Two weeks after the CAT results were announced, it came to light that a Jaipur boy created history by scoring 100% in the examination. Twenty-year-old Aashish Gupta, a graduate in mechanical engineering from IIT-Delhi, has again proved that if you're determined to achieve something, then sky is the limit. His score was shared by only nine students out of 1.85 lakh candidates appeared in the examination last November.
Gupta is working with Indian Oil Corporation at Abu Road. For first two days after the result, he wasn't even aware that only nine students had scored 100%, including him. "I was very busy in handling a project. But later I learnt from friends that I am among the top nine students," said an elated Gupta over phone from Abu Road. "I could not share my success with others as I was on a company tour," he said.
"The CAT is not at all a complicated examination if your concepts are clear. Divide your time and start preparing well in advance, then nothing can stop you to bell the CAT," said Gupta.
A meritorious student throughout his academics, he always aspired to become an engineer. He achieved his aim and got into IIT after scoring 650 All India Rank in 2006. Even his performance in Class XII and X was phenomenal, always above 90%.
"Proficiency in English is needed to clear CAT which wasn't difficult for me. I overcame my shortcomings by reading English newspapers and watching English news," he said. He said that his proficiency in maths helped him make his way to IIM. He will be returning to Jaipur next week, he said.
He attributed his success to his family who has always understood his needs and supported accordingly. "My father always says that small dream is a crime. I am so lucky to have caring parents and three elder sisters who provided me a conducive environment that helped in my personal growth," said Gupta.
He felt the need of having a management degree during his job. "I have realized that management degree would be a value addition in your career," Gupta while adding that he aspires to open a consultancy which requires a blend of both technical and management education.
