With an outstanding score of 452 in the General-EWS category, 18-year-old simran, a student from the 2023–24 batch from the Meritorious school in ludhiana, has been admitted to IISER's five-year BS-MS dual degree program.
A girl from Jalalabad has been accepted into the esteemed indian Institute of Science education and Research (IISER), Mohali, in a first for the Senior Secondary Residential school for Meritorious Students, Ludhiana. Behind this academic success, however, is a tale of perseverance and a difficult financial situation that has now compelled her to apply for an education loan of around ₹8 lakh.
She also achieved an All-India Rank of 5,000 after passing the JEE Advanced exam. She claims that the associated financial load overshadows the academic high. "My mother works for ASHA, and my father is a farmer. Two of my siblings are still in school. There is no way for me to pay for my schooling without taking out a loan, given our low family income," simran said. "I have no choice but to think about taking out a loan because the entire cost, including fees, comes to ₹7–8 lakh, excluding mess and transportation."
Simran has had an equally inspiring academic career. She was a CBSE student before passing Class 10 at a government school in Jalalabad, where she also earned a state rank in both Class 10 and 12. During the epidemic, her family experienced extreme financial hardship; therefore, she was accepted into a government school. After that, she transferred to the Meritorious school in ludhiana for Classes 11 and 12, deciding to pursue her goal of becoming a researcher by enrolling in the non-medical track.
"I never gave up, even though there were days when going to school felt difficult," she remarked. "I am grateful to my parents and teachers for believing in me, especially Lakhvir Singh, my physics teacher."
Simran claims she is forced to rely solely on her performance during the course to repay her loan because the state government has not offered her a scholarship, and no aid is in the works. I even took a year off to study for the IISER and JEE. I have to work even harder now to get a scholarship in the upcoming semesters," she continued.
Satwant Kaur, the principal of the school, said she will bring up the issue with district education officials and expressed pride in Simran's accomplishment. "Such talent merits unwavering support." I'll try to secure her financial support by talking to higher authorities," she stated.
Dimple Madaan, the district education officer (secondary), did not reply to several attempts.
A girl from Jalalabad has been accepted into the esteemed indian Institute of Science education and Research (IISER), Mohali, in a first for the Senior Secondary Residential school for Meritorious Students, Ludhiana. Behind this academic success, however, is a tale of perseverance and a difficult financial situation that has now compelled her to apply for an education loan of around ₹8 lakh.
She also achieved an All-India Rank of 5,000 after passing the JEE Advanced exam. She claims that the associated financial load overshadows the academic high. "My mother works for ASHA, and my father is a farmer. Two of my siblings are still in school. There is no way for me to pay for my schooling without taking out a loan, given our low family income," simran said. "I have no choice but to think about taking out a loan because the entire cost, including fees, comes to ₹7–8 lakh, excluding mess and transportation."
Simran has had an equally inspiring academic career. She was a CBSE student before passing Class 10 at a government school in Jalalabad, where she also earned a state rank in both Class 10 and 12. During the epidemic, her family experienced extreme financial hardship; therefore, she was accepted into a government school. After that, she transferred to the Meritorious school in ludhiana for Classes 11 and 12, deciding to pursue her goal of becoming a researcher by enrolling in the non-medical track.
"I never gave up, even though there were days when going to school felt difficult," she remarked. "I am grateful to my parents and teachers for believing in me, especially Lakhvir Singh, my physics teacher."
Simran claims she is forced to rely solely on her performance during the course to repay her loan because the state government has not offered her a scholarship, and no aid is in the works. I even took a year off to study for the IISER and JEE. I have to work even harder now to get a scholarship in the upcoming semesters," she continued.
Satwant Kaur, the principal of the school, said she will bring up the issue with district education officials and expressed pride in Simran's accomplishment. "Such talent merits unwavering support." I'll try to secure her financial support by talking to higher authorities," she stated.
Dimple Madaan, the district education officer (secondary), did not reply to several attempts.
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