The Economic Times

ISRO scientist used to wake up at 5 am to memorise Vedas: Meet Keralas Govind Krishnan, who left regular school after Class 4, studied at a gurukula, cracked JEE Advanced & joined IIST

Govind Krishnan from Kerala left conventional school at 10 to study the Vedas at a gurukula in Thrissur. He later returned to regular schooling, cleared JEE, studied electronics and communication at IIST and was selected to join ISRO. His unusual journey reflects how he balanced traditional Vedic education with modern science and technology.