Inspiring Student Overcomes Tragedy to Achieve Academic Excellence

In a heartwarming tale from Himachal Pradesh, a 12th-grade student named Mahak faced the tragic loss of her father while taking her board exams. Despite the overwhelming grief, she demonstrated remarkable strength and focus, achieving an outstanding score of 97.2 percent. Coming from a family of educators, Mahak's determination to pursue a B.Sc. and become a teacher shines through her story. This inspiring journey highlights the power of resilience in the face of adversity.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 19, 2025, 11:53 IST

A Remarkable Journey Amidst Adversity

In Una, Himachal Pradesh, a 12th-grade student faced an unimaginable tragedy while taking her board exams—her father passed away due to illness. Despite this profound loss, Mahak displayed incredible resilience and managed to focus on her studies, ultimately achieving an impressive score of 97.2 percent.

Mahak, a student at St. D.R. Public Senior Secondary School in Gagret, saw her father, Nasib Kumar, hospitalized due to health issues. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his illness in March at the age of 49.

Even in the face of such sorrow, Mahak remained dedicated to her education. Coming from a family of educators, her mother, Gurdev Kaur, is a TGT teacher in arts, her uncle, Sanjeev Kumar, works as a lecturer, and her aunt, Meena Kumari, serves as a principal at a school. Mahak's younger brother is currently in the ninth grade. As a science student, Mahak aspires to pursue a B.Sc. and eventually become a teacher.