₹2.5 Crore Package! Know the Full Success Story of IIT Hyderabad's Edward Nathan Varghese

Success Story: Edward Nathan Varghese

✍️ Author: R. Littey
📰 MPSelectionPoint Special Report

🔥 When Hard Work, Skill, and the Right Direction Align…

In today's era, while millions of students are preparing for IIT, Engineering, and Competitive Exams, the story of a student from IIT Hyderabad has become a subject of discussion across the nation.

21-year-old Edward Nathan Varghese, a final-year Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) student, has created history by securing an annual package of ₹2.5 Crore.

This is not just news; it is a roadmap for every student who dreams big.

👨‍🎓 Who is Edward Nathan Varghese?

🎓 Institution	IIT Hyderabad
📘 Course	CSE
🎯 Age	21 Years
💼 Job Offer	₹2.5 Crore / Year
🌍 Company	Optiver (Netherlands)

This package is considered the largest in the history of IIT Hyderabad.

💡 How did he get a ₹2.5 Crore package?

Edward received this offer not directly through campus placement, but via Summer Internship → Pre-Placement Offer (PPO).

The 5 Major Reasons for His Success:

Strong Coding Foundation: Mastery in Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA) and Competitive Programming.
Seriousness Towards Internship: Viewed it as a "Learning Opportunity" and delivered beyond company expectations.
Focus on Skills: Emphasized System Design, Clean Coding, and Logical Thinking over just marks.
Consistency & Discipline: Daily learning and practice with no shortcuts.
Global Mindset: Prepared for international work cultures and high-pressure decision making.

📈 Lesson for State Board & Hindi Medium Students

This story is not just for IITians. Whether you are from MP Board, CBSE, or any State Board, if you dream of a Tech Career, Edward's journey proves:

“Whether the institution is big or small, your skills must be grand.”

🎯 Is a ₹2.5 Crore package only possible at IIT?

No. But for this, you need: Strong Concepts, Right Guidance, Long-term Planning, and Distance from Distractions. Today, Global Packages are available in fields like Coding, AI, Data Science, and Fintech.