Make 1 Lakh Online at 16 – My Real ₹2.1 Lakh Journey

Many people dream about how to make 1 lakh online, but very few know the real, actionable steps to achieve it. At just 16 years old, I managed to earn ₹2.1 lakh in a single year. I didn’t have a YouTube channel with millions of subscribers. I didn’t pay for expensive courses or belong to a rich family. What I had was determination, hustle, and the internet.

In this blog, I’ll share exactly how I made my first lakh online — and how you can start your journey today.

🎯 How I Started Earning Online at Age 14

Back in 2020, during the lockdown, I was just another 8th grader using my phone occasionally. Like many, I started binge-watching YouTube. But unlike others, I became obsessed with one idea: “If they can earn online, so can I.”

I tried everything — online ideas, small hustles, and even opened a cyber café at 14. It failed. But failure taught me more than any class ever could.

📱 The Turning Point: A ₹30,000 Phone Changed My Life

During Diwali 2021, my phone was stolen. I couldn’t ask my dad for another one because I had already taken money for a laptop and the failed cyber café. I asked my mom instead.

She sold her gold earrings and helped me buy a ₹30,000 phone. I promised to pay her back through ₹2000/month EMIs. But I couldn’t even manage the first EMI. That was my lowest point. But also the turning point.

🧑‍💻 Discovering a Skill That Pays

I searched “how to earn money online” on YouTube and discovered something powerful: I had already been editing videos casually using KineMaster. So I started messaging YouTubers on Instagram, showing my edits. Within a day, two replied: Bhuka Sandh and Vijay Bhaiya.

Vijay gave me a chance. ₹4000/month to create short-form content like fun experiments. I finally had my first income stream.

🚀 Level Up: Studio Offer in Lucknow

One month later, Vijay Bhaiya offered me a full-time role at his studio in Lucknow. My income doubled to ₹8000/month. I got to use a Mac, learned to handle a DSLR, edit professionally, and design thumbnails.

From January to July 2022, I worked full-time and learned as much as I could.

💸 First Big Jump: ₹20,000/Month at Age 16

In August 2022, I saw a post from Anmol Jaiswal (Indian Backpacker) hiring an editor. I applied, got a call within an hour, and landed the gig.

Now I had two clients: ₹8000 from Vijay, ₹12,000 from Anmol. For the first time, I was making ₹20,000/month — and this was the moment I knew anyone could make 1 lakh online by combining the right skills and consistency.

🏢 Building My Own Agency

In November 2022, I launched my agency: Is It Media. That month I earned ₹8000 from Vijay, ₹12,000 from Anmol, ₹21,200 from Bhuka Sandh — total ₹41,200. By December, I scaled further and earned ₹57,000.

📊 My 2022 Earnings at Age 16

🧩 How YOU Can Make 1 Lakh Online – A Step-by-Step Guide

• Learn a Skill in Demand: video editing, graphic design, script writing, social media, or WordPress.
• Create a Portfolio: do free work for 2–3 clients and collect reviews.
• Start Charging: begin with per-video rates, then offer monthly retainers.
• Find Clients: via Fiverr, Upwork, LinkedIn, Instagram DMs, and Facebook groups.

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📌 Conclusion: You Can Make 1 Lakh Online Too

I didn’t have money, experience, or a degree. What I had was drive, a new phone, and a skill. If I can make 1 lakh online, so can you.

Start today. Learn a skill. DM 20 creators. Offer free work. Build trust. Then scale. The ₹1 lakh goal isn’t far — it’s waiting for you to chase it.

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