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The timeline with which we live our life is predetermined by society and its norms. What do we mean by this? Every child starts school at 3 years old. Then they finish 11th and 12th, then graduation and if they are interested, a post-graduation. Like an unbreakable cycle, this has been the norm ever since education systems began. Back in the day, it used to be a matter of pride to finish graduation and start working by 21. But things are different now. Kids have a better vision for their future, thanks to exposure to the internet and other information. Agastya Jaiswal, a student from Hyderabad, claims to be the first Indian who completed graduation at 14. Read this article to know more about him.
Hailing from Hyderabad, 14-year-old Agastya Jaiswal pursued BA in Mass Communication and Journalism from Osmania University. He said that he was the first Indian to finish his degree at the age of 14. Proud and excited about his achievements, his parents encouraged him and supported his choices for education.
Agastya Jaiswal also stated that he was the first student in Telangana to finish his 10th grade at 9 years old. He scored 7.5 GPA in his 10th grade and 63 percent in his 12th. He completed his 12th grade at 11 years and is probably one of the youngest students to have achieved that.
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Apart from being exceptional in academics, Agastya is also a national level tennis player. The young genius expressed his gratitude for his parents. He said that they had been his constant support system and his teacher. He stated that with their guidance, he has been overcoming challenges and believes that nothing is impossible.
Agastya is multi-talented and an all-rounder. He can type the alphabet A-Z in 1.72 seconds and knows the multiplication tables up to 100. The young genius is also an international level motivational speaker. Agastya can also write with both hands, and his ambition for the future is to become a doctor. He said that he is going to take up MBBS when he grows up.
His parents are immensely proud of the talented young boy, and rightly so. Why won’t they be? He’s not only great at academics but is a star tennis player, motivational speaker, and has several other talents. He is an all-rounder student, and his parents, teachers, coach, and school are lucky to have such a student.
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Agastya’s father, Ashwin Kumar Jaiswal, says that every child is unique, and if parents dedicate time and effort to their kids, every child can shine as bright as his son. He says that every kid has hidden qualities brought to light if given the proper attention and guidance. Agastya’s father believes that each child can create history with the appropriate support.
Agastya’s mother, Bhagyalakshmi, said that they encouraged Agastya to understand the subjects rather than just score marks. She revealed that whenever he asked them questions about what he studied, they answered it practically.
In today’s world, the competition is immense because of the access one has to technology, the internet, and a plethora of information. It’s not easy to be an all-rounder and multi-talented. Completing graduation at the age of 14 is not an easy feat, and we acknowledge that. We applaud this young lad for his dedication and zest to learn new things and overcome challenges in his everyday life.
We know it wasn’t an easy journey, but that’s what makes it worth it. Hard work, dedication, and a need to learn new things made Agastya achieve these impressive goals. We hope that he is an inspiration to young and old everywhere. May they realize that nothing is impossible if you work towards it and put your heart and soul in it. What are your thoughts on Agastya’s achievements? Comment below and let us know.
