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Mumbai Student’s Terrace Wi-Fi Journey Leads to IIT Delhi
Abhishek Sharma wanted to study engineering at a top Indian college.
He did not have many books, coaching classes or reliable internet.
His family lived in a rented home costing ₹3,000 a month.
His father worked as a labourer.
When his phone data ran out, Abhishek went to the terrace to use a neighbour’s Wi-Fi.
He kept studying with the resources he could find.
He eventually ranked 2,456 in the JEE Advanced examination.
He now studies for a BTech degree at IIT Delhi.
Abhishek Sharma secured All India Rank 2,456 in JEE Advanced.
He achieved an OBC-NCL rank of 415.
Sharma studied despite limited access to books, coaching and stable internet.
When his mobile data ran out, he used a neighbour’s Wi-Fi from the terrace.
He now pursues a BTech at IIT Delhi after living in a ₹3,000-a-month rented home in Lokmanya Tilak Nagar.
- Who
- Abhishek Sharma, a student from Mumbai.
- What
- He secured JEE Advanced All India Rank 2,456 and an OBC-NCL rank of 415.
- Where
- He prepared in Lokmanya Tilak Nagar, Mumbai, and now studies at IIT Delhi.
- When
- After the JEE Advanced results were announced; the exact date is not stated.
- Why
- He continued preparing to pursue admission to a premier engineering institution despite financial and practical difficulties.
Key facts
- JEE Advanced rank
- All India Rank 2,456
- OBC-NCL rank
- 415
- Current institution
- IIT Delhi
- Degree
- BTech
- Monthly rent
- ₹3,000
- Internet workaround
- Used a neighbour’s Wi-Fi from the terrace when mobile data ran out
- Family circumstances
- His father worked as a labourer
Sources
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