IIT alumnus from Thrissur pens book to crack entrance exams

Thrissur: Mohammed Iqbal, a  young IIT Chennai  alumnus from Thrissur,  has taken the road less travelled and is now the  author of a book titled  Two in One Capsule. 

The book in two volumes covers  the entire portions of classes XI and XII mathematics and is a self- study guide for both board and entrance exams simultaneously. It  is published in the name of ‘Exam Hackers.’

According to Iqbal, 26,  an  IIT  graduate of  the 2012 batch, the book is intended for students who do not have much access to rigorous classroom coaching.  “I used to love mathematics as a kid. When I got into IIT, I thoroughly enjoyed the mathematical rigour it offered. I always wanted to impart the fundamentals I learned to the younger ones,” said 

Iqbal who quit the job  in an MNC to take up  teaching mathematics at a reputed private coaching centre in Thrissur.

“People thought I was a fool to have left a high- profile job for teaching students at 10+2 level. Well,  I am chasing my dream,” Iqbal said.  

When he joined IIT Chennai, he came to know that only a few students from Kerala  got a berth in the  IIT,  but amazingly many of them managed to be toppers while graduating.

“Unlike other states, Keralites provide  little focus on coaching for admission to IITs,” said Iqbal, who himself was a branch topper when graduated. This happened to be the Eureka moment and the idea of a book came.  It took him two months of sleepless nights to bring out the book which is in tune with  NCERT textbooks.

Meanwhile, it is  especially useful for medical aspirants who also opt for  engineering entrance. “These students get less time to focus on mathematics and the book is worth a buy for them,”  said Iqbal. He is preparing  his second book which will focus on the tips, tricks, techniques and strategic planning  for facing different competitive exams.