KCET topper Srajan credits daily revision and consistency for AIR 2

Srajan BS of Deeksha Vedantu, Mahalakshmipuram, secured All India Rank (AIR) 2 in KCET 2026. The 18-year-old scored 177 out of 180 marks in the entrance test and secured 598 out of 600 marks in the Karnataka Board Class 12 examinations. Under the Karnataka Central Eligibility Test ranking formula, where CET and board marks carry 50 percent weightage each. KCET Result 2026 LIVE updates.

Speaking about his achievement to Careers360, Srajan said he was delighted with the result and had expected to be among the top 10 candidates. "I feel very proud and happy. I was at home when the result was announced. My mother saw my rank on television and informed me. She jumped out of joy with teary eyes," he said.

Srajan studied Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, French and Computer Science in Class 12. He scored full marks in Physics, Chemistry, Maths, French and Computer Science.

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Apart from KCET, Srajan also performed well in national-level engineering entrance examinations. He secured an AIR of around 6,700 in JEE Main and an EWS category rank that makes him eligible for admission to institutions such as NIT Surathkal. In JEE Advanced 2026, he secured AIR 4,630 and an EWS category rank of 548. He is currently considering options including Mechanical Engineering at IIT Kanpur or IIT Hyderabad.

When asked about his preferred career path, Srajan said he remains divided between opportunities available through KCET and the IIT route. While he was initially inclined towards Computer Science, he developed a strong interest in Mechanical from October onwards and is still discussing his final choice with his parents.

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Studying daily helped me

Sharing his preparation strategy, Srajan said consistency mattered more than long study hours. "I don't think a fixed routine is important. I focused on improving my weak areas and studied around three hours daily. Revision was my priority. I maintained a diary and revised topics repeatedly after a week," he said.

A former ICSE student who secured a state rank in Class 10, Srajan credits regular revision and self-discipline for his success. Outside academics, he enjoys watching YouTube content.

Offering advice to fellow students, he said, "Don't lose confidence. There are always good opportunities ahead. Life doesn't end with Class 12 results." Looking ahead, Srajan is interested in government-sector careers, including opportunities in the railways and mechanical engineering-related fields.