Inspiring Journey of Determination: Raj Gajanan Damdhar Triumphs Against All Odds in NEET Exam
Tejas Navale
Pune, 30th June 2023: In a heartwarming tale of determination and resilience, Raj Gajanan Damdhar has emerged as a shining example of triumph against all odds. Coming from a challenging background where his father works as a rickshaw driver, and his mother is an Anganwadi worker, Raj’s journey to success in the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) has become an inspiration for many aspiring students.
Since his childhood, Raj has always wanted to become a doctor. However, coming from a lower-middle-class family, he encountered numerous obstacles along the way. Financial difficulties were just the tip of the iceberg. Raj also had to face language barriers and the lack of a personal mobile phone, which caused him to miss important notices from his teachers. Undeterred by these challenges, Raj displayed unwavering determination and scored an exceptional 607 marks in this year’s NEET exam.
Last year, Raj attempted the NEET exam but fell short of securing admission to a government college for MBBS. However, he refused to let disappointment shatter his dreams. This year, Raj made another attempt and worked hard to achieve success. Playing a pivotal role in his journey was the Abhang Prabhu Medical Academy (APMA), which stood firmly by Raj’s side, ensuring he received the success he rightfully deserved.
When Raj decided to give it another shot this year, he discovered APMA.
However, due to financial problems, he was unable to pay the coaching fee. With courage and hope, he approached Dr Abhang Prabhu, the Founder and Director of APMA, who is a renowned Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. Seeing Raj’s sincerity, Dr Prabhu proposed a condition for Raj to deposit 50,000 rupees with the academy and receive a refund once he scored above 600 marks in the NEET exam.
Raj took up the challenge, studied hard, and justified Dr Prabhu’s confidence in him. With a remarkable score of 607 marks in the NEET exam, Raj achieved his target. True to his word, Dr Prabhu decided to return the deposit cheque as agreed upon and also committed to paying Raj’s MBBS fees for all four years.
Today, Dr Prabhu presented the cheque to Raj and his family in a momentous event graced by Raj’s father, Gajanan Damdhar, and mother, Pramila Damdhar.
The occasion also witnessed the announcement of a scholarship program by Dr Prabhu. The APMA Academy will offer scholarships to three deserving and hardworking girls pursuing their MBBS education starting this year.
Dr Prabhu emphasized that “APMA, which has been imparting quality education to aspiring doctors for 22 years across Mumbai, Sangli, and Pune, aims to support and encourage talented girls from underprivileged backgrounds. Furthermore, as an APMA academy, we have made a commitment to cover the MBBS fees for the selected scholarship recipients.”
Speaking at the event, Raj expressed his gratitude, saying, “Whatever little I have achieved is solely because of the APMA academy and their belief in me. The entire teaching staff stood with me as a support system. As I come from a Marathi-medium background, I initially faced difficulties in understanding the concepts, but the teaching staff never gave up on me. On this occasion, I want to thank the APMA Academy for their unwavering support, and I will strive to live up to their beliefs. I also pledge to fulfill my social responsibilities as a future doctor.”
Raj’s mother said, “Raj was a bright student from childhood. He always secured the first rank throughout his schooling. I always wanted him to become a doctor. As his parents, we put in a lot of work. We decided to divide responsibilities in the household, with his father managing family expenses and me overseeing his education. Now, with Raj’s success under the guidance of the APMA academy and especially Prabhu sir, I feel like a dream has come true.”
During the occasion, the Director of APMA, Professor Sachin Haldwanekar, Director Dr Himani Tapaswi, Counsellor Dr Sheetal Shreegiri, and Dr Rajesh Deshpande, among others, were also present.
Prabhu urged everyone at the event to bring talented, hard-working students to the APMA Academy and mentioned that they would sponsor all their educational expenses. Applications will be accepted from eligible girls for the scholarship until July 30. To apply, please contact the email address [email protected] or the following mobile numbers: 8591502291 and 9822378505.
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