Twice‑failed JEE aspirant earns Rs 2 lakh a month: Ankur Warikoo on talent beyond degrees
· India · Indian Express, Times of India
Entrepreneur Ankur Warikoo recently shared the story of an Indore-based designer who achieved a monthly income of Rs 2 lakh despite failing the JEE twice. The designer reportedly taught himself product design using free online tutorials while balancing night studies. Warikoo used this example to argue that India’s professional landscape remains overly dependent on traditional credentials and institutional labels. While the post received support from some, it also sparked debate among users who defended the value of rigorous academic examinations like the JEE.
Why it matters
The discussion challenges the conventional reliance on elite degrees for career success and highlights the growing viability of self-taught skills in the Indian job market.
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