In a world where most students aspire to enter prestigious engineering colleges or medical schools, Dhritiman Dutta's story stands out. Imagine taking the JEE and NEET exams with exceptional scores, yet choosing an unconventional path. That’s precisely what Dhritiman did.
Dhritiman Dutta, an extraordinary student from Assam, achieved a stunning 99.875 percentile in JEE Main and secured an All India Rank of 1,422 in JEE Advanced. Such achievements typically open doors to any IIT in the country. Not stopping there, Dhritiman also excelled in the NEET UG exam, scoring 625 out of 720 marks. This score would guarantee a spot in any private medical college.
However, Dhritiman made a surprising decision. Instead of pursuing engineering at an IIT or MBBS at a medical school, he opted to join the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Bangalore. After a stellar performance in the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2024, where he secured fourth place nationally, he chose this top research institute over other prestigious options.
The IISER entrance exam opens doors to either a four-year BS degree or a five-year BS-MS dual degree program. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore, where Dhritiman will study, ranks as the second-best institute in India according to the NIRF rankings.
In addition to his remarkable performance in entrance exams, Dhritiman scored 94.2% in his Class 10 exams, securing a ninth-place rank in his state. While he initially prepared for JEE Main, his growing research interest and the IISER Aptitude Test led him to focus on IAT. With support from his school teachers and private coaching for PCMB, Dhritiman's choice reflects his passion for research over conventional career paths.
