Jay Kishore Pradhan, a 64-year-old retired State Bank of India (SBI) employee from Odisha, has demonstrated that it is never too late to pursue a passion. Pradhan passed the very demanding National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET UG) in 2020, a significant accomplishment for someone who spent his whole career in banking before pursuing his passion for medicine.
Pradhan could have retired as a deputy manager and lived a tranquil life. Instead, he decided to follow his lifelong passion of becoming a doctor. While juggling household duties, he registered in an online coaching program to prepare for NEET. Despite the hurdles of studying after retirement, Pradhan’s hard work paid off.
In a country where age often limits educational aspirations, Pradhan’s success stands as an inspiring reminder that determination has no age limit.
His hard work earned him a seat at the Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR), allowing him to step into the medical field.
Pradhan’s achievement is also a testament to the National Medical Commission Act, which sets no upper age limit for NEET candidates. This policy encourages students of all ages to follow their educational goals, reminding everyone that it’s never too late to start again.
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Source: DNA India
