Student Cracks DU, But His Parents Won't Let Him Go, And The Reason Is...
The student's parents refused to let him go, citing severe pollution in the capital as the reason for their decision.
A student from Chandigarh shared his heartbreak after his parents refused to let him pursue his studies at Delhi University (DU), citing severe pollution in the capital as the reason for their decision.
In the Reddit post, the student said he had a rough year, mentally and emotionally, after failing three competitive exams. However, he finally saw hope after clearing the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) and securing admission to Hansraj College, one of DU's top colleges.
'After failing in three competitive exams and going through a rough year mentally, I finally got something I truly wanted – admission into Hansraj College," he wrote. 'I worked really hard for this."
Hansraj College offers admission to undergraduate courses through CUET UG scores, while postgraduate admissions are based on DUET scores.
'I understand it's a valid concern, but it feels like my dreams are getting crushed right when I'm this close to achieving them," the student shared. 'I feel stuck and honestly pretty heartbroken."
He reached out to Reddit users for advice and support, asking if anyone else had gone through something similar.
The post quickly gained attention, and many users offered comforting words and practical suggestions.
One person wrote, 'Explain to them that getting into Hansraj and letting that opportunity go would be a mistake."
Another user said, 'Look at the population of Delhi — many survive and thrive in DU despite the pollution. Colleges have pretty green and clean campuses."
'Bro, you're gonna miss a lot if you don't come here… Yes, pollution is a problem, but you only have to deal with it for three months. Check the AQI now," commented another.
CUET is a national-level, computer-based test conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It was introduced to create a common platform for admissions across central, state, private, and deemed universities. The exam is held annually.
For this Chandigarh student, though, clearing CUET was just one part of the journey. Convincing his parents might be the harder battle.
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