Daughter of mechanic, son of security guard among 1,271 graduating from UAS Bangalore on May 15
Spoorthi R., a student at the College of Agriculture, Mandya, and daughter of a two-wheeler mechanic and a homemaker, took up agriculture as per her parents' wishes. On May 15, she will be graduating from Bsc (Honours) Agriculture course with as many as nine gold medals, during the 59th convocation of the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bangalore.
'I tried to get into the medical field, but wasn't selected. I chose to study agriculture for my father's happiness. Today, with my results, I feel great. And I am happy that I fulfilled my parents' dreams. I want to pursue an MSc and then a PhD in the same sector as a researcher,' Ms. Spoorthi said.
A total of 1,271 students — 871 undergraduates, 311 postgraduates, and 89 doctoral candidates — will be receiving their degrees during the convocation ceremony which will be held on the GKVK campus.
Among these students, 63 will receive 150 gold medals and award certificates across various courses. Girls have overtaken boys, as 49 of them will receive 123 medals while 14 boys will receive 27 medals. Deepthi T.L., a BSc (Hons) Agriculture student, has secured the highest number of awards, receiving 13 gold medals and four donor certificates.
Scientist in Lakshadweep
Maarepalli Udaya Sindhu, a PhD student from the College of Agriculture, GKVK, Bengaluru, has secured 95.3% and will be receiving four gold medals and certificates. She lost her father when she was in class 4, while her mother is a government employee in Telangana.
Ahead of her graduation, she has joined the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and is working as a Krishi Vignan Kendra (KVK) scientist in Lakshadweep. 'I am happy and grateful to my husband and cousin who helped me achieve this feat,' said Ms. Sindhu.
Yakshith D.S., another student of Bsc (Honours) Agriculture, from the College of Agriculture, Chamarajanagar, has secured three gold medals and certificates. Although he had his interests in the medical sciences, Mr. Yakshith chose agricultural sciences due to his scores in the entrance exams. However, since he is also interested in the agricultural sector, after securing good results in his undegraduate programme, he nows wants to pursue an Msc and PhD.
His father works as a security guard at the Reserve Bank of India while his mother is a homemaker. He has also given his IFFCO Agriculture Graduate Trainee exams and is awaiting the results.
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