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IIT IIM lose out on exceptional talent because of their snobbishness

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'If IIT didn't want me, I didn't want IIT either': The inspirational journey of Srikanth Bolla

After being rejected by top Indian institutions due to his disability, Srikanth Bolla went on to ...

'If IIT didn't want me, I didn't want IIT either': The inspirational journey of Srikanth Bolla
19mo ago
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DizzyLlama
DizzyLlama
Atlys19mo

I read the story in this article. It only states that coaching classes didn't take him. It doesn't say IITs reject him.

Regardless, such an inspirational story. I can't fathom how hard it must have been on him.

SillyJellybean
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DizzyLlama
DizzyLlama
Atlys19mo

I see. Well, I do agree it's wrong

GroovyBoba
GroovyBoba
X (formerly Twitter)19mo

I mean they won't say no just coz u blind? Don't we actually have a reservation for disability?

SillyJellybean
SillyJellybean
Stealth19mo

Disability is just an example ser. Visible disability still gets some consideration but those with invisible disabilities (internal organs/mental health) very little still.

Also read the link and points i shared in other comments.

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