Students enrolled under the ‘Bijaya Sahoo Scholarship Program’ at SAI International School emerge as NEET & JEE Toppers!
SAI International creates history once again, both, in JEE (Joint Entrance Examination)-Advanced 2024 and NEET 2024 (National Eligibility Entrance Test). SAIoneer Keshaw Ranjan (AIR #196) has secured State Rank #2 in JEE (Advanced) 2024 and Himanshu Agarwal has secured State Rank #2, AIR #14 (EWS), and AIR #161 (overall) in NEET 2024. Additionally, 3 more students, Om Amrit Mohanty, Mohammad Zaid Khan and Pritam Patra have scored 715/720, with State Ranks #6, #7, #10 respectively and AIR #215; #217, and #265 respectively in NEET 2024. The scholastic trajectory of these students changed dramatically when they joined SAI International School, Bhubaneswar for Classes XI & XII, with a PCB (Physics, Chemistry & Biology) & PCM (Physics, Chemistry & Maths) combination of subjects. All the JEE & NEET achievers mentioned above were studying under 100% scholarship at SAI International under the ‘Bijaya Kumar Sahoo Scholarship Program’. This scholarship underscores the institute’s commitment to nurturing & empowering talent by providing opportunities to deserving students across the state of Odisha irrespective of their socio-economic backgrounds. Every year, 90-100 students qualify for the ‘Bijaya Kumar Sahoo Scholarship Program’ and subsequently study under full scholarships in the school. Their stories exemplify the power of perseverance, diligence, and a strong support network.
A commendable achievement for the institution, 19 SAIoneers have qualified in JEE Advanced 2024 and will be placed in esteemed IITs across India while 51 SAIoneers secured above 90 percentiles in JEE (Main) 2024. In NEET 2024, 9 students have secured scores above 700, 24 students have surpassed 650, 37 have scored above 600, and 49 have scored above 500.
While talking about his journey, Himanshu Agarwal, shared, “Rising from a tiny Jharkhand hamlet to becoming the NEET 2024 State Rank# Holder and Class XII CBSE Science Topper with 98.6%, I am living proof that everything is possible despite all adversities, given the right kind of support and mentorship. When I learned of my excellent results, I was ecstatic. I ran to my mother in the kitchen to inform her. I will always be grateful to my school for providing me with the opportunity to study there. Without the unwavering support of the school members, none of this would have been possible.”
State Rank #7 holder, Mohammad Zaid Kham, from a small village in Jharkhand, aspires to become an oncologist. When asked why he chose oncology, he shared, “My father was diagnosed with bone marrow cancer, and the high cost of treatment strained our family financially. The circumstances I faced inspired me to pursue a career in oncology. I want to research and develop more affordable treatments for bone marrow cancer. I aim to create accessible cures that can benefit all strata of society, preventing others from facing the same hardships my family endured.”
Regarding the success of SAIoneers in NEET and JEE, Dr. Silpi Sahoo, shared, “The success stories of these meritorious students highlight the crucial role of a supportive environment, mentorship, and ample learning opportunities. At SAI International, we are dedicated to nurturing and empowering young talents who hold the potential to change the world. Let’s work together to pave the way for Gen Z leaders and build a better India through quality education.”