Grandmother takes NEET at 72 in Kakinada, sets example of lifelong learning
Venkatalakshmi's participation was made possible after the National Medical Commission lifted the upper age limit for NEET in 2022, enabling candidates of all ages to apply. Her decision to sit for the exam has since earned admiration from across the state and beyond, symbolising that determination knows no age limit.Her story serves as a powerful reminder: the pursuit of dreams doesn't come with an expiration date.
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