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IIT Alumnus Leaves Intel, Secures AIR 7 in ISRO Exam

IIT Alumnus Leaves Intel, Secures AIR 7 in ISRO Exam
From Intel to ISRO: IIT Delhi alumnus quits high paying job, secures AIR 7 as scientist · businesstoday.in

Hemant grew up in a village in Rajasthan and later studied at IIT Delhi.

He completed degrees in engineering and semiconductors.

After that, he got a job at Intel designing computer chips.

Although his job was secure, he wanted to work in research and India’s space programme.

He studied for the ISRO examination while working full time.

He used mornings, evenings, and weekends to prepare.

His technical experience helped him in the examination.

By staying patient and disciplined, he secured All India Rank 7 and made his family and village proud.

Key facts

Achievement
Secured All India Rank 7 in the ISRO examination
Education
BTech from IIT Delhi and MTech in semiconductors
Previous job
Design engineer at Intel, specialising in semiconductor chip design
Preparation schedule
Studied while working seven to eight hours per day
Hometown
Gothra Bhukran village, Sikar district, Rajasthan
Father
Shishpal Bhukar, Additional Chief Engineer in the Public Works Department in Bikaner
Mother
Sushila, a homemaker

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