Goa, June 12 -- In a remarkable achievement for Goa, Joshua D'Cruz from Moira has successfully cleared the All India JEE (Advanced) 2026 examination, securing the 69th rank in the CRL-PWD category.

With this accomplishment, Joshua is expected to participate in the upcoming admission rounds for the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), marking a significant milestone in his academic journey. He is also believed to be the first person with disability from Goa to qualify for the highly competitive JEE (Advanced) examination.

Joshua completed his Higher Secondary education at St. Xavier's Higher Secondary School, Mapusa, and earlier studied at Holy Cross Convent High School, Bastora.

Apart from his academic excellence, Joshua is an accom...