Aarav Sharma
Pool C (Class 11th & 12th)
Total Score
196 / 200
Location
New Delhi
"TOSC taught me that physics and math aren't just formulas in a notebook—it's how the universe solves puzzles."
The Journey
Aarav discovered TOSC through his school physics teacher. While he was used to standard multiple choice questions in school, TOSC presented interconnected logic puzzles that required lateral thinking. After clearing Phase 1 with top percentile, he visited the IIT Kanpur campus for the finals, participating in the flight simulation lab and robotics challenges.
The IIT Kanpur Finale Experience
"Walking into the grand auditorium of IIT Kanpur and interacting with faculty and scholars completely transformed my ambition."
Advice for Future Aspirants
Focus on conceptual understanding rather than formula memorization
Solve previous year TOSC papers to get comfortable with out-of-the-box logic questions
Time management in the 60-minute Phase 1 slot is key: solve aptitude quickly and tackle deep science problems
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