Indian Army's 'Manipur 30' Students Clear JEE Main 2018
- Indian Army initiative has helped 16 candidates crack the IIT JEE Main exam 2018.
- Deserving and shortlisted candidates were provided free coaching and training to crack JEE.
- Next step is to clear the JEE Advanced on 20th May.
Sixteen students of “Manipur 30” have passed the IIT JEE Main exam. The JEE Main 2018 results were declared on 30 April 2018.
Manipur 30 is an initiative of Senapati Brigade of Red Shield Division in collaboration with Centre for Social Responsibility and Leadership (CSRL). The project aims to provide meritorious students from poor families with free coaching and training for the popular engineering entrance exam - JEE Main.
Manipur 30 was formed only last year and hence this was the first time that a batch of students appeared for the exam. Out of the 18 students who had enrolled in Manipur 30 coaching, 16 students have qualified. These students are now aiming to crack JEE Advanced which is scheduled to take place on 20th May 2018 in order to bag a seat at any of the IITs, NITs, IIITs or GFTIs.
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Students who enrolled for Manipur 30 were sent to Guwahati in August last year after a thorough selection process was done that consisted of a written test and interview sessions with the CSRL faculty. After qualifying and reaching the city, they started preparing for the exam with a purpose to make way to the top engineering institutes of the country for B.Tech admissions. The students were provided free coaching along with boarding and lodging facility.
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This project of Indian Army will help in nation-building and will contribute to providing youth with opportunities to realize their dreams and foster a better future for themselves. As per Lt Col P Khongsai, the initiative will guide youth to better learning opportunities and further benefit through the overall development of the state as well.