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78-Year-Old Ex-ISRO Scientist Aces Engineering Entrance After Retirement.
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News18•03-10-2026, 08:20
78-Year-Old Ex-ISRO Scientist Aces Engineering Entrance After Retirement.
- •Twarakavi Chengal Prasad, 78, secured third rank nationwide in the Telangana Engineering Common Entrance Test (TG ECET) after retiring from ISRO.
- •He joined ISRO at 21, was among its founding employees, and served for 35 years, witnessing historic moments.
- •Prasad worked alongside legends like Vikram Sarabhai, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, and Satish Dhawan during his career.
- •The TG ECET allows direct entry into the second year of BE or B.Tech courses for diploma holders or BSc (Maths) professionals, with no upper age limit.
- •Two months before the exam, Prasad studied over 12 hours daily, demonstrating that age is no barrier to learning and success.
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At 78 years old, retired ISRO employee Twarakavi Chengal Prasad secured the third rank nationwide in the Telangana Engineering Common Entrance Test (TG ECET) under the working professionals' quota.
During his 35-year career at ISRO, Prasad worked alongside prominent figures including ISRO founder Vikram Sarabhai, former President and Missile Man Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, and space scientist Satish Dhawan.
The TG ECET provides direct lateral entry into the second year of BE or B.Tech courses for diploma holders or BSc Mathematics professionals, and it features no maximum age limit.
