Patiala, 17 February 2026
Patiala-based premier coaching institute iQuest has delivered a historic performance in JEE Main (Session–1) 2026, with the results declared on 16 February by the National Testing Agency. The remarkable achievement marks a proud milestone for the entire iQuest family.
Sahil Goyal emerged as the Patiala District Topper with an exceptional 99.9879266 percentile, securing a perfect 100/100 in Physics. From the Sangrur Centre, Aashi clinched 99.9616373 percentile to become the Sangrur District Topper.
Adding to the stellar results, Harpartap Singh Gill secured 99.9340162 percentile, earning the title of Sunam City Topper and ranking among the top performers in Sangrur district.
This year, iQuest has broken all previous records with an extraordinary performance:
7 students scored 99.9+ percentile
39 students scored 99+ percentile
55 students scored 98+ percentile
95 students scored 95+ percentile (and counting)
Notably, the Top 7 positions in both Patiala and Sangrur districts have been secured by iQuest students — a testament to the institute’s consistent academic excellence and regional dominance.
Founder Nitish Garg congratulated the students and their parents, calling the results the culmination of 16 years of dedicated mentorship, disciplined preparation, and structured academic planning. He emphasized that iQuest has set new academic benchmarks by surpassing all its previous achievements.
Co-founder Rohit Bishnoi encouraged students to remain resilient and continue pursuing their goals with confidence and determination.
Director Dhiraj Aggarwal described the achievement as “just the beginning,” advising students to focus on their board examinations before preparing with renewed commitment for JEE Advanced. He also motivated those who fell short of expectations to stay positive, reminding them that another opportunity still lies ahead.
The emergence of a district topper from the Sangrur Centre further highlights the uniformly high academic standards maintained across all iQuest centres.
Sangrur Centre Director Anurag Jindal and the faculty team attributed this historic success to students’ hard work, disciplined preparation, strong parental support, and iQuest’s well-structured academic system.
This result is not just an outcome — it is a powerful statement of consistency, excellence, and the unmatched guidance of Team iQuest.
