In an inspiring story of determination, 18-year-old Mohammad Sahil Bhat from Roshanpura in Kralpora, Kupwara, has achieved a remarkable 99.229 percentile in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main, all without the aid of private coaching. Despite facing significant financial challenges, Sahil’s perseverance has brought him closer to his dream of securing a seat in one of India’s prestigious IITs.
Hailing from a remote village with limited resources, Sahil’s path to success has been far from easy. He shared that until Class 8, he had no knowledge of engineering as a career option. It wasn’t until Class 9 that his elder brother, currently pursuing a degree, introduced him to the field of engineering.
Sahil completed his Class 12 education at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) in Lolab, securing an impressive 89 percent. Despite the lack of financial resources to afford private coaching, Sahil committed himself to rigorous self-study, dedicating 10 to 12 hours daily in the months leading up to the exam. “I couldn’t afford private coaching, and I knew my parents couldn’t bear the costs, so I focused entirely on self-study,” he said.
Though financially strained, Sahil attributes much of his success to the unwavering support of his family. “I never pressured them for coaching, knowing our situation. Consistency and discipline were my pillars. In today’s world, with so many online resources available, anyone determined enough can succeed,” he added.
Despite having no engineers to look up to in his village, Sahil remains focused on his ultimate goal: to clear JEE Advanced and secure admission to a top IIT. His story not only fills his family with pride but also serves as a beacon of hope for other young students in his remote village, proving that hard work, determination, and a clear focus can turn even the toughest dreams into reality.
