Mumbai Panipuri Seller's Son, Who Had Once Failed Class 11, Cracks JEE Advanced
Harsh Gupta's father, who runs a small Pani Puri shop in Kalyan, Mumbai, supported Harsh, who even attended coaching in Kota, Rajasthan despite financial challenges.
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Failure is not the end of life; rather, it can mark a new beginning. With determination, family support, and self-confidence, every difficulty becomes manageable. This is exemplified by 19-year-old Harsh Gupta from Maharashtra, who remained steadfast in his dreams despite failing his 11th-grade exams. Through perseverance and family backing, he reappeared for the exams, passed his 12th grade, and gained admission to IIT.
Harsh, now an IIT student, hails from Maharashtra. He achieved 98.59 percent in JEE Main and qualified for JEE Advanced. Though he didn't secure a seat in his preferred college initially, he persevered and earned a spot at IIT Roorkee on his second attempt. His father, who runs a small Pani Puri shop in Kalyan, Mumbai, supported Harsh, who even attended coaching in Kota, Rajasthan despite financial challenges.
Harsh advises against letting failure define you and emphasizes never giving up. He learned from his experience that continuous effort and confidence can make anything possible. He credits his father for constant encouragement, with his father believing they can do anything to fulfill their children's dreams, regardless of their occupation.
Despite facing taunts from classmates and doubts about his abilities, Harsh ignored the negativity, studied diligently for 10-12 hours daily, and achieved his dreams through hard work. Harsh's current goal is to pass the civil services examination to serve the country. He also hopes to provide higher education opportunities for his two younger brothers.
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