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News18
3 days ago
- General
- News18
3 Bathinda sisters defy odds to clear UGC-NET
Agency: PTI Bathinda, Jul 27 (PTI) Three daughters of a daily wager mother and 'granthi' father, bruteforced their way into academics by clearing the UGC-NET, despite tough odds. Rimpi Kaur, Hardeep Kaur, and Beant Kaur, aged 28, 23, and 26, hail from Budhlada in Mansa district, the least literate district in the state. The three cleared the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test in different subjects. The results of the exams conducted by the National Testing Agency were declared recently. 'My elder sister wants to be a professor in computer science, while my younger sister, Hardeep Kaur, and I are working hard for a JRF (Junior Research Fellowship). We are confident we will get it," Beant Kaur said. 'We know that only studies can take us out of poverty," she said, attributing their success to hard work and determination. The three sisters also have a brother, who has been dealing with a health issue for the past some time. The youngest, Hardeep, cleared the UGC-NET for the second time in a row and is training her eyes on getting a JRF in Punjabi. Bikkar Singh, their father, said he was glad to see her daughters getting what they wanted. 'The sole credit is their hard work. Their own determination has led to their success," he said. 'All three daughters have made me proud." Bikkar Singh said the three worked in a private school for some time to meet their expenses. The candidates, upon clearing the UGC-NET, become eligible to apply for the post of assistant professor. Those who qualify for the JRF can also receive a monthly stipend to pursue research and a PhD. PTI COR SUN VSD VN VN Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Three sisters from poor family clear UGC NET in 1st attempt
1 2 3 4 Bathinda: Three sisters from a poor family have cleared the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET). The siblings, Rimpi Kaur, Beant Kaur, and Hardeep Kaur, cleared the test conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in different subjects. The result was declared on July 22. The eldest, Rimpi Kaur, cleared the test in Computer Science, Beant Kaur in History, and Hardeep Kaur in the Punjabi language. Technically, the three appeared in UGC NET for the first time, even though Rimpi Kaur appeared in UGC NET in June 2024, but it was cancelled over complaints that it may have been compromised. Upon clearing the UGC NET exam, candidates become eligible to apply for the post of assistant professor, and those who qualify for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) can also receive a monthly stipend to pursue research and a PhD. All three are alumni of Guru Nanak College Budhlada. Twenty-eight-year-old Rimpi Kaur pursued a Master of Computer Application, Beant Kaur (26) did a Master of Arts in History, and twenty-three-year-old Hardeep Kaur did an MA in Punjabi. The three have a younger brother, who is depressed. Father Bikkar Singh works as a granthi, who earlier was associated with a gurdwara but now works independently. Mother Manjit Kaur is a daily wager and works in the fields. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You Won't Believe the Price of These Dubai Apartments Binghatti Developers FZE Get Offer Undo The family somehow managed their studies. Now, the three want to find jobs as assistant professors. "Seeing our parents working very hard to provide us with the best possible education like sons, we wanted to become self-reliant and worked very hard to clear the NET as we wanted to support the family. As we have cleared the NET together, now our focus is to get jobs, maybe in private colleges," said Rimpi Kaur. Rimpi earlier worked as a teacher in a private school for nearly two years, but left the job to concentrate on the UGC NET. Beant Kaur and Hardeep Kaur also said that as their parents have discharged their duty, it is time for them to support them. Beant Singh says, "I feel proud that all three daughters together cleared the NET and hope they soon will settle in their lives." MSID:: 122920858 413 |
