JEE Advanced topper chooses IISc over IIT Bombay

Bengaluru boy RK Shishir has decided to pursue BTech in maths and computing programme, a new course introduced by the IISc Bengaluru.

RK Shishir from Bengaluru boy, who topped the JEE Advanced 2022, has chosen the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, instead of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay for his BTech graduation. Shishir chose the BTech in maths and computing programme at the IISc. 

He said, “Yes, I wanted to join IIT Bombay and pursue computer science. I realised later that computer science is more job-oriented. My interest is towards research, development and entrepreneurship. So, I decided to join IISc.” 

Excited to be in one of the world’s best universities: JEE Advanced topper

Shishir has chosen to pursue BTech in maths and computing programme, a new course introduced by the IISc. The decision to drop the IIT Bombay seat was very difficult for him, but he was clear about his choice. He is excited to be in one of the world’s best universities, he said. The IISc is the only Indian university in the top 300 list of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, whereas it is placed 155th globally in the QS World University Rankings. 

"Earlier, I thought of pursuing computer science engineering from IIT Bombay. I researched a lot before quitting my IIT seat. I decided on IISc as the programme offered there has mathematics, which is my favourite,” Shishir said. Shishir also topped CET-2022 in pharmacy and fourth in engineering. He stood second (AIR) in Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana, conducted by IISc Bengaluru 

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