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Meet 20-Year-Old Girl Who Failed NEET, Could Not Crack UPSC But Bagged Rs 72,30,000 Offer From....; Became Youngest Girl To….
Rithuparna K S, a 20-year-old from Karnataka, failed NEET and dropped UPSC, but found her passion in robotics. Her hard work led to a Rs 72.3 lakh job offer from Rolls-Royce, making her the youngest woman in its jet engine division.
Meet Rithuparna – From Setbacks to Success
Rithuparna K S, a 20-year-old from Koduru in Karnataka’s Thirthahalli taluk, believed her dreams were shattered. After failing to get a medical seat through NEET and giving up on UPSC, she faced uncertainty. But in just a few years, she made headlines with a Rs 2.3 LPA offer from Rolls-Royce — becoming the youngest woman in their jet engine manufacturing division.
When Becoming a Doctor Didn’t Work Out
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After completing her schooling at St Agnes, Rithuparna had one goal: to become a doctor. “My dream was to become a doctor,” she told TNN. But she couldn't secure a government seat through NEET and decided to drop her UPSC plans. Disheartened but determined, she leaned on her father’s support to start fresh.
Engineering Was Plan B
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In 2022, she took admission at Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management (SCEM), Mangaluru, through CET. “From day one at college, I started exploring,” she said. Her fascination with automation led her to Robotics and Automation Engineering — a field she hadn’t even imagined but soon fell in love with.
Inspired by Seniors, Driven by Curiosity
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While watching her seniors work on tech projects, she got inspired to do more than just classroom learning. She started building her own projects with real-world impact. What began as a second choice was now a true calling. She dove into robotics, AI, and automation with full energy and purpose.
Rolls-Royce Said She Couldn’t Do It
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Hungry for international experience, Rithuparna reached out to Rolls-Royce for an internship. But they doubted her. “They said I wouldn’t be able to complete even one task in a month,” she recalled. Her response? “I asked them for a chance.” They gave her a challenge with a one-month deadline — she completed it in just one week.
Juggling Intern Work, College & UK Hours
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That one task turned into an eight-month journey. Rolls-Royce gave her more complex assignments. She worked 12 AM to 6 AM IST to match UK hours, all while managing her sixth-semester college work. Her hard work didn’t go unnoticed. In December 2024, she got a pre-placement offer worth Rs 39.6 lakh. By April 2025, it was upgraded to Rs 72.3 lakh per annum.
Moving to the U.S.
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Rithuparna will complete her 7th semester before moving to Texas, USA, to join Rolls-Royce’s jet engine manufacturing team full-time. She was also selected for the prestigious DC Fellowship, which recognizes young problem-solvers across Dakshina Kannada. Her professors and college celebrated her as a national inspiration.
Her Advice: “Give 200% and Stay Grounded”
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“Young people today have big dreams but often give only 50%,” she says. “To succeed, you have to give 200%. Stay determined. Stay grounded. And never forget your roots.” Rithuparna’s journey from failed exams to a Rolls-Royce job is a powerful reminder: setbacks don’t define you — your grit does.
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