The Economic Times

He missed IITs after 3 JEE attempts and BITS Pilani by 0.5%: 30 years later, man shares a lesson

Gaurav Kheterpals journey from missing the IITs after three JEE attempts and BITS Pilani by less than 0.5% to receiving its Startup Excellence Award at 48 has inspired netizens. Users praised his perseverance, saying college should be viewed as part of a broader journey rather than a destination. Others highlighted how his three JEE attempts reflected self-belief and called his story a reminder that dreams can take decades to fulfil.