Abhishek Sujit Sharma, from Mumbai’s Lokmanya Tilak Nagar slum, cracked JEE and got admission in IIT Delhi and inspired countless others with his determination and perseverance.
It seemed as if the luck of Abhishek Sujit Sharma, living in Lokmanya Tilak Nagar slum of Mumbai, took a turn on the same day when his JEE Advanced result came. His rank was so good that he got a seat in IIT Delhi. Today he has become an IITian from a slum boy, which is actually a big victory for the boys living in his community.
Be it studying on the rooftop using his neighbour’s WiFi connection or ignoring the endless noise and distractions around him, Abhishek has overcome every obstacle in one fell swoop. Now he will be able to lift his family out of poverty and give them a better standard of living. Let us tell you that when Alakh Pandey, founder of Physics Wala, recently visited a slum in Mumbai to personally congratulate Abhishek and have lunch with his family, he also made a video there which has become very popular on social media. done.
The family survives on father’s Rs 3000 income.
Let us tell you that Abhishek’s father works as a laborer in a steel fabrication company, and his four-member family lives in a small rented room in Harad Chawl, where they get Rs 3,000 per month. This area suffers from problems like robbery, drug abuse and sporadic fights, making it not suitable for education. Apart from this, there is also a serious lack of basic facilities here. There are no private toilets and all families use community toilets.
Abhishek says that due to our financial constraints as well as limited internet facility, when my mobile data ran out, I had to study on the terrace using the neighbour’s Wi-Fi connection. But inspired by how far his family was willing to go to support his education, the IIT aspirant remained focused on his studies and stayed away from his peers involved in questionable activities. Abhishek says that during my entrance exam preparation, my family was my biggest support system.
I dreamed of becoming a scientist
Living in a small one-room house in Harda Chawl, he made countless sacrifices to support me. Abhishek further says that my parents used to sleep on the floor so that I could get a bed, to ensure that I had a comfortable place to study. Abhishek’s inspirational story depicted in Alag Pandey’s video received praise from millions of people and garnered 8.1 million views and 693K likes on Instagram. After meeting Alakh Pandey and getting the scholarship, Abhishek dreamed of becoming a scientist and making a name for himself in physics from a young age. His journey took a turn when he discovered Physics Wala’s budget-friendly online preparation courses.
If your destination is water then believe in yourself
He says that when money is a problem, it can be difficult to find affordable but reliable education sources. I studied from PW’s online classes from Arjun and Lakshya batches, which not only provided comprehensive coverage of JEE syllabus but also had regular tests and doubt clearing sessions. Abhishek gives credit for his success to the guidance of the physics teacher. He says that meeting Alakh Pandey in person changed his life. Meeting Alakh sir in person at my home was a life changing experience. His scholarship is beyond value for money. It gave me hope and motivation. Abhishek says that for all the students who aspire to be successful in competitive exams like JEE, I have only one message to believe in themselves and stay focused on their goals despite the challenges. Our circumstances do not define our potential.
Report: Roshni Chakrabarty