Comedian Appurv Gupta shared 5 key lessons he learnt after failing JEE twice

The IIT JEE is known as one of the most challenging examinations in the country and requires immense dedication, discipline, and strategic planning from students who aspire to crack it. Comedian Appurv Gupta, also joined the conversation by sharing his personal experience with JEE.

In an X post, Gupta confessed that despite his best efforts, he wasn’t able to secure a spot at any of the prestigious IIT or IIM institutions. Instead, he enrolled in a private college located in the National Capital Region (NCR), unsure of what lay ahead. “It was brutal, but the trials I faced shaped me into a stronger, more resilient individual. All those TRIALS made me get closer to doing things that I never thought of,” reads the caption.

Gupta listed 5 lessons he learnt from his failure. “In the end, it’s not about where you start, but how you choose to navigate the journey,” he wrote while concluding the post.

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Gupta’s story illustrates how these setbacks help one shape their character and make them more resilient. The JEE serves as the gateway for admissions to numerous esteemed engineering colleges across India. Students must pass the JEE Main to move forward to the next stage, the JEE Advanced. While some may view the process as daunting and overwhelming, others see it as a valuable learning experience that builds character and determination.

Appurv Gupta’s post definitely gives another hope to those who think that their career has hit a dead end after failing.