JEE Advanced 2025: Cricketer Saksham Jindal Secures AIR 2

Hailing from Hisar, Haryana, Saksham Jindal once aspired to become a professional cricketer. A district-level player in the under-14 category, his sporting journey took a turn during the Covid-19 lockdown when he was forced to stay indoors and could no longer train.

It was during this time that Saksham discovered a passion for mathematics and began participating in Olympiads. His growing confidence in the subject eventually led him to pursue JEE Advanced. Despite initial concerns about sending him to Kota due to safety and pressure issues, his parents were reassured after speaking with peers and teachers. They allowed Saksham to move to the coaching hub, where his academic journey gained momentum.

Saksham’s hard work paid off when he secured an All India Rank (AIR) 2 in JEE Advanced 2025.