IIT Ropar Civil: Jashandeep’s eSaral Success Story

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Jashandeep’s journey to IIT Ropar began with a result that was neither a complete failure nor the result he truly wanted.

He had scored 93.8 percentile in JEE Main and had also qualified for JEE Advanced. However, his performance did not lead to an IIT seat. At that point, he did not want to take a complete drop year. He planned to join a college and prepare again through a partial drop.

The journey became more difficult when he faced confusion during college counselling and heard discouraging comments from people who were expected to guide him. According to Jashandeep, some teachers told him that he would not improve and would eventually return regretting his decision.

Jashandeep enrolled in an Information Technology programme at a university in Faridabad and began his serious partial-drop preparation in November. Although many aspirants had already completed months of preparation, he continued with eSaral guidance and remained focused on the opportunity still available.

His result became the strongest response to every doubt. Jashandeep secured Civil Engineering at IIT Ropar and became the first IITian from Dharampura village in Haryana’s Sirsa district.

Watch Jashandeep’s Real Conversation with eSaral

In the complete interview, Jashandeep explains why he initially preferred a partial drop, the counselling confusion he experienced, and the discouraging statements he heard from his previous academic environment.

He also talks about beginning serious preparation in November, calling his eSaral mentor whenever he felt low, and choosing IIT Ropar Civil Engineering because it matched his counselling preference and was closer to home.

Becoming Dharampura’s First IITian

Jashandeep belongs to Dharampura village in Sirsa district. By securing admission to IIT Ropar, he became the first IITian from his village.

This achievement extends beyond an individual college allotment. When a student becomes the first person from a village or family to enter an IIT, the result also creates awareness for students who may not previously have considered the same path.

Future aspirants from Dharampura will now have an example from their own surroundings. IIT will no longer appear to be an opportunity available only to students from large cities or major coaching centres..

Students preparing from villages and smaller towns can explore eSaral’s online and offline JEE courses to find a preparation format suited to their class, available time, and target year.

Why He Chose a Partial Drop

Jashandeep did not want to lose an entire academic year without a college backup. Joining the Information Technology programme allowed him to continue his engineering education while keeping the IIT goal alive.

His decision was also influenced by self-confidence. He had already reached 93.8 percentile and qualified JEE Advanced once. The previous result showed that he was capable of competing, even though the final IIT seat had not arrived.

The second attempt, therefore, was not about beginning from zero. It was about improving enough to convert an Advanced qualification into an actual IIT allotment.

Aspirants considering another attempt should select a structured plan rather than relying on scattered lectures. The right eSaral JEE batch can help connect classes, revision, questions, and tests within the limited time available.

Starting Serious Preparation in November

Jashandeep began serious partial-drop preparation in November.

By then, many full-time droppers had already studied consistently for several months. This made him question whether he had started too late.

Whenever he compared his progress with students who had begun earlier, he felt uncertain about the final result. The pressure was not only about completing the syllabus; it was also about believing that the remaining time could still be used meaningfully.

Instead of hiding that uncertainty, Jashandeep contacted his eSaral mentor.

This became an important part of his comeback because the mentor helped him focus on the preparation that remained possible rather than the time that had already passed.

How eSaral Mentor Helped Him Stay Positive

When he felt low, he called his mentor and discussed his concerns. One recurring fear was that other aspirants had started much earlier while he had begun preparing seriously only in November.

His mentor repeatedly reminded him that starting late did not mean the result had already been decided. The practical requirement was to remain positive and use the available preparation time properly.

This mentorship helped Jashandeep stay connected with his goal during a period when comparison could easily have ended his second attempt.

That is where mentorship becomes particularly valuable for partial droppers. A student balancing college and JEE may not always recognise whether a low phase requires academic correction, timetable changes, or simple reassurance.

IIT Ropar Civil Engineering as His First Preference

Jashandeep received Civil Engineering at IIT Ropar.

He explained that IIT Indore Civil Engineering might also have been possible, but distance was an important factor in his counselling decision. IIT Ropar was closer to his home region, so he placed it higher in his preference order.

This shows why JoSAA choice filling should never be treated as a universal ranking exercise. Students may prioritise branch, institute, distance, family circumstances, campus environment or future academic interests differently.

For Jashandeep, IIT Ropar Civil was not a random allotment at the end of the list. It reflected a deliberate preference based on his circumstances.

Students preparing their own choices can compare historical allotments through the eSaral JoSAA opening and closing rank tool. Previous cut-offs can support research, but the official JoSAA allotment should always remain the final reference.

A Result Rooted in His Village

During the interview, Jashandeep was sitting in a field when the eSaral team called him.

The background reflected the distance his journey had covered—from the fields of Dharampura to Civil Engineering at IIT Ropar. Yet he remained closely connected with the place from which he had started.

Becoming the village’s first IITian gives his result a larger meaning. Younger students can now look at someone from their own community and see that IIT preparation is not restricted to a particular city, school or family background.

His journey does not guarantee that every partial dropper will secure the same result. It demonstrates that an earlier percentile, a late start or someone else’s prediction does not automatically decide the final outcome.

Build your preparation around structured guidance, regular problem-solving and measurable tests. Explore the right eSaral JEE preparation course, and let consistent work answer the doubts surrounding your goal.