Odisha boy sacrifices IIT Bombay seat to study alongside twin brother in IIT Madras

Key points

• For many JEE Advanced toppers, securing a Computer Science seat at IIT Bombay is considered the ultimate prize after years of relentless preparation.
• But for twin brothers from Odisha, staying together mattered more.
• Maharuf and Masroor, who spent three years preparing for the country's toughest engineering entrance exams in Kota, are winning hearts online after choosing brotherhood over what many would consider a dream opportunity.
• In JEE Advanced 2026, Maharuf secured an impressive All India Rank (AIR) 32, while his twin brother Masroor achieved AIR 169. Their ranks were high enough to place them among the country's top engineering aspirants, but they also created a dilemma.
• While Maharuf could comfortably secure a coveted Computer Science seat at IIT Bombay, Masroor's rank made admission to the same programme at the institute significantly more difficult.