Ghazipur's Abhinav: From 'Taarak Mehta' Fan to ISRO Scientist, Defying All Odds

• Abhinav from Ghazipur, despite being from a tier-three college, became a Grade A scientist at ISRO, proving small-town students can achieve great heights.
• He faced five consecutive interview failures at major organizations like BARC, ONGC, NPCIL, and HPCL after clearing written exams, but persevered.
• Abhinav attributes his success to continuous self-learning, practice, and turning limited resources into strength.
• He used 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' as a unique stress reliever during intense study sessions, listening to Jethalal and Bhide to calm his mind.
• ISRO selection paths include GATE scores (rank within 400-500 for strong chances) or ISRO's own ICRB exam, with opportunities in Mechanical, IT, and Electronics.

Why It Matters: Ghazipur's Abhinav proves perseverance and unique stress relief can lead to ISRO success, inspiring many.