Meet 20-Year-Old Girl Who Failed NEET and Now Works at Rolls-Royce
Meet 20-Year-Old Girl Who Failed NEET — Rithuparna KS from Karnataka once dreamed of becoming a doctor. Like many students in India, she prepared for NEET with great hope, aiming for a government medical seat. But when she didn’t qualify, the disappointment was deep. Still, she chose not to give up. Instead of mourning a missed dream, she turned her focus toward something she had never considered before: engineering.
In 2022, she enrolled in the Robotics and Automation Engineering program at Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management, Mangaluru, through the CET entrance. While this was not her first plan, it quickly became a passion. She embraced the opportunity and immersed herself in learning and projects that combined innovation and impact.
Meet 20-Year-Old Girl Who Failed NEET and From Engineering Classes to Global Recognition
Meet 20-Year-Old Girl Who Failed NEET — At college, Rithuparna didn’t limit herself to textbooks. Inspired by seniors working on real-world problems, she got involved in practical projects. One of her early achievements was creating a robot to assist arecanut farmers, which won recognition at an international conference in Goa.
As she pushed herself further, Rithuparna also joined hands with teams at institutions like NITK Surathkal and took part in the Dakshina Kannada DC Fellowship constantly expanding her knowledge and network.
The Turning Point: A Rolls-Royce Internship
Rithuparna’s curiosity and confidence drove her to reach out to Rolls-Royce for an internship in their Jet Engine Manufacturing Division. At first, the team doubted her capabilities. She was told that completing even one task in a month would be difficult. But her response was calm and determined she asked for a chance.
Given a one-month challenge, she completed it in just one week.
This moment was the breakthrough. She soon began a rigorous eight-month internship with Rolls-Royce starting in January 2025. Despite demanding overnight shifts and her ongoing studies, she excelled handling challenges on par with international standards.
Her performance didn’t go unnoticed. Originally offered a ₹39.6 LPA package, she impressed the team so much that they doubled the offer making it ₹72.3 LPA. She officially received the pre-placement offer in December 2024.
Youngest Woman to Join Rolls-Royce Jet Division
Meet 20-Year-Old Girl Who Failed NEET — Today, at just 20 years old and in her 7th semester of engineering, Rithuparna KS is set to join the Rolls-Royce Jet Engine Division in Texas, USA. Her rise to this role makes her one of the youngest Indian women ever to work in such a specialized position within the global firm.
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Despite early failures, she found her true calling in robotics, automation, and engineering design. From NEET disappointment to Rolls-Royce success, her story has become an inspiration for countless students facing uncertainty in their careers.
Her professional profile reflects her passions clearly. On LinkedIn, she writes, “I enjoy learning new things, developing ideas, and providing solutions to real-world problems.” Her interests in communication, teamwork, and technical growth define her journey from a student to a global engineer. Also Read: INS Nistar Commissioned in Vizag: India’s First Indigenous Diving Support Vessel Enhances Navy’s Deep-Sea Rescue Capabilities July 2025
Conclusion: A Story of Determination, Not Just Destiny
Rithuparna’s journey shows that failure is not the end it’s often the beginning of something better. She transformed her setbacks into strength, proving that alternate paths can lead to even greater success. With a ₹72.3 LPA job at Rolls-Royce and a future in aerospace engineering, the girl who once failed NEET is now building engines that power the skies.
Let this be a reminder: sometimes, life has bigger plans than the ones we first dream of.
