Assam HSLC topper Dhritiraj Bastav's dream: Will be a doctor one day
"I will take up the science stream and then pursue medical science. I want to be a doctor. I want to serve people in need," he said.
Assam HSLC topper Dhritiraj Bastav Kalita
GUWAHATI: The first time Dhritiraj Bastav Kalita dreamt of topping the Class X exams was three years ago, when he was in the seventh standard. Such dreams are hard to chase, but Dhritiraj, a resident of a remote near Sipajhar in lower Assam's Darrang district, decided to pursue it. On Saturday morning, he fulfilled the first major dream of his life.
The past year has been a year of turmoil. The anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests that lasted for weeks kept the state on the boil before the examinations only firmed up the 16-year-old's determination. "The agitations could not harm my studies. But the studies were affected due to the concerns triggered by the coronavirus. Somehow, our examination ended before (the lockdown)," Dhritiraj, who topped with 99.1% (595 out of 600). Of the six subjects in which he appeared, Dhritiraj scored a perfect 100 in general mathematics, general science and advanced mathematics.
One dream fulfilled, the young lad has already set sights on his next target.
"I will take up the science stream and then pursue medical science. I want to be a doctor. I want to serve people in need," he said, his words beyond his age, and conviction betraying the maturity of someone older than a 16-year-old.
As journalists thronged his home, Dhritiraj's response was measured. He was in protective gear and ensured the social distancing norms were being maintained.
Sharing his three-pronged approach to prepare for the exams, Dhritiraj, whose father is a teacher, said, "I took the help of the internet to access study materials. I kept away from social media, and never looked at the clock while studying."
Teachers of Barampur Jatiya Vidyalaya, a private school, from where he studied, are elated. "The school has been struggling badly to meet the expenses. At times, the school management committee has had to take tough decisions to meet the financial needs. But despite all these adversities, Dhritiraj's performance has put our school right on top. It's a very proud moment," said a teacher at the school.
The past year has been a year of turmoil. The anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests that lasted for weeks kept the state on the boil before the examinations only firmed up the 16-year-old's determination. "The agitations could not harm my studies. But the studies were affected due to the concerns triggered by the coronavirus. Somehow, our examination ended before (the lockdown)," Dhritiraj, who topped with 99.1% (595 out of 600). Of the six subjects in which he appeared, Dhritiraj scored a perfect 100 in general mathematics, general science and advanced mathematics.
One dream fulfilled, the young lad has already set sights on his next target.
"I will take up the science stream and then pursue medical science. I want to be a doctor. I want to serve people in need," he said, his words beyond his age, and conviction betraying the maturity of someone older than a 16-year-old.
As journalists thronged his home, Dhritiraj's response was measured. He was in protective gear and ensured the social distancing norms were being maintained.
Sharing his three-pronged approach to prepare for the exams, Dhritiraj, whose father is a teacher, said, "I took the help of the internet to access study materials. I kept away from social media, and never looked at the clock while studying."
Teachers of Barampur Jatiya Vidyalaya, a private school, from where he studied, are elated. "The school has been struggling badly to meet the expenses. At times, the school management committee has had to take tough decisions to meet the financial needs. But despite all these adversities, Dhritiraj's performance has put our school right on top. It's a very proud moment," said a teacher at the school.
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