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Love for Physics made this JEE topper leave IIT to follow his passion

Meet Chitraang Murdia

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Chitraang Murdia

Chitraang Murdia achieved AIR 1 in JEE Advanced 2014. His remarkable performance made headlines & he went on to pursue a degree in Computer Science at IIT Bombay.

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IIT Bombay

While studying at IIT Bombay, Chitraang discovered that his true passion was not in computer science but in physics, with a particular interest in quantum theory research.

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Leaving IIT

To pursue his passion, Chitraang made the decision to leave IIT Bombay. His decision took his friends and family by surprise.

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Staying determined

People criticized his decision to give up a high-paying job, but Chitraang ignored the comments and stayed focused on his passion.

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MIT

Following his passion, Chitraang enrolled at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he was awarded a scholarship to study.

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Higher education in the United States

After completing his Bachelor's degree in Physics from MIT, Chitraang Murdia went on to earn his PhD. from the University of California, Berkeley in 2023.

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Postdoctoral Researcher

Chitraang is currently working as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Pennsylvania, where he is pushing the boundaries of physics through his research.

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Chitraang's success

Chitraang's story inspires all those who dare to follow their dreams and listen to their hearts. He believes that with the right direction and hard work, any dream can be achieved.

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