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India.com
30-04-2025
- Science
- India.com
Scored 93.4% marks in high school. failed in JEE and NEET. then got admission in world's top institute, he is....
Scored 93.4% marks in high school, failed in JEE and NEET, then got admission in world's top institute, he is… Success Story: 'Failing and learning from it makes a person stronger than someone who never takes risks.' This quote perfectly describes Hritwik Haldar, whose success story is inspiring several aspirants who give up after one or two failures. Haldar studied in a government school. He was not a brilliant student and faced difficulties in his studies. But rather than giving up, he kept moving forward. Let's know Hritwik Haldar's story. Who is Hritwik Haldar? Hritwik Haldar hails from West Bengal and received his early education in a Bengali-medium government school. Like most of the students, he also found studies a burden and used to appear in exams by rote learning. He changed his method of studying when he reached Class 10th. Haldar started focusing on understanding the subject instead of rote learning and soon he started getting interested in studies. With the new study method, he got positive results and scored a brilliant 93.4 percent in high school. After clearing Class 12, Hrithik gave several competitive exams, such as JEE, JEE Advanced, NEET and KVPY but did not succeed. He did not give up. A New Path After completing his secondary education, he continued his studies at Ramakrishna Mission School in Belur. Despite not passing the KVPY SB exam a second time, he achieved a top-ten ranking in the SC category, securing admission to the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune, a highly ranked institution. Studying At World's Top Institute Hrithik, a former student of a government school, achieved a 9.1 GPA at IISER Pune before gaining admission to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a prestigious institution ranked 13th globally by QS World University Rankings. His success at MIT followed strong academic performance throughout his studies at IISER Pune.
India.com
30-04-2025
- India.com
Meet Janak Agrawal who got AIR 2 in JEE, studied from IIT, MIT, now lives in...
Meet Janak Agrawal who got AIR 2 in JEE, studied from IIT, MIT, now lives in... If you want to touch the heights of success in life, then you need to work hard continuously in that direction. Such is the story of a person who has secured All India Rank 2 in JEE exam. Along with this, he has scored 453 out of 504 marks in JEE Advanced. It was not easy for him to achieve this feat, he has achieved this position by doing self study for 6-8 hours daily. The person we are talking about is Janak Agrawal. Janak Agrawal, who performed well in JEE Advanced, is originally from Indore, Madhya Pradesh. He has secured rank 2 in JEE Advanced 2015 exam. He completed his class 12th from ILVA Higher Secondary School, Indore. He scored 91% marks in the 12th board exam, which further strengthened his academic background. Apart from JEE Advanced, Janak also performed brilliantly in other competitive exams like BITSAT, KVPY. Janak, who has studied from IIT and MIT studied with full dedication for the last two years to pass the JEE exam. Along with this, despite taking guidance from a coaching institute in Indore, he used to do self-study for 6 to 8 hours every day, which was the biggest key to his success. After passing the JEE Advanced exam, Janak has obtained a degree in Computer Science Engineering from IIT Bombay. According to his LinkedIn profile, after this he received the degree of Bachelor of Science – BS, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Master of Engineering – MEng, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). After completing BTech from IIT Bombay and BS, Master of Engineering from MIT, he is currently the co-founder of a company called Outspeed in San Francisco, California, USA. Before this, he has worked in many companies including Pierx S24, Climate Change AI.
India Today
25-04-2025
- Science
- India Today
5 colleges in Bangalore for Computer Science degrees
Bangalore is home to some of the country's finest engineering institutions, offering cutting-edge programs in Computer Science and related fields. From prestigious government colleges to innovative tech-focused schools, the city provides a wealth of opportunities for aspiring tech one considers pursuing Computer Science in India, Bangalore is the sole option. The Silicon Valley of India, so it is referred to, is not just a location—it is an ecosystem. With its focus of international technology behemoths, innovative startups, and an active education infrastructure, Bangalore is the perfect point of departure for aspiring tech time-honoured institutions like IISc and IIIT-B have been in the spotlight for years, a fresh batch of colleges—some government, some new-gen private—are making waves with performance. In this article, we narrowed down the 5 best computer science colleges in Bangalore. Here's a closer look at the institutions shaping the future of technology in India.1. Indian Institute of Science (IISc), BangaloreProgram: BSc (Research) in Computer Science, PhDEligibilityUG: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM); valid JEE Advanced, NEET, or KVPY Bachelor's degree in relevant field; valid GATE Master's in engineering/science or 4-year bachelor's with exceptional performance; GATE/CSIR/UGC-NET.2. International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore (IIIT-B)Program: Integrated (iMTech), MSc (Digital Society)Eligibility:iMTech (5-year): 10+2 with PCM; valid JEE Main score (generally above 95 percentile). BE/ in CS, IT, or ECE; valid GATE Bachelor's in any discipline; selection via entrance test and interview.3. University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE)Program: BE in Computer ScienceEligibility:UG: 10+2 with PCM; admission through Karnataka CET (KCET) or COMEDK for non-Karnataka Bachelor's in relevant engineering field; PGCET or GATE score accepted.4. Scaler School of Technology (SST), BangaloreWhile the majority of traditional colleges are all about tests and theory, Scaler School of Technology is transforming computer science learning through a completely project-based course curriculum. SST provides challenging academics and industry exposure, so that students are job-ready from day one.\t4-year UG program in CS and AI with a 1-year paid industry immersiont50+ live projects and an Innovation Lab for building your own tech productsChoice to co-enroll in online degrees of IIT Madras or BITS Pilani95% internship placement from the first batch in top companies like Swiggy, Dukaan, and ZomatoExtremely competitive admissions (top 3.7% of 12,000+ test-takers in 2024)SST is ideal for students who want to go fast, gain actual skills, and create actual impact in the tech space.5. Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology (Dr AIT), BangaloreadvertisementEstablished in 1980 and VTU-affiliated, Dr AIT has established a sterling reputation for academic excellence, especially in Computer Science. NAAC 'A+' grade accreditation and NBA accreditation for its CSE course, Dr AIT provides low-cost education with regular placement support.* NAAC 'A+' grade with strong CSE faculty* Low fees (~?2 lakh for the whole program)* Average placement:?5–6 LPA* Graduates working in top MNCs like Infosys, Cognizant, and OracleIts pragmatic style and uninterrupted track record render Dr AIT an excellent choice for students seeking value education.
