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Why I Rejected IIT Bombay for Pure Science (IISER) | Explained on Conversations In Bangalore

Is IIT always the best choice? Meet the student who said "No" to pursue the stars. ​In this episode of Conversations in Bangalore, host Shashank Swamy sits down with Arjun Murlidhar, an Astrophysics PhD student at Ohio State University. This isn't just a science talk; it's a deep dive into the making of a scientist. ​Arjun shares his incredible journey from a curious kid in Bangalore reading Richard Feynman to cracking the JEE—only to turn down a seat at IIT Bombay to join IISER Pune. We explore the fascinating world of Black Holes, the mind-bending reality of White Dwarfs, and why the "romantic" allure of String Theory might be fading. ​If you are a student, a science lover, or someone at a career crossroads, Arjun’s clarity and passion will inspire you to follow your curiosity over the crowd. ​🚀 Topics Discussed: ​The reality of a career in Astrophysics. ​IIT vs. IISER: Why Pure Science is rising in India. ​Quantum Mechanics vs. General Relativity explained simply. ​Why String Theory is losing popularity among researchers. ​⏱️ Timestamps: ​00:00 - Introduction & Teaser ​02:54 - Welcoming Arjun Murlidhar: Astrophysics PhD Student ​04:43 - What is Astrophysics? ​06:27 - The Early Spark: Nehru Planetarium & Reading Einstein ​10:22 - Reading Richard Feynman in High School ​14:13 - Attending the IIA Summer School at Age 15 ​17:19 - Understanding White Dwarfs & Quantum Mechanics in Stars ​23:13 - How Scientists Photograph Black Holes (Interferometry) ​30:20 - Career Path: Pure Science Education in India (IISc vs. IISER) ​35:34 - Cracking the Entrance Exams: KVPY and JEE ​41:58 - Self-Study Strategy & Mentorship ​46:51 - Why I Chose IISER over IIT Bombay ​57:53 - Life at IISER: An Interdisciplinary Approach ​01:05:42 - The Fascination with String Theory ​01:09:45 - String Theory Explained: Unifying Gravity & Quantum Mechanics ​01:22:15 - Why I Switched from Theoretical Physics to Astrophysics ​01:30:26 - Einstein, General Relativity, and Gravitational Lensing ​🔔 Subscribe to Conversations in Bangalore for more unfiltered stories from the city's brightest minds! ​👇 What’s your take? Would you choose passion over a "safe" engineering degree? Let us know in the comments! ​#ConversationsInBangalore #Astrophysics #ShashankSwamy #IISER #IITBombay #BlackHoles #StringTheory #ScienceCareer #BangalorePodcast #ArjunMurlidhar #whitedwarfs #puresciencelife #careeradvice #Education #India #indiangenius