In a first, RISE student rises with AIR 152 in JEE

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Srinagar, April 19: In a monumental academic breakthrough for Jammu & Kashmir, Toiyeb Ashiq, a student of RISE, has scripted history by securing All India Rank 152 in JEE Main 2025.

This is the highest rank ever achieved by any student from Kashmir in the prestigious national-level engineering entrance exam, a moment of immense pride for the region and a landmark achievement in Kashmir’s academic journey.

In addition to his outstanding overall rank, Toiyeb has been officially recognised as the State Topper of Jammu & Kashmir, with his name listed on the JEE website’s official state toppers list. What makes this feat even more remarkable is that he also scored a perfect 100 out of 100 in Mathematics, a testament to his exceptional analytical skills and deep conceptual understanding. This likely places him among the top scorers in the subject across the entire country.

Toiyeb’s journey with RISE began in Class 10, when he joined the institute’s intensive three-year program.

His academic brilliance shone through early on when he emerged as the CBSE Class 10 Board Topper in 2023.

Since then, he has shown unwavering commitment to academic excellence, combining intelligence with hard work, and ambition with humility.

Interestingly, the previous highest JEE Main rank from Kashmir was All India Rank 352, achieved in 2007 by Mubeen Masudi, one of the founders of RISE himself.

"Today, nearly two decades later, it is a RISE student who has broken that record which is a moment of immense personal and institutional pride," the handout reads.

RISE is an educational institution based in Srinagar with a mission to uplift the academic aspirations of Kashmiri youth.

It was founded by three IITians Mubeen Masudi, Imbesat Ahmad, and Salman Shahid.

"What started as a modest initiative has now become a powerhouse of talent development — producing IITians, doctors, and scholars," it reads.

RISE has played a pivotal role in transforming the academic landscape of the Valley by providing top-quality coaching, mentorship, and exposure to national-level opportunities, it reads.

Despite the overwhelming praise and admiration pouring in, Toiyeb remains remarkably grounded and laser-focused on his next goal. 

“I am happy, but this is just a step,” he said modestly after the results. “My full focus is on the JEE Advanced exam coming next month," Toiyed as per RISE statement said.

His mentors at RISE believe that this is just the beginning of his journey.

Salman Shahid, Co-founder of RISE and a graduate from IIT Kharagpur, said that Toiyeb’s achievement is not just a rank but a message to every student in Kashmir that with hard work, the right guidance, and belief in yourself, nothing is impossible.

"He represents the future we believe in. Brilliant, hardworking Kashmiri youth reaching the highest levels of academic success. This is a historic moment not just for RISE, but for the entire Valley," the official handout reads.

"This achievement is not only a personal milestone for Toiyeb, but a defining moment for the entire education community in Jammu & Kashmir. It signals a shift from limited access and opportunity to national-level competitiveness and success," it reads.