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6.8 CGPA student lands Rs 32 lakh Microsoft job: What his journey says

The debate over whether marks determine success has resurfaced after a post highlighted the contrasting journeys of two engineering graduates. Aditya Jamwal, reportedly a 6.8 CGPA student, is now a software engineer at Microsoft. His story underscores how practical skills, projects, problem-solving ability and industry-ready knowledge can sometimes matter more than academic scores.

20 Aug 2026 10:03 am