Farmer’s Son Satyam Kumar Passed IIT-JEE at 13 and Joined Apple at 24
Farmer's Son Satyam Kumar Passed IIT-JEE at 13 and Joined Apple at 24
Satyam first took the IIT-JEE in 2011 at the age of 12, achieving an All India Rank (AIR) of 8137. Dissatisfied with this result, he retook the exam in 2012 and improved his rank to 679.
The IIT JEE entrance exam is renowned for its difficulty, attracting hundreds of thousands of students from across India each year. Only a select few manage to navigate its complexities and secure a coveted spot at an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). Among these few is a remarkable prodigy, Satyam Kumar, who made history by passing the IIT JEE at just 13 years old.
Youngest achiever
Satyam Kumar, from Bhojpur district in Bihar, became the youngest Indian to clear the IIT-JEE in 2013, achieving an impressive rank of 670th. His journey began with his first attempt in 2011 at the age of 12, where he secured an All India Rank (AIR) of 8137. Determined to improve, Satyam retook the exam in 2012 and achieved a notable rank of 679.
Education
Satyam completed his BTech-MTech Dual Degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kanpur and pursued a PhD in the United States, which he completed in 2024 at the age of 24. According to his LinkedIn profile, he is currently seeking new job opportunities and has previously interned at Apple as a Machine Learning Intern.
