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India.com
3 hours ago
- Politics
- India.com
Meet Pulkit Kejriwal, Arvind Kejriwal's son, got 96% in CBSE Class 12th board exams, cracked IIT-JEE, earned Bachelor's degree from..., he is now…
Every year, thousands of aspirants appear for competitive exams such as UPSC, CA, SSC, JEE, CUET, NDA, and banking exams in the hope of securing admission and building a successful career. While these exams are undoubtedly challenging, some students successfully clear both their board exams and entrance tests with determination and hard work. This individual scored 96.4% in Class 12th board exams, cracked JEE, and went to IIT Delhi for graduation; his father's name is a politician; he is… Pulkit Kejriwal, son of Arvind Kejriwal, delivered an exceptional performance in the 2019 CBSE Class 12 Board Exams, scoring 96.4%. Expressing pride in his son's achievement, IIT alumnus Arvind Kejriwal shared that Pulkit would be part of the same IIT batch as Vijay Kumar, the son of a tailor, who benefited from free coaching provided by the Delhi government and earned a spot at IIT.
Hindustan Times
9 hours ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
JEE Advanced Result 2025: What after IIT JEE result is declared
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur will announce the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2025 result and the final answer key on June 2. JEE Advanced result and final answer key will be released at 10 am, after which students can check it on Along with the result, the institute will also share the topper's list and caregory-wise cut-off marks. After the JEE Advanced result, shortlisted candidates can apply for the JoSAA counselling process for IIT admissions, registrations for which will begin on June 3. Not just JEE Advanced, JEE Main qualified candidates are also eligible to participate in the JoSAA counselling process. However, JEE Main qualified candidates can apply for NIT+ admissions only while JEE Advanced candidates can take part in the counselling for both NIT+ and IIT seats. Some other institutions also accept the JEE Advanced scores for admission to undergraduate and dual degree courses. They conduct separate admissions and do not participate in the JoSAA counselling. IIT Kanpur released the JEE Advanced answer key earlier this month and invited objections from candidates between May 26 and 27. The institute will review candidates' feedback and use it while preparing the final answer key. JEE Advanced result will be based on the final answer key. JEE Advanced was held on May 18, 2025. The exam was held for two papers- paper I was held from 9 am to 12 pm, and paper 2 was held from 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm. 1. Go to the official website of JEE Advanced at 2. Open the JEE Advanced result 2025 link available on the home page. 3. Enter your login details. 4. Submit and check the result. Meanwhile, IIT Kanpur will begin the online registration process for the Architecture Aptitude Test 2025 on June 2 and will close it on June 3, 2025. The exam will be held on June 5, 2025 in single shift- from 9 am to 12 noon and the results will be announced on June 8, 2025.
India.com
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet man, IIT alumnus who left high paying job at Microsoft, became actor, left acting to pass one of India's toughest exams, he is..., currently...
Success stories: The glamorous world of TV and films is filled with fame and money. It is said that once you step into it, it is difficult to return, but Abhay Daga from Maharashtra decided to become an IPS officer after making his debut in the glamorous world with the TV serial 'Sia Ke Ram'. He is an IIT alumnus and has worked for some of the top companies in the world. Abhay Daga is officially known as Abhay Rajendra Daga, a native of Maharashtra. His father Dr. Rajendra and mother Dr. Meena Daga are well-known child specialists in Wardha, Maharashtra. JEE exam preparation After completing his schooling up to 10th grade at BVB Lloyds Vidya Niketan School, Wardha, he moved to Hyderabad for his intermediate studies. There, he prepared for the JEE exam alongside his school studies. Abhay passed the JEE exam in 2013. According to some records, Abhay secured 500th rank in the JEE exam. With this rank, Abhay Daga got admission to one of the country's top engineering institutions, IIT Kharagpur. Abhay obtained a degree in IT from IIT Kharagpur according to the official website of IIT Kharagpur Alumni. TV show and job There are now many actors in Bollywood who became actors after completing engineering from IIT. Abhay Daga's story is somewhat similar. During his studies at IIT Kharagpur, his interest in acting and theater grew. In 2018, he played the role of Shatrughna in the popular TV show 'Sia Ke Ram' on Star Plus. After that, he worked as a software engineer at Microsoft. Quit job for UPSC exam After working in the TV industry and Microsoft, Abhay resigned from his high-paying job in 2021. He started preparing for the UPSC exam. His hard work paid off, and in 2023, he passed the UPSC CSE, one of the toughest exams in the world. Abhay Daga's UPSC CSE rank was 185. Becoming IPS Officer There are many people in the industry who have left their established careers to become actors, but Abhay Daga made a completely different decision. Abhay Rajendra Daga scored 799 marks in the UPSC Mains examination and 179 marks in the interview. With a rank of 185 in the UPSC CSE 2023, he secured a government job in the Indian Police Service (IPS).
Scroll.in
a day ago
- Scroll.in
Amit Lodha
Stories written by Fiction: Passion turns to peril when an untimely death threatens to implicate a policeman in murder An excerpt from 'Police Affairs: Beyond the Call of Duty', by Amit Lodha Amit Lodha · 10 minutes ago This IPS officer went from being an indifferent IIT student to (not) studying for the civil services An excerpt from 'Life in the Uniform: Adventures of an IPS Officer in Bihar' by Amit Lodha. Amit Lodha · Mar 31, 2021 · 05:30 pm
News18
2 days ago
- News18
Top IIT Online Courses You Can Join Without Entrance Exams
Last Updated: Didn't crack JEE? You can still study at an IIT! Explore top online courses from IITs that require no entrance exam or eligibility filter. If you dream of studying at an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) but didn't crack the JEE, there's still hope. Several IITs now offer online certification and short-term courses that are open to everyone — no entrance exam, no eligibility filter. These programmes are designed for students, working professionals, and lifelong learners who wish to upskill or explore emerging technologies from India's most prestigious technical institutions. Here's a curated list of top IIT online courses you can enroll in without giving JEE or any other entrance test: 1. IIT Madras – Online BSc in Data Science and Programming Type: Degree Programme Platform: Directly via IIT Madras Eligibility: Class 12 pass Highlights: This unique programme allows anyone who has passed Class 12 to earn a BSc or BSc (Hons) from IIT Madras. It's entirely online and covers programming, statistics, machine learning, and data science. Website: 2. IIT Bombay – Certificate Courses on SWAYAM & edX advetisement Type: Short-Term Certifications Subjects: AI, Cybersecurity, Electric Vehicles, Business Management, Python Programming Platform: SWAYAM, edX Highlights: Courses are self-paced or instructor-led. Some offer certificates endorsed by IIT Bombay upon completion and passing of final assessments. Example Course: 'Electric Vehicle & Renewable Energy" on SWAYAM 3. IIT Kanpur – eMasters Programmes Type: Postgraduate-Level (Non-Degree) Subjects: Data Science, Cybersecurity, Financial Technology, Business Leadership Eligibility: Graduate in any field, no GATE required Highlights: These are high-impact, flexible weekend-based online programmes aimed at working professionals. Participants receive IIT Kanpur alumni status and access to campus modules. Website: 4. IIT Roorkee – Professional Certificate Courses via Coursera Type: Short-Term Certificate Subjects: AI, Data Science, Cloud Computing, Python Basics Platform: Coursera Highlights: Self-paced online courses with industry focus. You can earn certificates from IIT Roorkee via Coursera without appearing for any competitive exam. Example Course: 'Data Science for Engineers" 5. IIT Guwahati – E&ICT Academy Online Programmes Type: Advanced Certification Subjects: Full Stack Development, DevOps, Cloud Computing, Data Analytics Platform: In partnership with edtech platforms like Great Learning Eligibility: Open to students and working professionals Highlights: Industry-aligned programmes that offer live classes, mentorship, and career support. 6. NPTEL – National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (By All IITs) Type: Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) Subjects: Over 500 courses in Engineering, Science, Management, and Humanities Platform: SWAYAM Eligibility: Open to all Highlights: NPTEL offers free access to course content. Learners can also opt for certification by appearing in an exam conducted at designated centres. First Published: May 30, 2025, 10:45 IST
