Sharma received a triple promotion and completed school at 14 before going to study at St. Xavier's College, Bombay; all other universities in India required a minimum age of 16.
Sharma was able to attend college early due to receiving three promotions before graduating from school at the age of 14.  All other Indian universities had a minimum age requirement of 16 years old, but Sharma was able to bypass this by attending St. Xavier's College in Bombay.