448 Government Model School students from Tamil Nadu qualify in JEE Mains
The Hindu
448 students from Tamil Nadu's Government Model Schools qualify for JEE Mains, showcasing exceptional academic achievements and support.
As many as 448 students from Government Model Schools in Tamil Nadu have qualified in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains. The top three performers — Praveen from Tiruvannamalai had scored 99.53%, Naresh from Tiruvannamalai district scored 99.5% and Velmurugan from Ranipet district had scored 99.42%, according to a press release from the school education department.
Over the last four years, 2,358 students from government schools have secured admission to 93 premier institutions, including the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Law Universities (NLUs), and the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), across 50 streams.
“At present, 41 students are pursuing studies in IITs, while 17 students are enrolled in universities in Japan, Taiwan, and Malaysia with full financial support provided by the Tamil Nadu government of Tamil Nadu,” said School Education Secretary Chandra Mohan B. Since the launch of Model Schools in 2021, 39,044 students have studied in these institutions and have pursued higher education.
Alongside preparation for national-level entrance examinations, students receive training in life skills, traditional and performing arts, music, dance, public speaking, financial literacy, self-defence, and English communication. This holistic approach equips students with the knowledge, adaptability, and self-confidence required to excel in diverse academic environments worldwide, the press release added.
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