna. His father mentioned that Panini has always been an exceptionally bright student with a strong interest in astronomy and astrophysics.
His academic prowess is further highlighted by his impressive accomplishments in international competitions.
He earned a silver medal at the 17th International Olympiad of Astronomy and Astrophysics 2024 held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He was also chosen for OCSC 2023 (Astronomy and Astrophysics) and qualified for INPHO, INCHO, and INAO, opting for Astronomy Camp as his specialization.
"Panini has always been profoundly passionate about astronomy. He has succeeded in numerous national and international competitive exams, and this JEE Mains achievement is yet another milestone in his journey," stated Sanjay Sharma, Panini's father.
In addition to Panini, Abhishek Kumar, another talented student from Bihar, attained a 99.8738 percentile, further enhancing the state's academic reputation. His exceptional results highlight the increasing success of Bihar's students in competitive examinations.
During the JEE Mains 2025 exam, 13,11,544 students registered, with 12,58,136 (95.93 percent) appearing for it. The exam took place on January 22-24 and January 28-29 at 618 centres across 304 cities nationwide, with 14 students achieving a perfect 100 percentile.
The remarkable success of Bihar's students in the JEE Mains 2025, particularly Panini Sharma's state-leading accomplishment, showcases the commitment, effort, and rising academic excellence of students in the area.
With JEE Advanced 2025 approaching, these achievers are now setting their sights on securing seats in prestigious IITs and top engineering institutions throughout India.
