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Success Story: The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is one of the toughest competitive exams in India. Millions of students attempt to crack it every year, but only a few can succeed. This exam is particularly popular among students aspiring to study at the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT). Cracking JEE requires discipline, strategic preparation, and unwavering dedication. This story is about a famous politician’s son who passed his Class 12 exams with 96.4%, cracked JEE, and secured admission to the prestigious IIT. He is Pulkit Kejriwal, the son of renowned politician Arvind Kejriwal. Let’s learn more about his journey.
Pulkit Follows in His Father’s Footsteps
Both of Arvind Kejriwal’s children, Pulkit and Harshita, have set examples of academic excellence and serve as role models for other students. In 2019, Pulkit scored 96.4% in his CBSE Class 12 board exams. Arvind Kejriwal, known for his education policies in Delhi, expressed his happiness and pride in his son’s achievement.
Interestingly, Pulkit and another student, the son of a tailor, both secured admission to IIT Delhi in the same year.
Arvind Kejriwal: An IIT Graduate Himself
Arvind Kejriwal, former Chief Minister of Delhi, is one of the most educated leaders in India. He is renowned for his academic excellence. Before joining politics, he was a civil servant working at the Indian Revenue Service (IRS). Talking about his academic journey, he cleared the IIT-JEE exam. He also cracked the UPSC Civil Services Examination. He graduated with a Mechanical Engineering degree from IIT Kharagpur between 1985 and 1989. His educational journey continues to inspire many young Indians.
Current Endeavor
According to media reports, Pulkit is currently associated with a reputed financial services company, FinMechanics. However, further details about his career remain unclear.