Satyam Kumar, 12 Year Old, the youngest who cracked IIT JEE, 2012.

Today, while networking, I was struck with the news of 12 year old boy cracking Indian Institute of Technology Joint Entrance Examination (IIT JEE).
IIT JEE is the sole criterion in India for admitting the students in sixteen IIT colleges. IIT’s are regarded as the best Engineering Institutes in India. After passing out from IIT, students usually get confirmed job with good package salary. This year (2012) 4,79,651 candidates had appeared for the IIT JEE. Out of these candidates 24,112 have got ranks in different categories and 19,426 have been selected for counseling for 9,647 seats in the 16 IITs across the country.

It’s really challenging for Indian students to get admission in IIT’s. But, what shocked and surprised me is 12 year old boy cracking IIT JEE exam. Mind you, 12 year old boy appearing IIT JEE exam and cracking it.  I had read about this 12 year old boy, I found him extraordinary. His genius mind, talents, hardwork, determination and extraordinary achievement at the age of 12 compelled me to share about him with my blog readers. We have someone to look upon and appreciate it. Below is what I copied and pasted about him from Google search:

Satyam Kumar, a 12 year old child prodigy, has surprised the whole country by cracking one of the most toughest and prestigious entrance exams IIT-JEE. From the very early childhood, he has been passionate about studies and showed his talent when he passed 10th exam the age of 10. His 12th class result is still awaited. He qualified from Mumbai Zone by securing an all India rank of 8,137. The entire villagers of Bakhorapur, a small village in Bihar’s Bhojpur District, has celebrated his success with crackers and sweets.

He was born on July 20, 1999 to an illiterate farmer father Sidhnath Singh and mother Pramila Singh. His father says “He used to impress everyone with his talent even when he was barely five years old” and his talent compelled them to send him to Kota, Rajasthan for higher education. Satyam’s father is very proud of his accomplishment but he will not join IIT this year because of his poor marks. Satyam wishes to sit for the second time next year for a better rank. He aspires to develop a software company.

In 2006, Bihar Chief Minister (CM) Nitish kumar had honored him with the award “Bihari Ho to Aisa”. According to reports, the State Govt. is now planning to honor the little master by making him the ‘Brand ambassador for Education in Bihar’.

P.S: Know more about him and his plan.