From Kota Jail to IIT
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Moneycontrol18-02-2026, 11:15

From Kota Jail to IIT: Piyush Goyal's Inspiring Journey to Success

  • Piyush Goyal, at 18, studied for the IIT JEE from inside Kota Open Jail with his father, a murder convict.
  • Facing severe financial crisis, Piyush moved into jail as he couldn't afford coaching or accommodation.
  • He worked at a shop for Rs 12,000 to fund his studies and survival, studying at night in his cell.
  • Jail guards became his support system, encouraging him and providing quiet time to focus on his studies.
  • In 2016, Piyush secured an All India Rank of 453 in IIT JEE, proving that determination overcomes adversity.

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