Prashant Gautam

JNV Bulandshahar Uttar Pradesh
I'd like to become a Dakshana scholar and hopefully attend IIT

Q1. Introduce your Family to us ?
My father is disabled in one leg. Before his injury, he used to work as a labourer. He is 12th pass. My mother is illiterate and a housewife. To support our family, my elder brother does a small job. My sisters are still studying.

Q2. Why should you be awarded the Dakshana Scholarship?
We have been selected through NCST 2024–25, and my economic condition is very weak. Because of this, I couldn’t prepare for JEE properly. I would like to thank Dakshana Foundation for giving me this opportunity.

Q3. What is your ambition in life?
I want to make my family financially strong, so I chose IIT-JEE for this purpose. I also want to help others who are suffering from the same problems as me.

Q4. How would you like to contribute to the society and the world when you become a successful?
After my success, I will donate a part of my salary to those who are facing similar problems as me. I will also guide children to study and tell them how education can change their lives.

Q5. Describe an incident in your life that has motivated/inspired you to do better
When I was in class 6, an alumni meet was held in our school. Many Navodayans came with higher positions and were living a luxurious life because of their education. It inspired me to study harder. They were also contributing to their society and their previous school, Navodaya, which also motivated me.

Q6. Tell us about your interests and hobbies?
My interest is in helping helpless people. I like playing cricket, singing, and dancing.

Coaching Location: JNV Bengaluru Urban
Batch: JEE 2027