Two Kota Students Overcome Odds to Enter IIT
Jigar Nayak from Odisha and Gunjan Kumar from Bihar have emerged as inspiring success stories from Kota this year, underscoring the role of parental sacrifice in helping students overcome adversity to secure admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). According to a PTI report, both students faced significant financial and personal challenges, but their mothers' unwavering determination played a pivotal role in their achievements.
Jigar Nayak: From Odisha to IIT
Jigar Nayak, hailing from a small village in Odisha, lost his father at a young age. His mother, a daily-wage laborer, worked tirelessly to support his education. She moved to Kota with him, living in a modest room and managing expenses on a meager income. Jigar secured a rank in the IIT-JEE Advanced, earning a seat at IIT Kharagpur. He credited his mother's grit and sacrifice as the driving force behind his success.
Gunjan Kumar: Bihar Boy's Journey
Gunjan Kumar, from Bihar, faced similar hardships. His father, a farmer, struggled to make ends meet, and his mother took up stitching clothes to fund his coaching in Kota. Despite financial constraints, Gunjan cracked the IIT-JEE and secured admission to IIT Delhi. He said, "My mother never let me feel the lack of resources. Her belief in me kept me going."
Parental Sacrifice Key to Success
Both stories highlight the critical role of parental support, especially mothers, in enabling students from disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve academic excellence. Kota, known for its competitive coaching ecosystem, has seen many such tales of perseverance. The success of Jigar and Gunjan serves as an inspiration for countless other aspirants facing similar challenges.
