Archive · 3 Jul 2025
Mumbai Pani Puri Seller's Son Achieves IIT Success After Failure
Harsh Gupta, whose father sells pani puri, initially failed his Class 11 exams.
Determined to succeed, he studied hard and attended coaching in Kota.
He retook the exams, passed, and later secured a spot at IIT Roorkee through the JEE exams, scoring very high marks.
Despite facing teasing from classmates, he persevered with the support of his family.
He is now the first in his family to attend IIT and hopes to join the civil services.
His story shows that even when you fail, you can still achieve your dreams.
Harsh Gupta, son of a Mumbai pani puri seller, overcame failure to gain admission to IIT.
He failed Class 11, retook exams, and then qualified for IIT after attending coaching.
Gupta scored 98.59% in JEE-Mains, securing a seat at IIT Roorkee in his second attempt.
He was supported by his family, especially his father, a pani puri vendor.
Gupta aims to enter the civil services and is the first IITian in his family.
- Who
- Harsh Gupta, son of a pani puri seller.
- What
- A Mumbai boy, Harsh Gupta, gained admission to IIT.
- When
- After failing his Class 11 exams.
- Where
- IIT Roorkee, after coaching in Kota, India.
- Why
- To pursue his dream of IIT and later, civil services, overcoming initial failure.
- Name
- Harsh Gupta
- Father's Occupation
- Pani Puri Seller
- IIT Institution
- IIT Roorkee
- JEE-Mains Score
- 98.59%
- Intended Career
- Civil Services