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Time of India
03-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
'40 IIT selections': Zoho's Sridhar Vembu is super impressed with this small village in Bihar known as IIT factory
On the eve of IIT 2025 results, Zoho 's Sridhar Vembu draws attention to Bihar's youth talent, urging entrepreneurs to focus on the state's growing potential. His comment comes as Patwa Toli in Gaya district, known for sending over a dozen students to IITs every year, remains in national focus. This year, 40 aspirants from the village cleared the IIT entrance exam. Village earns name as 'IIT factory' Patwa Toli, a village in Bihar's Gaya district, has built a reputation over 25 years for producing a high number of IITians annually. Known once for its textile weaving, the village is now recognised across India for academic achievements. Almost every household has at least one engineering graduate. First IIT admission sparked change Jitendra Patwa's selection into the IITs in 1991 marked the beginning of the transformation. His success encouraged others in the village to aim for similar academic goals. Since then, generations have followed the same path, supported by a culture of shared aspiration and effort. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo — svembu (@svembu) Support network driven by community Dubeshwar Prasad, President of Vriksh Veda Chain, credited the village's success to education-focused community initiatives. 'This story shows how much talent is there in Bihar. Aspiring entrepreneurs should take note – if you want to be seriously successful in 20 years, you will look at the youthful talent pool in Bihar,' said Sridhar Vembu, highlighting the potential of regions like Patwa Toli. To ensure that economic barriers do not block access to education, the Vriksh Veda Chain has created a library model and offers free education through online classes taught by volunteer teachers from Delhi and Mumbai. Live Events Alumni return to guide next generation Since 2013, alumni of Patwa Toli, many of them IIT graduates, have formed an organisation called 'Vriksha'. They provide free coaching to students preparing for the JEE Main exam. The initiative also supplies study material and arranges online classes by experienced educators. Legacy rooted in education While Patwa Toli was once known as the 'Manchester of Bihar' for its cloth weaving industry, it has now been given a new identity – the 'village of IITians'. The village's example shows how consistent community-led efforts and a focus on education can change the future of a region. The success continues this year, with 40 students from the village clearing the IIT entrance exam.
India Today
21-04-2025
- General
- India Today
40 students from Bihar's 'IIT village' clear JEE Main 2025
Over 40 students from Patwa Toli, a village in Bihar's Gaya district known as the 'village of IITians', have cracked this year's JEE Main exam. This includes 28 students from Vriksha Sansthan, a free coaching centre run by former IITians to help children of weavers and low-income Toli's journey to becoming a hub for engineers began back in 1991 when Jitendra Patwa became the first person from the village to get into IIT. Today, he lives in the US and supports students from his village through his NGO, 'Vriksh We The Change'. Since then, the IIT dream has become a household goal in Patwa village, home to about 20,000 people and known earlier as the 'Manchester of Bihar' for its textile industry, now produces dozens of engineers every year. Most families are still dependent on weaving, but their children are reaching new heights through WHO MADE IT THIS YEAR Among this year's top JEE Main scorers from the village are:Sharanya: 99.64 percentileAlok: 97.7 percentileShaurya: 97.53 percentileYash Raj: 97.38 percentileShubham: 96.7 percentilePratik: 96.35 percentileKetan: 96.00 percentileNivas: 95.7 percentileGaurika Yadav: 95.1 percentileSagar Kumar: 94.8 percentileMost of them studied at Vriksha Sansthan, which has been offering free coaching and study materials funded by IIT graduates since 2013. Classes are conducted online by IIT graduates living in cities like Delhi and VRIKSHA IS CHANGING LIVES"There are some families who cannot send their children out of the village for studies. They are not financially capable. That is why we started Vriksh Veda Chain and created a library model, in which financially weaker children are taught," Dubeshwar Prasad, President Vriksh Veda Chain, told ANI in an interview last classes are run in our library. Our seniors who teach in Delhi, and Mumbai teach our children (students) free of cost. This village was earlier called the city of weavers, but today every year students qualify in IIT, so it is called the village of IItians," he after Class 10 used to be tough for children from this village but the scene changed after Vriksha Sansthan started to provide free education for students there. Students could study to become engineers for free which resulted in every other house in the village getting an engineer or an students from this village also prepare for NEET. The overall change in the higher education opportunities has opened the doors for girls working on a better future for themselves and being allowed to step outside the by IIT alumni, Vriksha Sansthan provides free JEE coaching, books, and access to expert teachers through a unique library model. Its mission is to make quality education accessible to students who can't afford private coaching or move to cities.
NDTV
21-04-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Bihar's 'IIT Factory' Shines Again: 40 Patwa Toli Students Clear JEE Mains
Patwa Toli, a weavers' settlement in Bihar's Gaya district, has once again made headlines for academic excellence. More than 40 students from this locality have cleared the second session of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025, results for which were declared on April 19. All these students will now appear for the JEE Advanced scheduled for May 18. Once known primarily for its handloom industry, Patwa Toli is now a hub of engineering aspirants. Over the past 25 years, the village has produced dozens of IITians and is often referred to as Bihar's "IIT factory." Among the successful candidates this year is Sagar Kumar, who lost his father at a young age. Despite financial and emotional hardships, he scored 94.8% with the support of an NGO named Vriksha. The achievements of these students have brought immense joy to their families and pride to the community. Their stories are not just about academic success but also about overcoming adversity. The journey of Patwa Toli's transformation began in 1991, when Jitendra Patwa became the first student from the village to secure admission at an IIT. Inspired by his achievement, many others followed suit. Today, it's said that almost every household in Patwa Toli has at least one engineer. The 'Vriksha' Foundation, set up in 2013 by IIT alumni of the village, plays a crucial role in nurturing this talent. The organisation offers free coaching for JEE aspirants, provides study materials, and connects students with expert faculty from across the country through online classes.
