Stories of Change

Against All Odds

Himachal Pradesh
June 16, 2025

From a small village in Himachal Pradesh to the gates of an IIT—Ayush’s journey is a powerful story of determination and opportunity. His father, a painter with an unsteady income, paused building their family home so Ayush and his sister could stay in school. When a teacher introduced him to Avanti Fellows’ free online test prep, everything changed.

In June 2025, Ayush earned a category rank of 1574 in JEE Advanced, likely securing a seat at one of India’s top IITs, and becoming the first in his family to do so. Ayush’s achievement is more than personal—it is a milestone for his village and a spark for others chasing big dreams.

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Against All Odds

Himachal Pradesh
June 16, 2025

From a small Himachal Pradesh village to IIT, Ayush's journey, supported by Avanti Fellows, showcases how determination and opportunity can lead to extraordinary achievements. He's the first in his family to likely secure an IIT seat.

From a small village in Himachal Pradesh to the gates of an IIT—Ayush’s journey is a powerful story of determination and opportunity. His father, a painter with an unsteady income, paused building their family home so Ayush and his sister could stay in school. When a teacher introduced him to Avanti Fellows’ free online test prep, everything changed.

In June 2025, Ayush earned a category rank of 1574 in JEE Advanced, likely securing a seat at one of India’s top IITs, and becoming the first in his family to do so. Ayush’s achievement is more than personal—it is a milestone for his village and a spark for others chasing big dreams.

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Videos

Against All Odds

Himachal Pradesh
June 16, 2025

From a small Himachal Pradesh village to IIT, Ayush's journey, supported by Avanti Fellows, showcases how determination and opportunity can lead to extraordinary achievements. He's the first in his family to likely secure an IIT seat.

From a small village in Himachal Pradesh to the gates of an IIT—Ayush’s journey is a powerful story of determination and opportunity. His father, a painter with an unsteady income, paused building their family home so Ayush and his sister could stay in school. When a teacher introduced him to Avanti Fellows’ free online test prep, everything changed.

In June 2025, Ayush earned a category rank of 1574 in JEE Advanced, likely securing a seat at one of India’s top IITs, and becoming the first in his family to do so. Ayush’s achievement is more than personal—it is a milestone for his village and a spark for others chasing big dreams.

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