The then jail superintendent, after observing Suraj’s keen interest to carry on study inside the jail premises, had helped to make arrangements of books and other study materials. Following the motivation and support, Suraj resumed study and cracked the prestigious exam.
New Delhi: An under trial prisoner, Suraj Kumar, lodged in Bihar’s Nawada Jail, has succeeded in the IIT JAM 2022 exam, the country’s most prestigious examination. Prisoner Suraj Kumar has secured 54th rank in All India in the result released by IIT Roorkee. He has qualified for IIT by doing self-study from jail itself. Suraj Kumar has got 54th rank
Suraj, a 22-year-old undertrial prisoner in Nawada jail, has been lodged in a murder case for the last 10-11 months. He is a resident of Mosma village of Warisaliganj police station area of the district.
He, performing brilliantly in the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) examination, has been selected for IIT Roorkee to pursue MSc in Mathematics. His parents informed that Suraj is a bright student and has been trying to get higher education.
As per the report, last year, 45-year-old man was thrashed over an issue leading to his death. Suraj is under trial accused in the case. The then jail superintendent, after observing his keen interest to carry on study inside the jail premises, had helped to make arrangements of books and other study materials. Following the motivation and support, Suraj resumed study and cracked the prestigious exam. He had appeared for an entrance test after getting parole from the jail authority. The relatives tell that Suraj’s dream is to become a scientist.
