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Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Ahmedabad tailor's son surmounts 'Mount English' to do MBA at IIT-J
AHMEDABAD: What happens when you are confident of cracking Common Admission Test (CAT), but not knowing English enough to get past the interview stage? Ankit Maurya, 22, a resident of Saraspur in the city, experienced the same challenge. Son of a tailor, Maurya studied throughout in govt-run Gujarati medium school and then in a public college. But Maurya challenged himself to surmount the barrier - he succeeded in securing admission for MBA program at IIT Jodhpur this year. "I appeared for CAT for the first time last year and secured marks that put me in 77th percentile. But in that score, too, my verbal ability and reading comprehension (VARC) was much lower at 40th percentile. It was a wake-up call as I realised that even if I crack the exam, I would not be able to clear the interview stage," recounts Maurya. He worked with teachers to focus on grasping the language in a race against time. "I did not start from scratch - the reading and comprehension for schools and that for the CAT are two different beasts. Vocabulary was a big challenge," he says. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad Vocabulary was a major challenge for me. I thus focused on taking a book and reading it aloud and stopping at each word that I did not understand. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo It continued for over six months after which I gained some confidence," Ankit said. Come CAT 2025 and Maurya was prepared. He secured marks that put him in 95th percentile. What came as a huge relief for him was his score in the VARC - it was above 90th percentile. His obvious choices were the IIMs but he candidly confesses that his score was not up to the mark to get into the hallowed passages of institutions such as Amritsar, Visakhapatnam, and Mumbai where did clear the first round. But he then secured admission at IIT-J with focus on both technology and management. "My father earns about Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 by cutting the shirt pieces. We live in a 1BHK residence, but we have big dreams. After the MBA degree, I want to work for some time and then become an entrepreneur. My degree will come handy then," says Maurya. He has a parting word for the aspirants like him. "I have now attained mind to mouth synchronization. I know it's a long way to go, but I have gained confidence. I would tell those wishing to pursue professional courses not to ignore English - but more importantly, not to be intimidated by it. With hard work and determination, anyone can learn it," he says. Satish Kumar, a mentor of Ankit's who helped him prepare, said that his case is a testament to hard work and determination. "Over the past decade, we have seen a significant rise in aspirants from Gujarat, and Maurya's success shows path to many who are not good in other languages," he said.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
VARC has been named a finalist for the 36th Annual Manufacturer of the Year Awards.
Viroqua, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – VARC has been named a finalist for the 36th Annual Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards. VARC is among the six finalists in the Mega Category (500+ employees). The MOTY program, sponsored by Baker Tilly, Michael Best & Fredrich LLP, and Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), recognizes the state's top manufacturers of all sectors and sizes for innovations, philanthropy, technological advances, commitment to customer satisfaction and the quality jobs they create. The winners will be announced at an awards banquet on February 20th, 2025 at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee. VARC is celebrating its 50th Anniversary of being in business in 2025. They operate a comprehensive subcontract manufacturing operation through 7 site facilities from La Crosse to Racine. Those production contracts fuel VARC's employment training programming for hundreds of individuals with disabilities throughout Wisconsin. Today, VARC serves over 1,000 individuals with disabilities across Wisconsin, with operations spanning 13 total locations. VARC's production facilities partner with commercial businesses statewide, providing a diverse range of employment opportunities. Their inclusive employment model stands out by integrating individuals with and without disabilities into meaningful work environments. This model not only fosters community and personal growth but also highlights their commitment to diversity and inclusion. With the guidance of Prevocational Trainers, clients receive personalized training and support to build employment skills, set goals, and achieve greater independence. Once prepared, many individuals leverage VARC's Supported Employment placement programming to gain other jobs within their broader communities. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
