The results of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2025 were declared on Monday, with Rajit Gupta from the IIT Delhi zone securing the top position in the Common Rank List (CRL). Gupta scored an impressive 332 out of 360 marks, making him the highest scorer in one of the toughest engineering entrance exams in the country.
According to a senior official from the IITs’ Joint Admission Board, “A total of 1,80,422 candidates appeared for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 in the JEE (Advanced) held on May 18. Out of them, 54,378 candidates have successfully qualified.”
📊 JEE Advanced 2025: Quick Stats
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Total Appeared: 1,80,422
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Total Qualified: 54,378
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Topper: Rajit Gupta (IIT Delhi Zone) – 332/360
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Top Female Ranker: Devdutta Majhi (IIT Kharagpur Zone) – CRL 16, 312/360
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Female Qualifiers: 9,404
Top Female Achiever: Devdutta Majhi
Devdutta Majhi from the IIT Kharagpur zone emerged as the top female ranker, securing an All India Rank (AIR) 16 with 312 marks. Her outstanding performance is being widely praised for breaking barriers in a highly competitive space.
Celebrations and Reactions
Social media was abuzz with congratulatory messages for the toppers. Rajit Gupta, who aspires to join IIT Bombay’s Computer Science program, said, “It’s a dream come true. The journey has been challenging, but with consistency and support from mentors, it became achievable.”
Next Steps for Candidates
Qualified candidates will now move to the JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counseling process, which will begin shortly. Students will be able to select and lock their preferences across 23 IITs, 31 NITs, and several IIITs and GFTIs.
