Aligarh Towel Vendor’s Son Gets Admitted For BTech In Delhi Technological University – News18

Some of the most inspiring success stories originate from the most humble beginnings and reach soaring heights. Dreams, as they say, are woven in the hearts of many, but only a few truly dedicate themselves to the relentless pursuit of those dreams, transforming them into reality. Balwant Singh, a resident of Noida, is one such individual who has defied the odds through unwavering determination and hard work, turning his dreams into a remarkable achievement.

Balwant Singh, a self-employed vendor, makes a living by peddling an assortment of colourful and uniquely designed towels from a rickshaw. His primary aspiration was to ensure that his son, Surjal, did not have to toil away at menial work like him but rather, carve a path as an engineer. Today, that cherished dream is on the brink of fulfilment, as 18-year-old Surjal has been granted admission to the esteemed Delhi Technological University. Balwant Singh, originally hailing from Aligarh, also has a daughter named Muskan, aged 20. His earnings from selling towels amount to approximately Rs 1,000 daily, enabling the family’s sustenance.

Surjal aspired to secure a seat in the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) to pursue engineering, a dream his father fervently supported. Balwant Singh took the initiative to enrol his son in a coaching class for a year following his 12th-grade board exams, investing substantially in his education.

Surjal’s dedication and tireless effort bore fruit when he scored an impressive 99.2 percentile in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains. Unfortunately, due to the year-long gap in coaching after his 12th grade, he missed the opportunity to appear in the more competitive JEE Advanced. However, his strong performance in JEE Mains secured him a seat in the Computer Science branch of the esteemed Delhi Technological University. The course’s total fee amounts to Rs 2 lakh. Balwant Singh, who wholeheartedly supported his son’s education thus far without resorting to loans, had to borrow a sum from relatives to meet the course fee. He now contemplates taking an educational loan to cover future expenses.

Surjal, academically gifted and driven, aspires to sit for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examinations upon completing his engineering course. In a household teeming with ambition, even Balwant’s daughter, Muskan, who is pursuing a B.Sc. from the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), nurtures her dreams of appearing for the UPSC exams upon completing her graduation.