From JEE Topper to Singer-Songwriter: Kalpit Veerwal's Unconventional Journey
AIR 1 in 2017, first-ever to score 360/360 in JEE but he did not like corporate life. He is now a singer-songwriter. What did he do after IIT?
The Economic Times
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Kalpit Veerwal, who achieved a perfect score of 360 in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) in 2017, has taken an unconventional career path. Instead of following the typical IIT-to-corporate route, the Udaipur, Rajasthan native has explored various fields, including education, entrepreneurship, and music, ultimately becoming a singer-songwriter.
- 01Kalpit Veerwal scored a perfect 360 in JEE 2017, becoming the first to achieve this.
- 02He chose not to follow the traditional corporate path associated with IIT graduates.
- 03Over the years, he has worked as an educator, entrepreneur, and public speaker.
- 04Kalpit is currently focusing on his music career as a singer-songwriter.
- 05His journey has sparked mixed reactions online, with support and criticism from the public.
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Kalpit Veerwal, who gained national fame in 2017 by scoring a perfect 360 out of 360 in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) and securing All India Rank 1, has taken a unique career path that diverges from the expected trajectory of IIT graduates. Reflecting on his journey, Kalpit noted that the attention he received opened up various opportunities beyond engineering. He has explored roles in education, entrepreneurship, public speaking, and investing. Recently, he has shifted his focus to music, working as a singer-songwriter and planning to release more songs this year. His decision to pursue interests outside of academia has drawn a range of reactions online, with supporters praising his courage and critics questioning his choices. Kalpit emphasizes that career paths are personal and should align with individual passions.
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Kalpit's journey reflects the evolving perspectives on career choices among young professionals, encouraging others to pursue their passions.
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