In 2017, Kalpit Veerwal made history by becoming the first student ever to score a perfect 360/360 in JEE Main. His achievement didn’t just top the charts; it entered the Limca Book of Records and turned him into a national headline. But what makes his story truly compelling is not the perfect score, but what came after it. (Image: Instagram)
Born in Udaipur, Rajasthan, Kalpit came from a modest background. His father worked as a compounder in a government hospital, while his mother was a school teacher. Unlike many aspirants who moved to Kota’s intense coaching ecosystem, Kalpit chose a different path – staying in his hometown and building his preparation around discipline, consistency, and balance. (Image: Instagram)
While most students believe success in JEE requires extreme schedules and long hours, Kalpit challenged that idea early on. He focused on structured study instead of burnout-driven routines, balancing school, coaching, self-study, and even time for hobbies like cricket and music. His approach quietly proved that smart preparation could be as powerful as long hours. His efforts showed results even before his historic JEE score. Kalpit had already earned recognition through national-level Olympiads, along with KVPY and NTSE scholarships, building a strong academic foundation long before the spotlight found him. (Image: Instagram)
After his record-breaking performance, Kalpit joined IIT Bombay’s computer science programme. For many, this would mark the beginning of a traditional high-paying career path. But Kalpit was already thinking differently. Even during college, he began sharing his preparation strategies online. What started as simple essays soon evolved into a growing audience. This led him to launch a YouTube channel and later build an education platform called AcadBoost, focused on helping students prepare smarter for competitive exams. (Image: Instagram)
As AcadBoost gained traction, Kalpit made a bold move; he chose to focus on entrepreneurship over internships and traditional placements. His early online courses began generating strong revenue, even surpassing top placement offers from IIT Bombay. Eventually, he made the unconventional decision to leave college a semester early to scale his startup full-time. AcadBoost grew into a recognised platform, and Kalpit’s influence expanded beyond education content. By 2021, he was named among LinkedIn’s “Top Voices” and was invited to speak at TEDx, where he shared his journey from exam topper to entrepreneur. (Image: Instagram)
As AcadBoost gained traction, Kalpit made a bold move; he chose to focus on entrepreneurship over internships and traditional placements. His early online courses began generating strong revenue, even surpassing top placement offers from IIT Bombay. Eventually, he made the unconventional decision to leave college a semester early to scale his startup full-time. AcadBoost grew into a recognised platform, and Kalpit’s influence expanded beyond education content. By 2021, he was named among LinkedIn’s “Top Voices” and was invited to speak at TEDx, where he shared his journey from exam topper to entrepreneur (Image: Instagram)
Despite success and attention from investors and edtech giants, Kalpit chose independence over acquisition offers. Instead of selling his platform, he reinvested his earnings into multiple asset classes, including startups, stocks, and real estate, focusing on long-term financial growth. Kalpit has consistently spoken about the pressure students face in competitive exams and has publicly encouraged healthier, more balanced study habits. Even after achieving one of the highest possible academic feats, he continues to advocate against burnout culture. (Image: Instagram)
