A 19-year-old has bypassed IIT Delhi's prestigious academic path for a software engineering role at Microsoft. Ashish Kumar Verma, already a Google Developer Expert, believes practical building and output are paramount in tech, not just degrees. His decision highlights a growing trend among India's Gen-Z, prioritizing real-world experience and direct industry engagement over traditional educational routes, inspiring many to forge their own paths.

Defying expectations, 19-year-old Ashish Kumar Verma quit IIT Delhi to join Microsoft without a degree. Verma, already a recognized tech prodigy, found IIT's academic rigor…

The 20-year-old techie said that he chose to leave one of India's most prestigious institutions because he already knew what he wanted to pursue. | Trending

A 19-year-old has bypassed IIT Delhi's prestigious academic path for a software engineering role at Microsoft. Ashish Kumar Verma, already a Google Developer Expert, believes…

Every day, you see stories on the internet of people shedding tears over not getting into IITs or IIMs. In India’s education system, where getting a degree from an acclaimed…