Odisha migrant labourer working in Bengaluru for Rs 15,000 cracks NEET

In an inspiring story of grit and determination, Shubham Shabar, a young migrant labourer from Odisha working in Bengaluru, has cracked the NEET examination, proving that perseverance can overcome even the toughest challenges.

Shubham moved to Bengaluru a few years ago, taking up odd jobs and earning just Rs 15,000 a month to support his financially struggling family back home. Despite his long working hours, he never gave up on his dream of becoming a doctor.

Balancing work and study, Shubham often spent late nights preparing for NEET, relying on free online materials and borrowed books. His determination finally paid off when he cleared the medical entrance exam this year, securing a seat in a government medical college.

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Locals and netizens are praising his journey as an example of hard work and dedication. “I wanted to change my family’s situation and give them a better life. Becoming a doctor was my dream, and I refused to give up,” Shubham said after the results were announced.

His story has now become a beacon of hope for thousands of underprivileged students across the country, showing that no dream is too big when fuelled by persistence and self-belief.

Worth mentioning, Krushnachandra Ataka, a 33-year-old tribal agricultural and migrant labourer from Rayagada district, Odisha, had earlier cracked NEET after years of hard work and societal obstacles, securing admission to a government medical college.

Similarly, Leeza Majhi and Neera Mallick – Leeza, the daughter of a tribal farmer, and Neera, an orphaned tribal student from remote districts of Odisha, both qualified for NEET and gained admission into government medical colleges, becoming symbols of perseverance.

Kalakar Pradhan, a tribal student from Kandhamal district who studied while herding livestock and, without coaching or resources, cracked NEET after three attempts and earned a seat in the prestigious SCB Medical College, Cuttack.

Sanatan Pradhan, a 19-year-old tribal student from a remote Odisha village who climbed hills daily to study and crack NEET on his first attempt, portraying an extraordinary dedication to education.