IIT Delhi Admission: Gunjan Kumar Secures Seat

Gunjan Kumar, a student from Sitamarhi, Bihar, secured admission to the Computer Science branch at IIT Delhi. He achieved a 91.8 percentile in JEE Mains and a strong rank in JEE Advanced under the PwD category. His mother, Gunja, significantly supported his preparation after he faced a collapsed lung. Gunjan arrived in Kota in 2023 to pursue engineering at IIT. He enrolled at Allen Career Institute for his studies. Shortly before exams, he was diagnosed with pneumothorax. This condition caused one of his lungs to collapse. Gunjan was confined to bed for nearly three months. His mother, Gunja, resumed her studies to assist him. She attended his online classes. She diligently took notes for Gunjan. She helped him revise the entire syllabus. Gunjan gradually recovered from his illness. He continued his studies using his mother's notes. The JEE Mains result showed a 91.8 percentile. He later performed well in JEE Advanced. His success in the PwD category led to his IIT Delhi placement. Gunjan stated that courage is vital in exams. His mother expressed happiness over his achievement. She considers his dream her own. Her notes proved instrumental in his success. Gunjan’s journey highlights perseverance. It emphasizes aiming high despite challenges. It also shows the importance of parental support.