For Atul, cracking IIT JAM wasn't just an academic challenge — it was a step toward breaking away from a life of physical ...

Atul Kumar, a 21-year-old from a humble background in Rudraprayag, overcame immense hardship to pursue his education.

From ferrying pilgrims on mules in Kedarnath to cracking IIT-JAM 2025, Atul Kumar’s inspiring journey to IIT Madras proves how determination and hard work can overcome all odds.

Atul Kumar, once a guide along Kedarnath’s steep paths, achieved a seat at IIT Madras through hard work and determination.

Atul Kumar said his only motivation was to move ahead in life and do something better for himself and his family.