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Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
From civilian roots to Army greens: Against all odds, Vadodara youth joins Indian Army
Vadodara: With no military lineage to guide him and rejection letters piling up, Prashant Chaudhary could have easily given up. But the 25-year-old from Vadodara held fast to a dream he had nurtured since childhood — to wear the Army uniform. That dream turned into reality recently at the Indian Military Academy's (IMA)passing out parade in Dehradun, where he was commissioned as a lieutenant in the Indian Army. Fuelled by his passion for the defence services, Chaudhary joined the Naval wing of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) in Vadodara while studying in Class 9 at Baroda High School, Alkapuri. After graduating with a BTech in civil engineering from Babaria Institute of Technology with 85% marks, he began preparing for competitive exams to join the armed forces. However, the road to the Indian Army was far from easy. It took Chaudhary five attempts to finally earn a permanent commission, securing All India Ranks (AIR) multiple times along the way. In 2022, Chaudhary made his first attempt by appearing at the Kolkata Recruitment Board, one of the five Service Selection Boards (SSBs) of the Indian Navy, responsible for selecting candidates for both permanent and short service commission (SSC) officer positions. He even bagged All India Rank (AIR) 2, but since he had 2.5 vision in his eyes, he did not meet the eyesight requirements of the Indian Navy, in which a candidate should not have a power of more than +1.5. Two months later, he applied at the Allahabad SSB for recruitment as an Indian Army officer but was not selected. His third attempt was also in the same year when he appeared at SSB in Bengaluru, also for officer positions in the Indian Army, but he was not selected there as well. Undeterred by three failed attempts, Chaudhary continued his efforts. In 2023, he got selected with AIR 1 in civil engineering from the SSC Bhopal in the technical exam conducted by the UPSC, after which he was supposed to undergo eight months of rigorous training at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai. "But as fate would have it, on the day he was about to board a train to join OTA, Chennai, a vacancy for a permanent position through the Indian Army's Technical Graduate Entry Course (TGC) came out. The train was delayed by six hours, which provided him an opportunity to fill up the form and apply for the exam," said Chaudhary's father, C L Chaudhary. "While he was undergoing training at OTA, Chennai, he appeared for the TGC exam conducted by UPSC in Bengaluru. He secured AIR second in the exam, in which there were only seven vacancies in the civil engineering department. Finally, it was last month that he got commissioned as a lieutenant in the army at the passing out parade of the IMA, Dehradun," said his father, an officer in the Dedicated Freight Corridor, Vadodara, under the Ministry of Railways. The senior Chaudhary was recently honoured by the Union railway minister with an annual award.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Hardship to triumph: Vadodara boys bag top CA ranks
1 2 3 Vadodara: The recently declared Chartered Accountancy (CA) results by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) brought pride and celebration to Vadodara, as two city students earned top ranks at the national level. Overcoming personal and financial hardships, Kunj Patel and Harendra Thakor emerged as inspiring success stories — securing All India Ranks (AIR) 9 and 26 respectively in the CA Final exam held in May this year. Kunj Patel, 23, hails from Kinkhlod village near Umeta, on the border of Anand and Vadodara. He is the only child of Manish Patel, a farmer, and Parul Patel, a homemaker. The family cultivates crops on a modest 2.5 vigha of land. Despite his rural roots, Kunj was always drawn to the world of finance. "My schooling was made possible through financial support," he recalled. Kunj studied at Vatsalya International School in Borsad and later completed his BCom from K. M. Agrawal College, affiliated with Mumbai University, in 2022. That same year, he topped Vadodara in the CA Intermediate exams. "This is the first time I've secured an All India Rank— and that too in the top 10," he said. Crediting hard work and consistency for his success, Kunj now plans to gain experience at a reputed CA firm before starting his own practice. While Harendra Thakor's path was shaped by resilience. His father, Shyam Thakor, served in the police department before passing away in 2013 due to health complications. Since then, the family has relied on his father's pension to meet household expenses. His mother, Asha Thakor, is a homemaker. Harendra completed his BCom from MS University's Faculty of Commerce in 2022. "I began my CA journey in the second year of college," he said. His elder brother, Hrithik, is a qualified Cost and Management Accountant (CMA). With an AIR 26 to his credit, Harendra now aims to pursue a corporate career in finance. This year's CA results brought multiple reasons for Vadodara to celebrate. In the CA intermediate level, the five AIR rankers included Gaurav Shah, AIR 30, Gokani Diya Shailesh, AIR 32, Manya Sinha, AIR 37, Khushi Parag Shah, AIR 47, and Shubham Mutha, who bagged AIR 50. At the CA foundation level, Laksh Surana bagged AIR 15. In a rare feat after nearly a decade, an office-bearer of the Vadodara chapter of the Western India Chartered Accountants Students Association (WICASA) cleared the CA Final on the first attempt. Preet Chandarana, who served as the vice chairperson of the Vadodara chapter last year, passed the exam in his first attempt. He was part of the award-winning WICASA team that earned national recognition as the best students' association, along with the title of second-best in the western region.
NDTV
18-06-2025
- Health
- NDTV
Top Medical Colleges In Tamil Nadu To Consider For MBBS Admission
The National Testing Agency (NTA) declared the NEET UG 2025 results on June 14, setting the stage for undergraduate medical and dental admissions across India. This year, 22.76 lakh candidates registered for the exam, with 22.09 lakh appearing and 12.36 lakh qualifying. While fewer candidates appeared compared to last year, the number of qualifiers also saw a slight dip from 13.15 lakh in 2024. From Tamil Nadu, 1,40,158 students registered for NEET UG 2025. Of these, 1,35,715 appeared, and 76,181 qualified. In 2024, a total of 89,198 students qualified out of 1,58,449 registered. The NTA has assigned All India Ranks (AIR) to candidates, which will be used by state and central authorities to prepare merit lists for MBBS and BDS admissions. The NEET UG 2025 counselling is expected to begin in July. Among Tamil Nadu candidates, Soorya Narayanan S topped the state with a percentile of 99.9987779, securing an AIR of 27. Other top performers from the state include Abhinee T (AIR 50), Pugazhendhi GS (AIR 61), Hruthik Vijayaraja KS (AIR 63), Rakesh AJ (AIR 78), and Prajan Srivari G (AIR 88). Students aiming for medical colleges in Tamil Nadu have several top-ranked institutions to consider. Top medical colleges in Tamil Nadu based on NIRF Rankings 2024 Christian Medical College (Vellore) - Rank 3 (Score: 75.11) Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Coimbatore) - Rank 8 (Score: 68.81) Madras Medical College & Government General Hospital (Chennai) - Rank 10 (Score: 64.12) Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (Chennai) - Rank 12 (Score: 63.72) SRM Institute of Science and Technology (Chennai) - Rank 18 (Score: 62) Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Chennai) - Rank 20 (Score: 61.62) PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (Coimbatore) - Rank 41 (Score: 53.11) India Rankings 2024: Top Dental Colleges In Tamil Nadu Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences - Rank 1 SRM Dental College - Rank 7 Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research - Rank 10 Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research - Rank 13 Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham - Rank 14 M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute - Rank 20 SRM Kattankulathur Dental College - Rank 32 Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute - Rank 33 Adhiparasakthi Dental College and Hospital, Kancheepuram - Rank 39 With the results now out and counselling around the corner, qualified students must be exploring best options based on their rank and category eligibility.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Lucknow students excel in NEET with top national ranks
1 2 3 Lucknow: Students from the state capital brought pride to the city with their performances in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduates (NEET UG) 2025. Two students, Muktesh Tanmay and Anant Chaurasia, secured All India Ranks (AIR) 36 and 44 respectively, emerging among the top performers out of more than 23 lakh candidates across the country. Other city students who made it to the top 1,000 ranks include Advita (AIR 325), Yashmit Garg (AIR 805), Sanishka Srivart (AIR 815) and Shekhar Mishra (AIR 882), further cementing Lucknow's reputation as a hub of academic excellence. NEET UG is conducted annually for admission to undergraduate medical courses such as MBBS, BDS and Ayush programmes (BAMS, BUMS, BHMS). It is also valid for students planning to pursue medical education abroad. Muktesh Tanmay, who scored 661 marks to achieve AIR 36, is the son of Sanjay Kumar, principal of Kendriya Vidyalaya. He now has his sights set on AIIMS Delhi. Describing his preparation strategy, Muktesh said, "Targeted planning and error analysis were game changers. Solving previous years' papers and analysing mistakes helped me avoid silly errors. I focused on mastering diagrams and charts for better understanding and presentation," he explained. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tabletă Puternică la Preț Incredibil - Oferta Limitată! LUO Cumpără acum Undo On handling stress, Muktesh emphasised, "Understand your focus span and don't overdo it. I used to take breaks and watch meme reviews on YouTube to stay refreshed," he said. Anant Chaurasia, who secured AIR 44 with a score of 656, credited his sister, a doctor, for inspiring his career path. "Her journey gave me the motivation I needed to pursue medicine. NCERT books, class notes and consistent revision were the foundation. I made it a point to solve previous years' papers regularly," he said, adding that maintaining a daily routine without pressure helped him stay on track. "I treated it like a habit. Watching cricket during breaks helped me relax and reset," he said. Ayush Gautam secured the 53rd rank in NEET. His father, Vijay Prakash, is retired, and his mother, Chandrawali, is a homemaker. Ayush, a resident of Kanpur, shared that he stayed in Shaktinagar, Lucknow, for two years to prepare for medical entrance exams. After intense hard work, he achieved success. He believes that staying away from social media is crucial for success. "The internet has a vast amount of study material. Focus only on course-related content. Practice regularly. Write things down to remember better," he said. Ayush added that his elder brother, Vishal Gautam, is pursuing an MTech from IIT Madras, while his elder sister, Anjali Gautam, is doing her post-graduation from GSVM Medical College, Kanpur. Advita, AIR 325, a resident of Gomtinagar, said, "Growing up in a home where both parents are doctors gave me a deep respect for the medical profession. But they never forced me into it — it was my decision. Their guidance during the tough phases helped me stay strong." "I never overburdened myself. Studying sincerely for 5-6 hours a day, using NCERT books and solving past papers was enough. I kept away from social media completely, except for a little YouTube — mostly cricket highlights or dog videos," said Advita. Yashmit Garg, a resident of Jankipuram, AIR 805, said, "My whole family — parents, sister, even my grandfather — are doctors, so naturally people expected me to follow the same path. But I never felt that pressure. I wanted to do it for myself," said Yashmit. "Balancing study with physical activity helped me a lot. I played cricket, worked out regularly — it kept my energy up and stress down. I'm hoping to join KGMC and carry forward the family legacy. " Students widely attributed their success to disciplined preparation, conceptual clarity and consistent revision. This year's NEET UG was one of the most competitive editions yet, with lakhs of aspirants vying for limited seats in medical institutions across the country. Lucknow: Students from the state capital brought pride to the city with their performances in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduates (NEET UG) 2025. Two students, Muktesh Tanmay and Anant Chaurasia, secured All India Ranks (AIR) 36 and 44 respectively, emerging among the top performers out of more than 23 lakh candidates across the country. Other city students who made it to the top 1,000 ranks include Advita (AIR 325), Yashmit Garg (AIR 805), Sanishka Srivart (AIR 815) and Shekhar Mishra (AIR 882), further cementing Lucknow's reputation as a hub of academic excellence. NEET UG is conducted annually for admission to undergraduate medical courses such as MBBS, BDS and Ayush programmes (BAMS, BUMS, BHMS). It is also valid for students planning to pursue medical education abroad. Muktesh Tanmay, who scored 661 marks to achieve AIR 36, is the son of Sanjay Kumar, principal of Kendriya Vidyalaya. He now has his sights set on AIIMS Delhi. Describing his preparation strategy, Muktesh said, "Targeted planning and error analysis were game changers. Solving previous years' papers and analysing mistakes helped me avoid silly errors. I focused on mastering diagrams and charts for better understanding and presentation," he explained. On handling stress, Muktesh emphasised, "Understand your focus span and don't overdo it. I used to take breaks and watch meme reviews on YouTube to stay refreshed," he said. Anant Chaurasia, who secured AIR 44 with a score of 656, credited his sister, a doctor, for inspiring his career path. "Her journey gave me the motivation I needed to pursue medicine. NCERT books, class notes and consistent revision were the foundation. I made it a point to solve previous years' papers regularly," he said, adding that maintaining a daily routine without pressure helped him stay on track. "I treated it like a habit. Watching cricket during breaks helped me relax and reset," he said. Ayush Gautam secured the 53rd rank in NEET. His father, Vijay Prakash, is retired, and his mother, Chandrawali, is a homemaker. Ayush, a resident of Kanpur, shared that he stayed in Shaktinagar, Lucknow, for two years to prepare for medical entrance exams. After intense hard work, he achieved success. He believes that staying away from social media is crucial for success. "The internet has a vast amount of study material. Focus only on course-related content. Practice regularly. Write things down to remember better," he said. Ayush added that his elder brother, Vishal Gautam, is pursuing an MTech from IIT Madras, while his elder sister, Anjali Gautam, is doing her post-graduation from GSVM Medical College, Kanpur. Advita, AIR 325, a resident of Gomtinagar, said, "Growing up in a home where both parents are doctors gave me a deep respect for the medical profession. But they never forced me into it — it was my decision. Their guidance during the tough phases helped me stay strong." "I never overburdened myself. Studying sincerely for 5-6 hours a day, using NCERT books and solving past papers was enough. I kept away from social media completely, except for a little YouTube — mostly cricket highlights or dog videos," said Advita. Yashmit Garg, a resident of Jankipuram, AIR 805, said, "My whole family — parents, sister, even my grandfather — are doctors, so naturally people expected me to follow the same path. But I never felt that pressure. I wanted to do it for myself," said Yashmit. "Balancing study with physical activity helped me a lot. I played cricket, worked out regularly — it kept my energy up and stress down. I'm hoping to join KGMC and carry forward the family legacy. " Students widely attributed their success to disciplined preparation, conceptual clarity and consistent revision. This year's NEET UG was one of the most competitive editions yet, with lakhs of aspirants vying for limited seats in medical institutions across the country. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Two students from Surat among India Top 100 in NEET 2025
1 2 3 4 Surat: In a proud moment for the city, two students have secured All India Ranks (AIR) in the top 100 in the NEET 2025 results declared on Saturday. Jenil Bhayani clinched AIR 6, while Maulik Bhalgamia earned AIR 71. Interestingly, both families had migrated from Saurashtra years ago in search of better opportunities. Appearing for NEET for the first time, Jenil scored 680 out of 720. He had earlier secured 97.80% in Class XII CBSE from P P Savani School and had been preparing for the exam at the school's Center For Excellence. He also scored 111.25 out of 120 in the GUJCET. "I always wanted to pursue medicine. I'll do my UG from AIIMS Delhi and later go for MS," said Jenil. He attributed his success to disciplined, focused study and the inspiration he drew from his grandfather's dream. "It was his wish that I become a doctor," said Jenil, who will be the first doctor in his family. His cousin, Jainam, also cleared NEET with 553 marks and hopes to secure admission to a govt medical college. Jenil's younger sister Jiya is in Class XI and his brother Kunj is in Class VII. Their father, Vinod Bhayani, a chemical engineer, now runs a real estate business, while his mother Saguna is a homemaker. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo The Bhayani family is native to Otha village in Bhavnagar. Maulik Bhalgamia secured 651 marks out of 720 in NEET and scored 113.75 out of 120 in GUJCET. He studied for 12 hours a day during the preparatory phase. "Daily revision and discipline made the difference," said Maulik, who scored 90% in Class XII and is eligible for AIIMS and other top medical colleges. A student of Riverdale Academy, Maulik received coaching from Allen Institute. His father, Dr Khimji Bhalgamia, is an anaesthetist, while his mother, Shital, is a homemaker. The family originally comes from Botad in Saurashtra. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
