Why I Lost IIT Delhi Despite Outscoring My Friend in Math & Physics
A JEE Advanced candidate discovers that hostel respect and 'hard work' optics led him to neglect the highest ROI subject.
AIR 4,500 → Missed IIT Delhi by 200 marks
My scores (out of 180 each):
- Math: 82
- Physics: 78
- Chemistry: 41 ❌
Friend's scores (AIR 1,800):
- Math: 71
- Physics: 69
- Chemistry: 89 ✓
He scored 29 less in Math+Physics. Still beat me by 2,700 ranks.