Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Bhopal Student Chooses Space Science Over IIT
Prashant Rajput from Bhopal decided to follow his dream of becoming a space scientist instead of going to a prestigious IIT.
He was fascinated by rockets and missiles since he was a child.
After ranking eighth in his state's Class 12 exams and clearing JEE Advance, he chose to study at the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology in Thiruvananthapuram.
To make his dream a reality, he worked as a Rapido bike rider to earn money for plane tickets for him and his father.
Prashant Rajput from Bhopal chose to pursue space science over an IIT.
He is currently studying at the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology.
He was inspired by India's GSLV rocket launches.
Prashant ranked eighth in the MPBSE Class 12 exam in 2024.
He worked as a Rapido rider to buy air tickets to Thiruvananthapuram.
- Who
- Prashant Rajput
- What
- Chose space science over IIT
- When
- Joined Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology this year
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Why
- To pursue his dream of becoming a space scientist
- Student's Name
- Prashant Rajput
- Age
- 20 years old
- From
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Education
- Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology
- Previous School
- Subhash School of Excellence
- JEE Advance Rank
- 2465 (EWS category)
- Father's Occupation
- Runs a tea stall