₹60 lakh a year: Techie says dropping out was the 'best decision of my life,' Now earns more than his college's highest placement

Most people think that doing IIT is the most successful thing you could do career wise and for some it could be actually true. But one person named Lavanya Jain on X said that dropping out from IIT was the best decision of his life.


A B.Tech dropout has sparked debate online after claiming that he now earns ₹4.86 lakh per month. In a post on X, Lavanya Jain shared his unconventional journey, stating that he did not graduate from an IIT and, in fact, dropped out during the final semester of his Electronics and Communication Engineering degree.

Dropped Out Before Completing Degree

Sharing his experience, Jain wrote, "I'm not even from an IIT. In fact, I dropped out from my B.Tech... I think it was one of the best decisions of my life." His statement quickly gained attention, especially among students and professionals discussing career paths and traditional education.

Claims Higher Earnings Than College Placements

Jain further claimed that his current income exceeds the highest placement package offered by his college, which he said was USD 100,000 per year. According to him, he now works part-time as a contractor while also earning from five different sources of passive income.

He added that his primary income alone is sufficient to cover all his personal expenses.

Shares Payment Proof Online

To support his claim, Jain shared screenshots of two payments received via Wise. The images showed credits of ₹3.74 lakh and ₹1.12 lakh, bringing his total monthly earnings to approximately ₹4.86 lakh.

“This Is Not a Flex”

Clarifying his intent, Jain wrote, "This is not a flex, really it's not." He explained that his goal was to challenge the perception that an IIT degree is essential for success.

Internet Reacts

One user commented, "Not everyone is as talented as you bro, some people really need the IIT tag to get a decent job."

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