I'd like to become a Dakshana Scholar and hopefully attend IIT because One of my mail goals in life is to become an IIT engineer. I am a regular student of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya. After becoming a good engineer, I want to serve my country, my family and society. My father is a group ?C? employee of the Navodya Vidyalaya. His income is very low. He is unable to send me to a good coaching institute. The educational atmosphere in our Navodaya Vidyalaya is not very good for competitive exams. That is why I found I was unable to tackle IIT-level concepts very well. Dakshana Founadation has given me the chance to study properly for the entrance exam, and I do not want to lose it. I know that you want to help children like us. I too, want to gain admission to IIT through your coaching. My father has no other source of income except his monthly salary. He cannot send me to any private coaching institute due to very high fees. I have the responsibility of my two younger brothers also.

When I was giving the Dakshana entrance exams, I was introduced to your teaching staff. At that time itself, I reasoned that if I was selected to Dakshana, I would definitely make it to the IITs after getting your coaching. My father has a lot of hope on me. I can fulfill his wishes with your help only. I have dreamt of becoming an engineer since childhood, and now, this dream can be fulfilled with your help. There are no engineers and doctors in my family. I want to change this. All the members in my family are engaged in our family business, but I want to do something different. So, I want to say that I am delighted to be a Dakshana scholar, and that I come with visions of a great future.

From JNV Churu, Bihar.
Coaching Location: Faridabad Hostel, Haryana. (IIT-JEE 2008-09).

Current Institute: IIM, Nagpur
Stream: MBA


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