Meet Shiksha Sankalp Scholar Amit Rathore

Amit comes from a small, humble household. His father is the sole earning member, running a modest street side sweet stall. Over time, the demand for traditional sweets has declined, directly impacting the family’s income. On top of that, his father has outstanding loans borrowed from relatives to support Amit’s education. Each semester brings not just academic pressure, but financial anxiety.

Yet, if you meet Amit, you will not hear complaint in his voice.

Instead, you will hear curiosity.

Alongside his core mechanical engineering studies, Amit has been learning machine learning and applying it to real world manufacturing problems. For his college project, he designed a model he calls “Chatter” that detects harmful vibrations during machining processes. This is not theoretical work. It directly contributes to protecting tools, workpieces, and most importantly, the safety of the operator. It reflects the way Amit thinks. Practical. Responsible. Impact driven.

He is equally active beyond the classroom. At IIT Guwahati, Amit has organized large scale events like the campus food fest, and currently serves as the President of the Mechanical Engineering Students’ Association. In this role, he has conducted workshops, mentorship sessions, and placement and internship talks, ensuring juniors have access to guidance he once had to figure out alone.

That instinct to give back did not start at IIT. Amit has guided several younger students preparing for JEE, sharing strategies, resources, and encouragement, because he understands what it means to prepare without privilege.

Looking ahead, Amit’s aspirations are thoughtfully layered. He wants to work in a reputed multinational company to gain strong industry exposure and sharpen his technical and professional skills. After that, he plans to pursue an MBA to build leadership and managerial capabilities. His long term goal is to start a technology driven venture that creates meaningful solutions and improves lives. Not overnight success. Not shortcuts. Just steady, intentional growth.

What stands out about Amit is not just talent or ambition. It is a responsibility. A deep awareness that education is not just personal advancement, but a bridge for his family and, eventually, for others.

Support for students like Amit is not charity. It is an investment in capability, ethics, and future leadership. 

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