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Education
UP Board Topper Gyanesh Kumar Secures Spot at IIT and Harvard
✍️ India Today
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 03:37 PM
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Gyanesh Kumar, the topper of Uttar Pradesh’s board exams, has earned admission to a premier Indian Institute of Technology and has also secured a place at Harvard University, marking a remarkable academic journey.
Gyanesh Kumar, who topped the Uttar Pradesh board examinations this year, has achieved a dual milestone by securing admission to a leading Indian Institute of Technology and gaining acceptance into Harvard University.
The 17‑year‑old, hailing from a modest background in Uttar Pradesh, demonstrated exceptional academic prowess across subjects, earning him the top rank in the state.
Following his board success, Kumar applied to several IITs and was selected for a prestigious scholarship program. Simultaneously, his outstanding performance attracted the attention of Harvard’s admissions committee, resulting in an offer for a scholarship in the United States.
Experts say Kumar’s achievement highlights the increasing global mobility of Indian students and the growing recognition of Indian talent on international platforms.
The 17‑year‑old, hailing from a modest background in Uttar Pradesh, demonstrated exceptional academic prowess across subjects, earning him the top rank in the state.
Following his board success, Kumar applied to several IITs and was selected for a prestigious scholarship program. Simultaneously, his outstanding performance attracted the attention of Harvard’s admissions committee, resulting in an offer for a scholarship in the United States.
Experts say Kumar’s achievement highlights the increasing global mobility of Indian students and the growing recognition of Indian talent on international platforms.