Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Son of Deaf Parents Achieves IIT Admission with AIR 1785
Vivek, whose parents are deaf, worked hard to get into a good engineering school (IIT).
He took a difficult test and did very well.
He learned to communicate with his parents using sign language.
His parents helped him by making sure he was comfortable, encouraging him, and discussing his studies.
Even though his parents faced challenges, they supported him, showing that anyone can achieve their goals with hard work and family support.
His family is now proud of his accomplishment.
Vivek K Kumar, son of deaf parents, achieved AIR 1785 in JEE Advanced 2025.
Kiran R Kumar is a Chief Office Superintendent in Bengaluru, and Jyothi K Kumar is a freelance artist.
Vivek developed a prototype device in 9th grade that converts sign language into text and speech.
Vivek balanced academics with self-learning and received parental support.
His parents overcame financial and social challenges to support his dreams.
- Who
- Vivek K Kumar, son of Kiran R Kumar and Jyothi K Kumar.
- What
- Vivek K Kumar secured AIR 1785 in JEE Advanced, gaining IIT eligibility.
- When
- JEE Advanced 2025.
- Where
- Bengaluru.
- Why
- Due to his hard work, family support, and overcoming challenges related to his parents' hearing disabilities.
- Student
- Vivek K Kumar
- Parents
- Kiran R Kumar and Jyothi K Kumar
- Father's Occupation
- Chief Office Superintendent
- Mother's Occupation
- Freelance Artist
- JEE Rank
- 1785
- Location
- Bengaluru
- Achievement
- IIT Admission
