IIT Student From Small Town Finds Home in Tech and Poetry
Mohit from Narnaul, Haryana, cracked one of India's toughest exams and discovered that IIT Mandi offered more than just engineering excellence. Three years later, the once-reserved small-town student leads the campus Writing Club and has learned the power of teamwork.
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A boy from Narnaul, Haryana, who dreamed about IIT since eighth grade just proved that persistence beats perfection every single time.
Mohit scored 98% in Class 10 and 94.2% in Class 12 before tackling the notoriously difficult JEE entrance exams in 2023. He secured an Advanced rank of 14,076 and chose Computer Science Engineering at IIT Mandi, turning a childhood dream into reality.
The transition wasn't easy. Leaving home for the first time hit harder than expected, and homesickness nearly overwhelmed him during those initial weeks.
But something shifted. Late-night tea sessions in the canteen became the norm, and strangers turned into friends who felt like family.
Today, Mohit coordinates IIT Mandi's Writing Club, proving that engineers can love poetry too. He balances demanding coursework with creative expression, all while maintaining a routine that starts at 7 am and includes daily calls home at 9 pm.
One course particularly stands out: Design Practicum gives students 30,000 rupees to build actual products that solve real problems. It's exactly the kind of hands-on learning that makes IIT education different from textbook memorization.
Why This Inspires
Mohit's transformation shows what happens when talent meets opportunity and support. The reserved teenager from a small Haryana town now confidently leads teams, manages multiple responsibilities, and thrives in one of India's most competitive academic environments.
His biggest discovery? Success rarely happens alone. Three years at IIT taught him that coordination, communication, and shared effort matter more than individual brilliance.
His study strategy during JEE prep offers hope to future aspirants too. He stuck with standard coaching materials and learned that showing up consistently beats waiting for motivation to strike.
The homesickness that once felt overwhelming has transformed into something beautiful. His hostel room now feels like a second home, complete with friends who understand the pressure and professors who genuinely care about student success.
Mohit still misses those Narnaul samosas (he insists nothing else compares), but he's found something equally nourishing at IIT Mandi: a community that helped him step out of his shell and discover strengths he didn't know he had.
From small-town dreamer to confident leader, Mohit's journey reminds us that the right environment can unlock potential we didn't know existed.
Based on reporting by Indian Express
This story was written by BrightWire based on verified news reports.
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