Nine Students from Bullepur School Achieve National Scholarship Success
Ludhiana: Nine from Bullepur School to get national scholarship
Hindustan Times
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Nine students from Government High School in Bullepur, Ludhiana district, Punjab, India, have excelled in the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) examination, with Harjotpreet Kaur securing the top position in the district. This achievement highlights the school's commitment to academic excellence and support for economically weaker students.
- 01Harjotpreet Kaur topped the NMMS examination in Ludhiana district with 142 marks.
- 02A total of nine students from Bullepur School passed the NMMS exam.
- 03The NMMS provides ₹48,000 scholarships to successful candidates.
- 04Ludhiana district had the highest number of NMMS beneficiaries at 229 students.
- 05The school's performance has improved significantly over the years.
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Government High School in Bullepur, located in Ludhiana district, Punjab, India, has achieved remarkable success in the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) examination, with nine students qualifying for the scholarship. Leading the group is Harjotpreet Kaur, who secured the first position in the district with 142 marks. Following her, Gautam and Ravia claimed the second and third positions, respectively. The NMMS is designed to support talented students from economically weaker backgrounds, providing each successful candidate with a scholarship of ₹48,000 (approximately $580 USD) to assist with their education. Ludhiana district topped the selection list with 229 beneficiaries, outperforming neighboring districts like Jalandhar and Hoshiarpur. School head Raj Kumar noted a consistent improvement in the school's performance, with 18 students qualifying last year compared to just one in 2022. He credited the success to the dedication of students and teachers, along with the guidance from block officials who motivated the students throughout their preparation.
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The success of these students not only alleviates financial burdens but also encourages others from economically weaker backgrounds to pursue higher education.
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