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Athul Krishna scored 65% in high school and faced setbacks during Classes 11 and 12.
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News18•21-09-2026, 08:27
Kerala's Athul Krishna Lands Rs 43 LPA Mercedes-Benz Job in Germany
  • •Athul Krishna, an average student from Kochi, secured a Rs 43 lakh annual package with Mercedes-Benz in Germany, including an employer-sponsored work visa.
  • •His journey involved 1.5 years of preparation, German language training, and technical upskilling, driven by a childhood curiosity for automobiles.
  • •After discovering the German automotive ecosystem, Athul sought a structured pathway, finding guidance through Medhavi’s SHINE Centre.
  • •He focused on Mechatronics Technician skills and cultural adaptation, overcoming challenges like continuous German language practice and uncertainty.
  • •Athul's achievement is a personal and professional milestone, with future goals including deeper technical expertise and a dream to build his own car.

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Athul secured the position through nearly one and a half years of dedicated preparation, which included German language training, technical upskilling in Mechatronics, and structured guidance from Medhavi's SHINE Centre.

Athul Krishna landed a job with Mercedes-Benz in Germany featuring an annual package of Rs 43 lakh alongside an employer-sponsored work visa.

Athul describes himself as an average student who scored 65% in high school and experienced setbacks during Classes 11 and 12 before completing his senior secondary education from IHRD's Model Technical Higher Secondary School in Kerala and pursuing a professional diploma.