Archive · 13 Sep 2026
How IIT Guwahati Helped an Introvert Find His Path
Naga Jeshwanth Sreeram grew up in Bengaluru and was initially a quiet, introverted student.
He prepared for the JEE exams using coaching and online videos.
He earned strong ranks and joined IIT Guwahati in 2023.
Electronics interested him because it connects computers, hardware, and software.
Living away from home was new, but his friends soon became like a second family.
He joined several clubs and helped lead a TEDx event.
These activities helped him become more comfortable speaking to people and taking responsibility.
He learned that doing many things is possible when you focus fully on one task at a time.
After graduation, he wants to work on semiconductor chips and computer architecture.
Naga Jeshwanth Sreeram, from Bengaluru, secured AIR 2218 in JEE Main and AIR 2029 in JEE Advanced in 2023.
He chose Electronics and Electrical Engineering at IIT Guwahati because of its combination of hardware, software, chip design, and embedded systems.
During his first time living away from home, he formed close friendships and experienced the institute’s diverse student community.
He became marketing and finance head of TEDxIIT Guwahati and joined dance, electronics, athletics, and technical-fest activities.
His four years at IIT Guwahati helped him become more confident, and he hopes to work in semiconductor chip design and computer architecture.
- Who
- Naga Jeshwanth Sreeram, a final-year Electronics and Electrical Engineering student from Bengaluru.
- What
- He describes his JEE success, student life at IIT Guwahati, personal growth, and plans for a semiconductor career.
- When
- He took the JEE exams and joined IIT Guwahati in 2023; he is now in his final year.
- Where
- He grew up in Bengaluru and studied at IIT Guwahati in Assam.
- Why
- He chose Electronics and Electrical Engineering because he was interested in chip design, embedded systems, IoT, and the connection between hardware and software.
- JEE Main rank
- AIR 2218 in 2023
- JEE Advanced rank
- AIR 2029 in 2023
- Degree
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering
- Institute
- IIT Guwahati
- Leadership role
- Marketing and Finance Head of TEDxIIT Guwahati
- Student activities
- Cadence dance club, Electronics Club, Athletics Club, and Techniche volunteering
- Career goal
- Semiconductor industry, with a focus on chip design and computer architecture