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India Today
a day ago
- Business
- India Today
Disappointed by NEET, Bengaluru girl lands Rs 72 lakh job at Rolls‑Royce
A Bengaluru-based engineer, Rithuparna KS has defied expectations by securing a Rs 72.3 lakh per annum job at Rolls-Royce's Jet Engine Manufacturing Division, after failing to qualify NEET and shifting her focus to her sixth semester at Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management in Mangaluru, she completed a rigorous eight-month internship with Rolls-Royce, which culminated in a pre-placement offer in December 2024 and a salary increase in April am a dedicated enthusiast pursuing robotics and automation engineering. I enjoy learning new things, developing ideas and provide solutions to the relevant problems," Rithuparna KS writes on her LinkedIn profile. She further writes that she is good at communicating with people, giving presentations and enjoys learning and sharing the knowledge that she NEET TO ENGINEERINGRithuparna did her schooling at St Agnes College, Mangalore. Originally a medical aspirant, she rerouted to engineering after missing out on a government medical seat through NEET. She enroled through CET in robotics and automation at Sahyadri College in 2022, where she embraced practical learning and technical collaborated on a project that produced a robot to assist arecanut farmers, earning medals at an international conference in Goa. Rithuparna also worked with a team at NITK Surathkal and participated in the Dakshina Kannada DC her degree, she completed an internship and bagged a job at Rolls-Royce, excelling in midnight shifts from January 2025 to meet demanding assignments. Her performance led the company to raise her initial salary from Rs 39.6 lakh to Rs 72.3 lakh per dedication during the Rolls-Royce internship -- balancing coursework and overseas-standard challenges -- was instrumental in landing her the role and a pay AND INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITYNow set to join Rolls-Royce's Texas jet engine division after completing her seventh semester, the 20-year-old will become one of the youngest in the company's jet journey shows how setbacks can lead to unexpected and rewarding alternatives, especially through internships and project work that open doors to global careers.- Ends
India.com
2 days ago
- Automotive
- India.com
Failed NEET, gave up UPSC, then became youngest woman to work with Rolls Royce, she is..., her annual salary is Rs...
Life has its own course. Not clearing UPSC or NEET does not mean the end of the world. Everyone's path taken is different, and success comes in many forms. At the end of the day, it's all about finding the thing you love and having the passion to go through it all. Often, the journey we never planned for leads us to the most extraordinary places. This story revolves around a woman from Karnataka who didn't clear NEET or UPSC, and ended up making Rs 72 lakh at Rolls-Royce. Who is Rithuparna K S? A 20-year-old girl from a small village has become the pride of Rolls-Royce! Interestingly, she couldn't even qualify for a seat through the NEET exam and then gave up the pursuit of her UPSC dream. She did not give up on herself — she went on to pursue a degree in robotics. Today, she has a job with a whopping Rs 72 lakh package! Rithuparna K S once believed her dreams had been lost—she was unable to secure a government seat through NEET and finally, she decided to let go of the dream of UPSC aspirant. However, today, at 20, the girl from Koduru in the Thirthahalli taluk of Karnataka has become news after becoming the youngest woman to join UK-based Rolls-Royce at Rs 72.3 lakh per annum working in their jet engine manufacturing division. After finishing her schooling from St. Agnes, Rithuparna felt let down when she was not able to qualify for a government MBBS seat through NEET. 'My dream was to become a doctor,' she said to TNN. Rithuparna was encouraged to pursue engineering by her father. She made this decision to change the next vast and important step in her education – when she gained admission to Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management (SCEM), Mangaluru, in 2022 through the CET. What started off as a secondary plan soon transformed into her core passion. 'From day one at college, I started exploring,' she was quoted as saying to a leading daily. With energy from automation, she specialized in Robotics and Automation Engineering. After watching my seniors' work, she started to pursue projects with real work value and purpose. Rithuparna and her team created a robotic sprayer and harvester for arecanut farmers which won a gold medal and a silver medal at the INEX international conference in Goa, with entrants from countries such as Japan, Singapore, Russia, and China. She also worked on robotic surgery research at NITK Surathkal and was instrumental in the development of a mobile app for solid waste management, working closely with Mullai Muhilan MP, the Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada. Desiring an international experience, Rithuparna contacted Rolls-Royce for an internship. At the outset, the company questioned her ability to complete any work, stating that she wouldn't be able to finish even one task in a month. 'I asked them for a chance,' Rithuparna K S was quoted as saying by EconomicTimes. They had a challenge with a deadline of one month—but Rithuparna was able to complete it all in a week. Because of her efficiency, the company started assigning her projects that were even more difficult and managing an intense work-load of projects and interviews that spanned more than eight months—and while also engaged in her sixth semester of college. At times this involved working from midnight to 6 AM IST to coordinate with the work hours in the UK. In December 2024, she accepted a pre-placement offer with a package of ₹39.6 lakh per year. By April 2025, her performance and phenomenal achievements led to a revision of her offer letter for ₹72.3 lakh in a year.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
How NEET failure led to Rolls-Royce and Rs 73 LPA for this 20-year-old. Who is Rithuparna KS? Check her educational qualifications
When Rithuparna KS missed out on a government medical seat after her NEET results, it felt like the end of a dream. What she didn't know then was that the rejection would reroute her towards something bigger — a job with Rolls-Royce 's Jet Engine Manufacturing Division, a jaw-dropping Rs 72.3 lakh package , and a future in aerospace innovation. All by the age of 20. Her educational qualifications Hailing from Koduru in Thirthahalli taluk, Karnataka, Rithuparna initially aspired to become a doctor. But when her NEET scores didn't fetch her a government seat, she turned to engineering — not by choice, but necessity. She secured admission to Sahyadri College of Engineering through CET in 2022 and enrolled in the BE course in robotics and automation. Though disappointed at first, she quickly shifted gears, determined to make the most of her unexpected path. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Data Science Data Science Management Project Management Public Policy MCA others Cybersecurity Leadership Operations Management healthcare Data Analytics Others Artificial Intelligence MBA Product Management Finance Healthcare Technology Design Thinking PGDM CXO Digital Marketing Degree Skills you'll gain: Strategic Data-Analysis, including Data Mining & Preparation Predictive Modeling & Advanced Clustering Techniques Machine Learning Concepts & Regression Analysis Cutting-edge applications of AI, like NLP & Generative AI Duration: 8 Months IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Starts on Jun 26, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis & Interpretation Programming Proficiency Problem-Solving Skills Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence Duration: 24 Months Vellore Institute of Technology VIT MSc in Data Science Starts on Aug 14, 2024 Get Details From the first day of college, Rithuparna threw herself into learning, building, and innovating. Her first project — a robotics-based arecanut harvester and sprayer — won gold and silver medals at the Goa INEX competition. She collaborated with doctors to study robotic surgery, contributed to solid waste management tech with local officials, and even worked with a research team at NITK Surathkal. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo The Rolls-Royce chapter Driven by a burning desire to intern with a global firm, Rithuparna reached out to Rolls-Royce. The response was brutally honest. They questioned her qualifications and said she likely couldn't complete even one of their assigned tasks in a month. Instead of stepping back, Rithuparna asked for a chance — one task. She received a challenge with a one-month deadline. She finished it in a week. Impressed, Rolls-Royce sent her more assignments. Over the next eight months, she faced relentless challenges and tough interviews. Just when the dream seemed distant, she got her break: a pre-placement offer in December 2024. Midnight shifts, soaring rewards Since January 2025, she's been working from home — logging in from midnight to 6 am — while simultaneously managing her college coursework. Once she completes her seventh semester, she will relocate to Texas, USA, to join Rolls-Royce full-time. In April, her annual package was revised from Rs 39.6 lakh to a stunning Rs 72.3 lakh.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
How a village girl's robot for farmers won her a ₹72 lakh job offer at Rolls-Royce's jet division
When Rithuparna KS stepped out of her NEET exam hall a few years ago, she thought her shot at becoming a doctor was over. 'After my PUC, my dream was to become a doctor. However, when my NEET results did not fetch a govt seat, I secured a govt seat in the 2022 CET counselling and enrolled at Sahyadri College. Though disheartened initially, from day one of college, I began exploring and ideating,' she told TNN. Her father suggested engineering. She picked Robotics and Automation at Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management in Mangaluru. The plan was simple: make the most of it. From college projects to international medals She didn't sit still. Senior students' projects grabbed her attention. She wanted in. Soon, she and a friend were building robots for arecanut farmers — machines that could spray pesticide and harvest nuts, cutting down back-breaking work. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo They took this to the INEX conference in Goa. They came back with gold and silver medals after competing with teams from Singapore, Japan, China and Russia. From local labs to NITK and real-world impact Rithuparna didn't stop at classroom demos. She joined a research team at NITK Surathkal , digging into robotic surgery. She spoke to real surgeons. She sat with local officials, including then Deputy Commissioner Mullai Muhilan MP, to help build an app for better waste management in her district. Live Events She was also picked for the Dakshina Kannada DC Fellowship, chosen as one of 15 students tackling real local issues. The Rolls-Royce rejection that changed everything Her biggest goal? Land an internship at Rolls-Royce. But when she first reached out, they shot her down bluntly. 'Do you even qualify to be part of our firm?' they asked. They told her she wouldn't manage even one task in a month. Most people would have given up. Rithuparna didn't. She asked for a chance to prove herself. They threw her a one-month task. She didn't fully understand it at first but she researched, read, stayed up. She got it done in a week. Rolls-Royce took notice. One task turned into another. Then more. For eight months she juggled tough assignments, back-to-back interviews and late-night research, all while staying on top of her sixth-semester coursework. The offer that broke the ceiling In December 2024, the call came. Rolls-Royce offered her a pre-placement opportunity in its Jet Engine Manufacturing Division. From January 2, she worked remotely every night from midnight to 6 AM, squeezing in classes by day. By April 2025, the company doubled down. Her initial ₹39.6 lakh package was bumped up to ₹72.3 lakh per year, recognising her grit and results. She'll soon finish her seventh semester and fly to Texas to join the global team. Family and college pride Rithuparna, daughter of Saresh KN and Geetha Saresh, grew up in Koduru in Thirthahalli taluk. She did her schooling at St Agnes before Sahyadri. Her younger sister, Rithvika KS, now has one more reason to look up to her. Her college is beaming too. 'The college is proud of her achievement,' said Lawrence Joseph Fernandes, Head of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics and Automation at Sahyadri, to TNN. What does she say to students dreaming of big jobs? No sugar-coating. 'Youth today have big dreams, yet they only give their 50 per cent instead of 200 per cent to achieve what it takes to be successful,' she told Deccan Herald. From a girl who once thought her dream had ended outside an exam hall, it's advice worth listening to.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Rejected by NEET, hired by Rolls-Royce: How this Karnataka girl bagged a ₹72 lakh Job offer at 20
When 20-year-old Rithuparna KS walked out of her NEET exam room a few years ago, she believed her dreams had hit a wall. Initially offered a salary of ₹ 39.58 lakh, her package was later revised to ₹ 72.2 lakh.(Linkedin) Today, she's headed to the jet engine manufacturing unit of the iconic UK-based company Rolls-Royce, with an eye-popping ₹72.2 lakh annual salary and the title of being the youngest woman in the organisation, Deccan Herald reported. As reported by the publication, life hasn't been smooth sailing for Rithuparna. After failing to secure a merit seat in MBBS, she briefly considered preparing for the UPSC. But on her father's advice, she pivoted to engineering, a move that would quietly lay the foundation for something extraordinary. She enrolled in Robotics and Automation at Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management (SCEM) in Adyar, where exposure to senior students' projects sparked her fascination with automation and machine design. It didn't take long for her curiosity to turn into ambition, the report added. (Also Read: Bengaluru vs Singapore: Zoho's Sridhar Vembu on what it takes to make Indian cities livable) With a friend, she began building innovative projects, including a detachable robot for arecanut pesticide spraying and harvesting, that earned them medals at an international conference in Goa, where they competed against participants from Singapore, Japan, China, and Russia. Her academic record and hands-on experience helped her land an internship at Rolls-Royce, a feat she kept secret from her parents until the offer was confirmed. 'My academic milestones, projects, and rigorous interviews helped me get an internship with the Rolls-Royce Company,' she said according to DH. Initially offered a salary of ₹39.58 lakh, her package was later revised to ₹72.2 lakh after she was recognised for her contributions during the internship. Beyond her resume, Rithuparna is part of the Dakshina Kannada DC Fellowship, where she was selected among the top 15 students tasked with solving real-world problems. Her message to young aspirants is both direct and grounded, 'Youth today have big dreams, yet they only give their 50 per cent instead of 200 per cent to achieve what it takes to be successful,' she said according to the report. (Also Read: India's second-longest cable bridge inaugurated in Karnataka's Shivamogga)
