When an “ordinary” student cracks one of the world’s toughest exams with an All India Rank of 102 — without any prior IIT Foundation training — the entire education system sits up and takes notice. That’s exactly what Resonance Hyderabad achieved in JEE Advanced 2025.
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JEE Advanced 2025: The Big Numbers at a Glance
| Metric | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Top Rank (Open Category) | AIR 102 — Palla Shiva Sanketh Reddy |
| Students with AIR below 1000 | 17+ (Open + Reserved Categories) |
| Total IIT qualifiers | 170+ students |
| Campuses contributing | Every Resonance Hyderabad campus |
| Success rate | Over 80% |
The Star of the Show: Palla Shiva Sanketh Reddy
Palla Shiva Sanketh Reddy secured an All India Rank of 102 in the Open Category — a historic feat achieved without undergoing any prior IIT Foundation training. This is the first time in the history of Telugu-speaking states that such a high rank has been secured under these circumstances.
His director said it best: “Watching an ordinary student achieve an extraordinary rank is a dream come true for Resonance. His journey is a fine example of success — with the right mentorship, strong willpower, and relentless effort, nothing is impossible.”

Resonance Hyderabad’s Other Top Performers (AIR below 1000)
Among the other standout performers from Resonance Junior Colleges, V Shashi Koushik secured AIR 401, B Sahithi AIR 642, Soumya AIR 659, Anirudh AIR 714, Sharan AIR 750, Hruday AIR 810, Siddhu AIR 833, M Charan Teja AIR 854, and B Umesh Chandra AIR 941. The Hans India
Over 170 students from various Resonance Hyderabad campuses are expected to secure admissions into prestigious IITs across India, with every campus contributing successful candidates.
Why This Result Matters
JEE Advanced is widely regarded as one of the most competitive entrance exams in the world, with only the top 2.5 lakh JEE Main qualifiers eligible to even sit for it. Breaking into the top 1000 nationally — without foundation coaching — is an extraordinary achievement that challenges the long-held belief that IIT success requires years of foundational prep from middle school.
Resonance was established in 2001 in Kota, Rajasthan, by R.K. Verma, an IIT Madras alumnus, and has since grown into a powerhouse in competitive exam coaching with over 3.3 lakh students admitted into IITs, NITs, IIITs, and top medical colleges. Resonance Kota extended its footprint to Hyderabad in 2018, and has since delivered a consistent success rate of over 80%. MatribhumisamacharTRIPURA STAR NEWS
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FAQs
Q. How many Resonance Hyderabad students secured AIR below 1000 in JEE Advanced 2025?
Over 17 students from Resonance Hyderabad secured All India Ranks below 1000 across Open and reserved categories, with the topper Palla Shiva Sanketh Reddy achieving AIR 102.
Q. Did Resonance Hyderabad’s top ranker have IIT Foundation coaching?
No — Palla Shiva Sanketh Reddy achieved AIR 102 without any prior IIT Foundation training, marking a historic first for Telugu-speaking states.





