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Chandigarh, June 2, 2026: Students of Sri Chaitanya delivered outstanding results in JEE Advanced 2026. The institute produced 3 students in the Top 50, 4 students in the Top 100, and 17 students in the Top 1000 ranks nationally. Notably, Sri Chaitanya North emerged as the only institute in the region to produce 3 students in the Top 50, further reinforcing its reputation for nurturing top engineering aspirants.
Leading the success story is Yajat Shinghal, who secured AIR 21 and emerged as the Haryana and Tricity Topper. A two-year classroom student of Sri Chaitanya and a student of Bhavan Vidyalaya, Panchkula, Yajat has been passionate about Mathematics from an early age. His achievements include qualification in INMO, participation in the prestigious IMOTC Camp, appearance in INChO 2026, and AIR 100 in JEE Main 2026. Having completed his schooling till Class 10 from DPS Bathinda, Yajat dedicated nearly eight hours daily to self-study and focused on conceptual understanding. “If you really want to do something, then commit yourself completely to it,” he said. His mother, an IELTS trainer, shared, “More than the rank, we are proud of his sincerity, discipline and love for learning.”
Another stellar performer is Arnav Gandhi, who secured AIR 36, A two-year classroom student of Sri Chaitanya and a student of Bhavan Vidyalaya, Panchkula, Arnav had earlier secured AIR 22 in JEE Main 2026 and emerged as a Haryana topper. His academic achievements include qualifying IOQM, RMO, NSEP and NSEC. Following a disciplined study routine of six to eight hours daily, Arnav focused on analysing tests and learning from mistakes. “Every test became an opportunity to learn and improve,” he said. His parents, both doctors, credited his consistency and determination for the achievement.
Aarush Singhal, a six-year classroom student associated with Sri Chaitanya since Class 7, secured AIR 45 and emerged as the Chandigarh Topper. A student of Bhavan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh, Aarush had earlier secured AIR 8 in JEE Main 2026, also becoming Chandigarh Topper. His impressive academic profile includes qualifications in INMO, INPhO, INChO and INAO, along with participation in prestigious OCSC Camps. Aarush attributes his success to concept clarity, disciplined preparation and long-term consistency. “Understanding concepts and staying consistent over a long period of time made the difference,” he said. His parents described the achievement as the result of years of focus, discipline and hard work.
Apart from these achievers, Sri Chaitanya students Aditya Gupta (AIR 81) and Sidak Gulati (AIR 108) also delivered impressive performances, contributing to the institute’s outstanding results.
Nationally, Sri Chaitanya recorded 3 students in the Top 10, further reaffirming its position among India’s leading institutes for IIT-JEE preparation.
Congratulating the students, Mrinal Singh, Academic Director, Sri Chaitanya North, said, “These achievements reflect years of dedication, discipline and perseverance. Our students have demonstrated that with the right guidance and consistent effort, extraordinary goals can be achieved.”