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Young mother second in state in commerce stream

Neelima resumed studies after marriage, scores 100 in 3 subjects
Last Updated 26 May 2016, 14:50 IST
Adimulam Neelima strongly believes that age is no bar for one to study and, she has lead by example. The 22-year old is the second topper for the state in commerce stream in the second PU exams.

Even after having taken a break for four years from studies, her determination did not dip a notch.

“I was married at the age of 18 and then had a kid, which is now one-year-old. After marriage, I relocated to Bengaluru from Tirupati and began my studies afresh,” she added.

Initially she joined PU (Science) but discontinued after the first year. “When I wanted to study again, I chose commerce as I was uneasy with physics and chemistry,” Neelima told Deccan Herald.

While she has scored out of out in computer science, business studies and accountancy, her score in English is 97, Hindi 98 and Economics 98.

Supportive family
“It is just a matter of concentration. You can study at any age. Everyone around me were encouraging. My mother-in-law helped me a lot by providing tension-free, conducive environment to study. Even my husband was supportive,” she added.

Though Neelima was elder to them, her close set of friends made her feel good at college. “I chose to do a regular course at Universal PU College and not through correspondence mode. My friends have been supportive.”

Managing a child and having to prepare for exams was an added challenge for her. “During weekends, I used to extend my study hours. Making points helped to study efficiently," she said.
 
Engineering dreams
Ramya M, a student of NMKRV PU College for Women has scored 594 out of 600. She wants to pursue engineering. However, coming from a humble background, her family is unsure whether they can afford the cost of her studies.

Daughter of a tailor, Ramya is the third topper in the science stream. Her mother Rukmani said that they would find it tough financially to send for a professional course.

“It would be great if the government can support us financially.” This girl has scored a centum in chemistry, maths and computer science and 99 in physics. “She has always been a hard working girl and that has earned results,” she said.

Beating many odds
Another student who has made it to the top beating many odds is Dhanalakshmi (92%), whose father is a farmer in Madhugiri in Tumakuru district.

She is a student of Deeksha College. “I was determined to score well. Teachers have been supportive,” she said.

Meanwhile, students from TAPAS, which trains deserving students from economically challenged sections for national level competitive examinations at BASE, have also come out with flying colours.

Yashavantha C, whose father is a tailor, scored 97.17%, Praveengouda Patil, son of a farmer, scored 97% and Avinash Kumar Mishra 95.17%.  Mishra’s father works as a labourer in Kaiga. Sujith D Dixith (96.33%), Sudheer D G (95.33%) are also from an economically-challenged background.
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(Published 25 May 2016, 20:51 IST)

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