Mumbai, August 12th, 2024: Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), the national leader in test preparatory services, hosted a grand ceremony, ‘Champions of Aakash’, at Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi today to honour its students who achieved remarkable results and ranked among the Top 500 in the NEET and JEE (Mains and Advanced) Examinations 2024. The event celebrated the extraordinary achievements of All-India rank holders enrolled in one, two-year and four-year programs from across the country.
A record-breaking 1,15,484 students from Aakash qualified for the prestigious NEET UG 2024, setting a new standard for excellence. Notably, Aakashians dominated the top ranks, including 8 students achieving a perfect score of 720/720 and securing AIR 01, making them the highest NEET scorers. Additionally, 37 students secured ranks in the Top 100, and a staggering 339 students were in the Top 1000 in the General Category. Top NEET scorers who secured AIR 01 included Mridul Manya Anand, Ayush Naugraiya, Gunmay Garg, Arghyadeep Dutta, Shubhan Sengupta, Aryan Yadav, Palansha Agarwal, and Iram Quazi.
In addition to the exceptional NEET performance, Aakash Institute students also excelled in the JEE Advanced examination. A total of 3,081 students from Aakash demonstrated their commendable abilities by securing impressive ranks, with eight students achieving ranks under AIR 100. Notable achievers included Rishi Shekhar Shukla (JEE Advanced 2024 AIR 25), Krishna Sai Shishir (JEE Advanced 2024 AIR 67) and Abhishek Jain (JEE Advanced 2024 AIR 78).
The ‘Champions of Aakash’ felicitation event was attended by Aakash’s top management, faculty from across the country, and meritorious students along with their parents. The event featured a captivating conversation with Mr Srikanth Bolla, Founder Chairman of Bollant Industries, as well as an inspiring talk by Mr. Deepak Mehrotra, MD and CEO of Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL).
Addressing the guests, Mr. Mehrotra congratulated the rank holders on their outstanding achievements. He expressed, “We are truly honored to have Mr. Srikanth Bolla with us today, a pioneer who has transformed perspectives on abilities, inspiring us all. Today, we celebrate the success of our students, whose dedication and hard work have brought them to this stage. I also extend my gratitude to our teachers for their crucial role in shaping these achievements.”
He further added, “This event marks 35 years of Aakash’s visionary contributions across India, producing future nation-builders like J.C. Bose, Abdul Kalam, and Homi Bhabha. As we embrace AI and technology, we continue to create environments where every child can thrive and succeed.”
During the conversation, Mr. Srikanth Bolla, Founder Chairman of Bollant Industries, congratulated the rank holders on their remarkable achievements, commending their hard work, dedication, and discipline. He said, “It’s an honor to be here, celebrating Aakash’s champions. Sight is for the eyes, but vision is for the mind, and your achievements reflect that vision. My life has been guided by ‘I can’ and ‘I will.’ Challenges are inevitable but overcoming them leads to success. Your accomplishments prove that big dreams can be realized through perseverance. I salute the parents for their unwavering support. As future leaders, remember that compassion and resilience will take you far. Keep dreaming big and moving forward.”
Aakash Institute aims to help students in their quest to achieve academic success. It has a centralized in-house process for curriculum and content development and faculty training and monitoring, led by its National Academic Team. Over the years, students from AESL have shown proven selection track record in various Medical & Engineering entrance exams and competitive exams such as NTSE and Olympiads.