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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Who is Rithuparna KS? The Sahyadri student who turned a setback into a ₹72.3 lakh Rolls Royce triumph
Rithuparna KS, a sixth-semester student of Robotics and Automation Engineering at Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management, has made national headlines after receiving a pre-placement offer from global engineering major Rolls Royce, with an annual compensation of ₹72.3 lakh. The offer places her among the highest-earning undergraduate students in the country and reflects a journey defined by resilience, innovation, and an unrelenting pursuit of excellence. From Sr Agnes to Sahyadri: A journey reimagined Rithuparna, who hails from Koduru in Thirthahalli taluk, began her academic journey at St Agnes School. After completing her PUC (Pre-University Course), she had aimed to pursue medicine. However, when her NEET results did not secure her a government seat, she took a different path, one she hadn't initially planned for. 'After 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 said to TNN. That shift in direction led her to the field of robotics, where her interest quickly transformed into impactful work. Solving for farmers, competing with the best Rithuparna's first major project addressed a real-world issue: the labour-intensive process of arecanut farming. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esta nueva alarma con cámara es casi regalada en Carrodilla La Puntilla (ver precio) Verisure Más información Undo She and her team developed a robotic harvester and sprayer model to support farmers in their work. The innovation was showcased at the Goa INEX competition, where the team won both gold and silver medals — a milestone that marked her early success in the field. She later joined a research team at NITK Surathkal, where she explored robotic surgery by actively engaging with doctors. Her projects didn't remain confined to the lab — she also met the Deputy Commissioner Mullai Muhilan MP and contributed to the development of an app for solid waste management. The Rolls Royce challenge: From doubt to determination What followed next became the defining chapter in her career so far. Driven by a strong desire to gain international exposure, Rithuparna reached out to Rolls-Royce seeking an internship. But the response was far from encouraging. She recalled that the company questioned her eligibility outright, asking, 'Do you even qualify to be part of our firm,' and stating that she 'would not be able to complete even one of the assigned tasks in a month.' Undeterred by the scepticism, Rithuparna boldly asked for an opportunity to prove herself. The company agreed and handed her a task with a one-month deadline. Through relentless research and determination, she completed it within a week. Taken aback by her speed and precision, Rolls Royce began assigning her more tasks. What followed was an intense eight-month phase filled with increasingly complex assignments and a series of rigorous interviews, all of which she tackled while simultaneously managing her college coursework. Offer and recognition In December 2024, Rolls Royce offered her a pre-placement opportunity in their Jet Engine Manufacturing Division. She began working with the company remotely from January 2, between midnight and 6 AM IST, while managing her academic responsibilities during the day. The recognition didn't stop there. In April 2025, the company revised her initial compensation from ₹39.6 lakh per annum to an impressive ₹72.3 lakh, a decision that acknowledged her consistent performance and potential. Once she completes her seventh semester, Rithuparna will formally join the company's Texas unit in the United States. Institutional applause Lawrence Joseph Fernandes, Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics and Automation at Sahyadri College, expressed pride in her accomplishment. 'The college is proud of her achievement,' he said to TNN, adding that her journey sets an example for aspiring engineers across the country. A new definition of success Rithuparna's story challenges the notion that premier opportunities are reserved only for students from elite institutions or urban backgrounds. Her rise from a government seat through CET to a global role at Rolls Royce underscores the evolving landscape of Indian engineering education, one where grit, skill, and curiosity can open doors once thought unreachable. In transforming early disappointment into an exceptional outcome, Rithuparna KS has not only redefined her future but also reshaped how success is imagined in classrooms across India. Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Engg student bags Rs 72L job at Rolls Royce
Mangaluru: Rithuparna KS, who completed her sixth semester at Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management, secured a job at Rolls Royce with a package of Rs 72.3 lakh per annum. Hailing from Koduru in Thirthahalli taluk, Rithuparna is undergoing training in the Jet Engine Manufacturing Division. What began as a hesitant step into engineering turned into a path-breaking journey of innovation and hard work, culminating in a pre-placement offer (PPO). Rithuparna is the daughter of Saresh KN and Geetha Saresh, and she has a younger sister, Rithvika KS. She did her schooling at Sr Agnes and is pursuing a BE course in robotics and automation engineering. She said, "After 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." Her first project was aimed at solving problems faced by arecanut farmers using robotics. Along with a team, she presented a harvester and sprayer model at the Goa INEX competition, winning a gold and silver medal. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Global Indices Are on the Move — Time to Trade! IC Markets Learn More Undo She was part of a research team at NITK Surathkal. She interacted with doctors and studied robotic surgery and later met the then deputy commissioner Mullai Muhilan MP and joined a team to develop an app for solid waste management. Meanwhile, with a strong desire to do an internship, she reached out to Rolls Royce. However, she was disappointed when they asked her, "Do you even qualify to be part of our firm," and reportedly said that she would not be able to complete even one of the assigned tasks in a month Rithuparna requested them to give her a task and expressed confidence in completing the same. They eventually sent her a task with a one-month deadline. Though she did not fully understand it at first, she worked tirelessly, researching from multiple sources, and completed the one-month task in a week. They then sent her another task. What followed was eight months of countless challenges. She even faced several gruelling interview rounds. Just when she began to wonder if it would ever work out, in Dec 2024, she received a direct job offer through a PPO. The company instructed her to begin work from Jan 2, on a work-from-home basis from midnight to 6am., alongside managing her college responsibilities. Once she completes her 7th semester, she will join the company's Texas unit in the US. In late April, another surprise awaited her: the company increased her annual compensation from Rs 39.6 LPA to Rs 72.3 LPA, which she will start receiving once she joins the firm. Lawrence Joseph Fernandes, HoD, dept of mechanical engineering and robotics and automation, said that the college is proud of her achievement.
