Archive · 17 Aug 2025
IIT Life: Gujarati Schooling to IIT Guwahati Journey
A student from a Gujarati-medium school worked hard to get into IIT.
He started preparing for a tough exam called JEE in high school.
He faced challenges like online classes during COVID but persevered.
He chose IIT Guwahati and now balances classes, clubs, and fun activities.
He learned a lot about life, made friends, and found out that IIT offers a lot more than just classes.
He plans to continue his studies after graduation to learn even more.
A student from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, shares his journey from a Gujarati-medium school to IIT Guwahati.
He prepared for the JEE exam starting in Class 9, overcoming challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.
He chose IIT Guwahati over other options based on course structure and advice from seniors.
Life at IIT involves academics, club activities, sports, and social interactions.
He plans to pursue a Master's degree in core engineering after his BTech.
- Who
- A 21-year-old student.
- What
- A BTech student's journey and experiences at IIT Guwahati.
- When
- The student's preparation began in Class 9; he is currently in his fourth year.
- Where
- IIT Guwahati, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- Why
- To pursue higher education in engineering and gain a well-rounded education.
Challenges at IIT
Opportunities at IIT
Infrastructure vs. Extracurriculars
Challenges at IIT
Hostel infrastructure lags behind newer IITs.
Opportunities at IIT
The student found vibrancy in extracurriculars.
- Age
- 21
- Hometown
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Department
- Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
- IIT Year
- Fourth
- JEE Rank
- 1646
- Planned Next Step
- Master's in Engineering