Alakh Pandey of Physics Wallah tells the motivational tale of Sunny Kumar, an 18-year-old Noida samosa vendor who managed to pass NEET UG while balancing employment and education.
New Delhi: 30 August 2024
In a remarkable tale of perseverance and determination, 18-year-old Sunny Kumar from Noida, who sells samosas for a living, has cracked one of the hardest examinations in India for a medical entrance programme at the undergraduate level, the NEET UG examination. The story was first made famous by Alakh Pandey, founder of Physics Wallah who frequently promotes stories and success of various students dismantling barriers to educational attainment.
Alakh Pandey of Physics Wallah shared video footage that demonstrated Sunny Kumar’s incredible journey. In the first video footage, the viewer gets to see Kumar’s humble dorm room, walls plastered with study notes and guiding materials that he followed while preparing for the NEET UG exam, and Pandey’s utter shock at the testament, shows the level of intensity and work ethic that Kumar sacrificed to study for his exam.
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In Pandey’s subsequent video, he expresses his awe of Kumar, and notes that only 18 years old Kumar after years of work experience was able to deliver learning goals, while managing a samosa stall. Overall, many were inspired by Kumar’s humble beginnings and laudable.
Sunny Kumar’s daily schedule was far from easy. After finishing school around 2 PM, he worked at his stall in order to sell samosas and support his family. Even with such long hours of labor, Kumar inculcated a sense of never putting his studies on the backburner. He would study after work but would inevitably stay up late as he was so passionate about passing the NEET UG exam.
The motivational aspect of Kumar’s work ethic is the statement it makes about being able to overcome difficult situations through hard work, commitment, and willpower. The success he has achieved, from his circumstance, has been a source of inspiration for countless other students facing their difficulty.
Inspiration for Students Across the Nation
Alakh Pandey’s choice to share Sunny Kumar’s story with his millions of followers demonstrates more than just representing one individual’s academic success, but more so, having a student that can serve as inspiration for countless others to recognize that education can within all situations lead to a better form of life. The transition from samosa seller to NEET UG qualifier may be an ascent, but is proof that determination and hard work can take a person the distance.
Sunny Kumar’s story is engraved with grit, resilience, and belief, in the form that education means everything. Successfully cracking NEET UG has meant a considerable source of pride for his family but it has also served as motivation for students throughout India to fulfill their dreams with valued dedication.