Meet the 45-year-old mother and her 21-year-old son who graduated from IIT Madras together

Jigisha Tailor and her son Aditya Kapadia earned degrees together at IIT Madras. Aditya enrolled in the online BS program in 2021, which his mother joined later. Jigisha balanced her studies with household chores and a decade-long academic break. They became study partners and academic competitors, aiming for the highest distinction. Their shared journey brought the mother and son closer, adding a new dimension to their relationship.

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Meet the 45-year-old mother and her 21-year-old son who graduated from IIT Madras together
Jigisha Tailor and her son Aditya Kapadia earned degrees together at IIT Madras. Aditya enrolled in the online BS program in 2021, which his mother joined later. Jigisha balanced her studies with household chores and a decade-long academic break. They became study partners and academic competitors, aiming for the highest distinction. Their shared journey brought the mother and son closer, adding a new dimension to their relationship.
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