In his meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Kumar suggested a couple of reforms in favor of the underprivileged for the IIT Joint Entrance Examination (JEE).
"Keeping in view the vast disparity in the quality of education in cities and villages, the number of attempts for IIT-JEE should be confined to two in both cases. For poor and rural students, it should be at least three because they are late starters and invariably have a distinct disadvantage," he said.
Kumar also suggested reforms on the merit list.
"Along with IIT-JEE results, the extended merit list (EML) of around 50,000 students is also published. This becomes a tool in the hands of coaching institutes to take gullible students from rural areas for a ride. They showcase EML results as IIT-JEE results. Therefore, IIT should release EML results after a few days of publishing the IIT JEE results," he said.
A teacher, a reformist, and a social activist, Kumar says his vision of India is one where there will be "no illiteracy, no hunger and no deprivation."
Are there more Kumars in the making? Kumar says his students, who are pursuing their careers, have their way of giving back to society. During the summer break, when they come to their native place, they volunteer to teach the students of Super 30.
"I don't know how they ultimately shape up but I am confident they will not forget their hardships and contribute for the welfare of many others like them, who are waiting for a helping hand," he said.
A passionate teacher, Kumar said the kick that he gets out of teaching can equal no other.
"My biggest inspiration is when I see my students smiling," said Kumar. "In view of the growing demand, I have decided to expand Super 30 to Super 90."
