Students Who Fought All Odds to Reach IITs: Shiksha Impact Stories

The 'IIT dream' remains unattainable for many students for several reasons. But here’s how some students fought illness, poverty and many such challenges to make their dreams come true.

For many students, IITs remain a dream institute. It is not just a college but a gateway to endless opportunities. Getting into IITs is tough even for the ones who have all the means, but some students had to fight way too many battles to get there. Read to know the inspiring journeys of some of these students.

Harsh Gupta: From Pani-Puri Stall to IIT

Harsh Gupta, the son of a pani-puri seller, ended up at IIT Roorkee. His path was a tough one when he failed class 11th and struggled with illness. But rather than quitting, he took the challenge head-on. His experience proves it is fine to fall just so long as you continue attempting to get back up.

Naga Naresh Karutura: Lost His Legs, Not His Will

When Naga Naresh was eight, he lost both his legs in an accident. But that never stopped him from chasing his dream. He cleared JEE Advanced and joined IIT Madras. Today, he works at Google and continues to inspire others.

Mohan Abhyas: The Samosa Seller’s Son Into IITB

Mohan’s father ran a small samosa stall. He studied with complete dedication and made it to IIT Bombay. After graduating, he landed a job in the US.

Abhishek Bhartiya: Cobbler’s Son Who Refused to Give Up

Abhishek’s father worked as a cobbler while his mother stitched rags to support the family. Money was always tight, but Abhishek never lost hope. He studied whenever he could without any proper resources and cleared the toughest JEE Advanced exam. He went on to study aerospace engineering at IIT Kanpur. 

Shubham Chaurasia: From Super 30 to IIT Delhi

His journey began in the Super 30 batch, the initiative that helps underprivileged students prepare for the IIT JEE. With the right guidance and systematic hard work, he cracked the exam to get admission in IIT Delhi. His success is proof that the right mentoring and hard work can make any dream come true.

These students show how strength, consistency, and believing in yourself become the strongest pillars in tough times. Their struggle at IITs is not just about education but a lot more.