3-Fold Rise In Delhi Govt School Students Clearing Competitive Exams In Last 2 Years: Arvind Kejriwal

In the last two years, there has been a significant three-fold increase in the number of students from Delhi government schools who have successfully cleared competitive exams.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was speaking at Thyagaraj Stadium.

Source : PTI

The number of Delhi government school students succeeding in competitive exams has tripled over the past two years, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Saturday. Speaking to students who have cleared the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) and the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) at the Thyagaraj Stadium, he emphasized the significance of providing equal and high-quality education to every child, reported news agency PTI. Kejriwal said that the country's development is dependent on ensuring that all children have access to excellent education opportunities

"This stadium today is filled with success as 1,391 students qualified for NEET, 730 students cleared the JEE-Main and 106 students cleared the JEE-Advanced this year. Two years ago, 64 students had cleared JEE-Advanced, 384 students cleared the JEE-Main and 496 students had qualified for NEET," Kejriwal said.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal highlighted the importance of education for the country's growth. He noted the significant improvements made in government schools in Delhi, acknowledging that even parents now recognize the positive transformation. Kejriwal expressed his belief that these talented students are the future of the nation and will bring honor to Delhi and the country. As an IIT-Kharagpur graduate himself, he said his desire to provide the same level of education to all children in the country.

Kejriwal mentioned the drastic improvements in Delhi government schools, which were previously in a poor condition, and recalled the time when a majority of students from IIT would go abroad, but he chose to stay and contribute to the country.

He said he felt if "all the good students" go abroad then who would serve the country.

The chief minister told the students that it is always important to put the nation ahead of themselves when they decide their future.

"India is our motherland, but often people get so busy with their lives and with earning money that they end up not realising this important aspect. Every educated individual has the power to do something good for society," Kejriwal said.

Education Minister Atishi said when a student from a government school successfully secures admission to prestigious institutions like IITs and AIIMS, it not only contributes to their personal growth but also inspires hope among millions of underprivileged children.

"This time, girls from Delhi government schools have outperformed boys. It fills me with joy that our girls studying in government schools are receiving excellent education and qualifying in prestigious exams like JEE and NEET," she said.

Atishi said she vividly recalls the time when, in 2016-17, students from Delhi government schools successfully cleared IIT and NEET, and there was an interaction with them". "Back then, all the children, along with their parents and teachers, assembled in a small venue," she said.

"However, today, owing to the educational revolution in Delhi schools and the visionary approach of Arvind Kejriwal, the number of children qualifying for NEET and JEE has tripled. This accomplishment will serve as an inspiration to millions of children hailing from impoverished families," she said.

In 2021, 384 students from these schools cleared the JEE-Main. This number increased to 496 in 2022, indicating progress, said a government statement.

In 2023, an impressive 730 students from Delhi government schools cleared the JEE-Main, reflecting consistent efforts made by both students and the education system.

Regarding the JEE-Advanced, the statement highlighted that 64 students from Delhi government schools succeeded in 2021, which increased to 74 in 2022, and further rose to 106 in 2023.

In the NEET exam, notable achievements were observed as the number of students clearing the exam rose from 496 in 2021 to 658 in 2022. In 2023, a significant milestone was reached with 1391 students from Delhi government schools clearing the NEET exam.