It’s a dream of every student to get an admission into The Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT), one of the most prestigious institute in the world. But not everyone get to realize their dream, only a selected few with their hard work and dedication get an admission in IIT.
These prestigious engineering institutes in India have been known for producing some of the brilliant minds and geniuses that the nation has ever seen. Cracking an IIT entrance exam is not everyone’s cup of team. Students undergo years of intense preparation and training to crack the exam. An IIT entrance exam is believed to be one of the most competitive examinations in the world.
What you’re about to read is truly inspirational. You must have come across a lot of success stories of people coming from a poor background and doing big things that no one expected from them. We all feel inspired after reading such success stories. Here’s the story of Shivangi which will surely melt your heart.
Shivangi, a girl from Deha village, about 60 kms from Kanpur. She used to sell newspapers and magazines with her father. She used to study in a government school. Since she used to help her father in selling newspapers, she didn’t have time to study, but she would study whenever she got free time from her father’s store.
It was her dream to get admission into IIT but due to her financial condition, it was nearly impossible for her to afford the expensive coaching classes and study materials. One day she read about Anand Kumar’s education initiative Super 30. An educational programme started by the Anand under which he takes 30 meritorious students from backward sections of society and trains them to crack IIT. Shivangi was selected for the programme. With the right guidance and her hard work, she cracked IIT and now she is earning for herself and her family.
Shivangi’s father never thought in his wildest dreams that his daughter would do the impossible. He was proud of her daughter.
Shivangi’s story was shared by her teacher Anand Kumar on Facebook
He said that shivangi became a member of their family during her stay. She would take care of his unwell mother and would call her ‘dadi’. The became very emotional, when Shivangi was leaving for IIT Roorkee after her results; they literally felt that they were giving away their daughter to someone else.
