I'd like to become a Dakshana scholar and hopefully attend IIT because I am from a poor family. My family has insufficient funds for my higher studies. However, Dakshana foundation is giving me free tuition. This is a very good chance for me to build my career and reach my aim. Hopefully I will be able to attend IIT and become an engineer. I want to become an engineer because I can help this country and help poor people from the lower class families. I will also fulfil my father?s dream. I am very much thankful to Dakshana foundation because it helps poor and talented students to study. This is why I would like to become a Dakshana scholar.

From JNV Angul, Odisha.
Coaching Location: JNV Cuttack, Odisha. (IIT-JEE 2007-09).

Current Institute: IIT Kanpur
Stream: Aerospace Engineering
Yr of expected graduation: 2013

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