Stage 4 Cancer and Chemo Pain Couldn't Deter Him: Gurudutt Dave Achieves AIR 75 in GATE 2026
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Stage 4 Cancer Survivor Gurudatt Dave Achieves AIR 75 in GATE 2026
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News18•21-03-2026, 11:08
Stage 4 Cancer Survivor Gurudatt Dave Achieves AIR 75 in GATE 2026
•Gurudatt Dave, a final-year engineering student from Vadodara, secured AIR 75 in GATE 2026 Electronics and AIR 333 in Electrical Engineering.
•He achieved this remarkable feat while battling Stage IV Lymphoma (cancer) for two years, undergoing chemotherapy sessions.
•Diagnosed in March 2024, Gurudatt studied between painful chemo sessions, turning setbacks into motivation.
•Despite a previous academic backlog and an earlier GATE attempt, he persevered, appearing for two subjects in 2026.
•Gurudatt, from a humble background, now aims to pursue research at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, crediting mentors and family for support.
