PW JEE Main Paper 2 Topper Divyanshu 98.33 Percentile Success Story
Preparing for an architecture entrance exam can be challenging, especially when you are taking a drop year and dealing with questions about your career choice. Divyanshu faced similar concerns while preparing for JEE Main Paper 2. After identifying his weaknesses in reasoning during his earlier experience with the exam, he changed his approach and joined PW’s Design and Architecture batch.
His preparation focused on improving all three sections, managing distractions, and making effective use of the available study material. Divyanshu eventually scored 98.33 percentile in JEE Main Paper 2 (2025). His journey offers useful lessons for students preparing for architecture entrance examinations.
Divyanshu's Journey From an Enginnering Preparaion to JEE Main Paper 2
Divyanshu was primarily preparing for JEE Main Paper 1 for engineering. In the previous year, he had filled out the architecture entrance exam form by mistake and decided to see how the examination went. That experience helped him realise that reasoning was an area he needed to work on, even though he had performed well in mathematics.
When PW introduced its Design and Architecture batch, he decided to enrol and began attending classes, including drawing sessions. This gave him an opportunity to work on the subjects required for the examination rather than concentrating mainly on mathematics.
“Last year maine by mistake architecture ka form fill kar diya tha, socha ki dekhte hain exam kaisa hota hai. Uske baad mujhe realise hua ki reasoning mein kami thi. Us time Maths mein easily 90% aa gaye the.”
Explaining why he joined PW, he added:
“Last year PW mein batch nahi tha. Is saal Design and Architecture ka naya batch start hua, toh maine socha ismein enrol kar leta hoon, beneficial rahega. Uske baad classes start ki, drawing classes bhi, aur mujhe achha laga.”
How Divyanshu Managed Drop-Year Pressure and Distractions
A drop year can bring uncertainty about preparation, career choices, and other people's expectations. Divyanshu also worried about what people would say if he spent a year preparing but did not achieve his goal. During these moments, his mother's encouragement helped him concentrate on his studies instead of worrying about the outcome.
He also kept his social media use limited. Rather than spending long periods scrolling through reels, he spent his free time talking to his mother, playing games, or playing badminton at night. This allowed him to take breaks without letting them interfere with his preparation.
“Sometimes main mummy se share karta tha, ‘Ab humne ek saal ka drop le liya hai. Agar kuch nahi hua toh sab kya sochenge?’ Mummy kehti thi ki koi kuch nahi sochega. Tum apna dekho, Kanha Ji aur Bhagwan ko yaad karke padhne baith jao. Baaki sab Bhagwan dekh lenge.”
He also explained how he managed his leisure time.
“Basically, main social media par zyada active nahi tha. Free time mein mummy se baat kar lete the, neeche jaake khel lete the, raat ko badminton khelte the.”
His experience highlights the importance of maintaining a balance between study sessions and breaks while keeping distractions under control.
How PW Helped Divyanshu Prepare for JEE Main Paper 2
PW's Design and Architecture Batch helped Divyanshu understand how to approach the examination and prepare for its different sections. He used the available classes, mathematics modules, DPPs, and tests instead of collecting numerous additional books.
He also mentioned receiving guidance from Amardeep Sir, whom he had consulted during his preparation. This guidance helped him understand how to move forward and make decisions about his preparation.
“Basically, mujhe preparation ka jo frame mila hai, woh PW se hi mila hai ki kaise aage badhna hai aur kya karna chahiye. Aur recently maine Amardeep Sir se bhi kaafi baat ki hai, toh woh bhi bahut help karte hain.”
Study Material and Resources He Used
Divyanshu preferred to keep his preparation resources limited so that he could focus on practice and revision.
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Mathematics: He used the modules available through his PW batch.
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Practice: He solved DPPs and attempted tests to practise questions.
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Reasoning: He referred to an Arihant book for additional preparation.
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Drawing: He attended drawing classes and practised completing the questions within the examination time.
Divyanshu shared:
“Maine sabse pehle koi books buy nahi ki thi. Jab hum batch mein enrolled hote hain, toh mostly necessary cheezein wahin mil jaati hain. Maths ke liye mere paas modules the, toh main bahar se kuch nahi karta tha. DPPs aur tests bhi the.”
His approach shows how students can avoid unnecessary resource collection and devote more time to understanding concepts, solving questions, and revising.
Divyanshu's Strategy for Mathematics, Reasoning, and Drawing
Divyanshu worked on the three sections required for JEE Main Paper 2, paying particular attention to reasoning after identifying it as a weak area during his earlier experience. He also practised drawing and developed a way to allocate time to the different sections during the examination.
During the actual paper, he initially found some mathematics questions difficult. Instead of allowing this to affect his entire attempt, he moved to reasoning and returned to mathematics later.
“Drawing section lengthy tha, lekin somehow maine dono drawings time par complete kar li thi. Pehle Maths section mein gaya, toh kuch questions dekhkar laga ki nahi ho payega. Mera morale thoda down hua, phir maine Bhagwan se pray kiya ki mere paas baith jaana.”
He continued:
“Reasoning ke 50 questions mein se maine 40 solve kiye. Phir Maths mein gaya, aadhe ghante mein 8 questions kiye. Uske baad Drawing par switch kiya aur baad mein wapas Maths aur Reasoning ke bache hue questions dekhe.”
This approach helped him avoid getting stuck on one section. His experience also illustrates why practising time management before the examination can help students adjust their strategy when a section takes longer than expected.
How Divyanshu Handled Difficult Questions and Study Burnout
During preparation, Divyanshu sometimes struggled with mathematics questions that he could not solve immediately. Rather than spending too much time on one problem, he took a short break and attempted it again. If he still could not solve it, he moved on to another question.
He used a similar approach to remember architecture-related facts, such as the names of architects. Instead of repeatedly reading the same information, he created stories and discussed them with his mother. She sometimes suggested associations that made the names easier to recall.
“Kabhi Maths ka question solve nahi hota tha, toh lagta tha ki ab nahi ho payega. Ek-do baar try karta tha. Agar nahi hota tha, toh 10–15 minute ka break le sakte ho aur phir try karo. Agar phir bhi nahi ho raha, toh question skip kar do.”
Talking about memorising facts, he shared:
“Reasoning mein architects ke names yaad nahi hote the, toh break mein neeche jaake mummy se baat karta tha. Jo cheez yaad nahi hoti thi, uski story bana ke mummy ko batata tha. Mummy bhi ideas deti thi ki kisi architect ka naam kisi insaan se resemble karta hai, toh us tarah yaad kar lo.”
These techniques helped him approach difficult questions more calmly and use his breaks productively.
What Divyanshu's Journey Teaches JEE Main Paper 2 Aspirants
Divyanshu's experience offers several practical lessons for students preparing for JEE Main Paper 2.
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Identify your weak areas: His earlier experience helped him recognise the need to work on reasoning alongside mathematics.
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Choose resources carefully: He relied on batch modules, DPPs, tests, and a separate reasoning book rather than collecting numerous resources.
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Limit distractions: Keeping social media use under control helped him maintain his study routine.
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Practise time management: Moving between mathematics, reasoning, and drawing helped him manage the examination when some questions proved difficult.
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Take short breaks when needed: He stepped away from difficult questions temporarily instead of allowing frustration to affect his entire study session.
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Seek family support: His mother's encouragement helped him manage the pressure associated with taking a drop year.
Divyanshu also had a message for students who are unsure about pursuing design or architecture because of other people's opinions.
He advised:
“It's not mandatory for anyone to go into design. But whatever your field is, put your full potential into it. Baaki cheezon ki tension mat lo. You'll reap the rewards.”
He further shared a simple thought for aspirants:
“Think less, not more, but think completely, not half.”
Divyanshu's journey shows that preparation is not only about studying for long hours. Understanding your weaknesses, using suitable resources, practising consistently, and learning to manage pressure are also important parts of exam preparation. His 98.33 percentile in JEE Main Paper 2 (2025) serves as a meaningful milestone in his journey towards a career in architecture.
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