The son of a soldier who died defending the country has fulfilled his father's dream through his own efforts, diligence, and abilities. Atul Dagar, a resident of Mathura in Uttar Pradesh, who lost his father at the age of three, studied in Kota and achieved success by ranking 3463 in JEE Advanced 2026, after which he began studying Computer Science at the prestigious IIT Mumbai. Atul was admitted to IIT Mumbai under the defense services category. This success is not just a student's achievement but also a touching and proud tribute from his son to his deceased father.
Loss of Father at Age Three
Atul's father, Sudhir Kumar Dagar, served as a soldier in the Jat Regiment of the Indian Army. He died on September 15, 2012, during Operation Rakshak in Jammu and Kashmir while protecting the country. Atul was only three years old at the time. Without his father's support, his mother, Krishna Devi, raised Atul and his two older sisters. Despite all difficulties, she always motivated the children to move forward and instilled in them the values of serving the country.
Atul prepared for JEE while being a regular student at Allen Career Institute in Kota. Thanks to hard work and constant practice, he achieved a rank of 3463 in JEE Advanced 2026 and is now a Computer Science student at IIT Mumbai. He recently started his first semester at IIT Mumbai, considering admission to this university the greatest achievement of his life.
Success Dedicated to Father's Sacrifice
Speaking about his success, Atul notes that although his father is no longer with him, his blessings are always with him, and it is because of this that he was able to fulfill his dream. He dedicates his success to his father. Since childhood, Atul showed a special interest in science, mathematics, and programming. Besides studying, he engaged in coding. During this period, he also launched his own online startup to teach children from grades 6 to 10. Through this startup, he teaches children for Army school exams and teaches them logic. Atul himself developed his startup's website and works on its technical solutions. His passion for technology and teaching children, alongside his studies, sets him apart from other students.
What Atul Says About His Father?
Atul emphasizes that his father made the ultimate sacrifice protecting the country. Now, he wants to serve the country by advancing it in the field of education. He believes that a significant contribution to nation-building can also be made through education. According to Atul, the passion for learning he saw in Kota is probably nowhere else. The atmosphere of Kota and the support of the teachers there strongly motivated him to keep moving forward. He noted that in Kota, he found an environment that inspired constant hard work and focus on the goal, which proved very useful for preparing for JEE Advanced.
Path to Education Facilitated by 90% Scholarship
The 'Shaurya' program from Allen Career Institute also played a huge role in Atul's success. This initiative, launched for the children of soldier-heroes, provided Atul with a 90% discount on tuition. This significantly reduced financial pressure, allowing him to focus entirely on his studies. Atul's mother, Krishna Devi, believes that there is no greater tribute to her deceased husband than her son studying at one of the country's most prestigious institutions—IIT Mumbai. Krishna Devi added that the family received great help thanks to the support of Allen Coaching in Kota and the 90% discount under the Shaurya program, which allowed Atul to concentrate fully on his studies.
Shaurya Scholarship Launched in 2018
Dr. Navin Maheshwari, founder of Allen Career Institute Private Limited, stated that it is not enough to do anything to honor soldiers who gave their lives for the safety of the country. It was with this thought that the Shaurya scholarship was launched in 2018. This program provides a 90% tuition fee discount for the sons and daughters of heroes. He noted that this program benefits a large number of children of soldier-heroes. He called it a very pleasant experience to watch these children develop and achieve success. Atul realized this opportunity through his hard work. The financial support allowed him to focus on his studies without additional pressure, and Atul overcame the challenge of JEE Advanced through hard work.
