Life is not kind to everyone, and some face harsh realities far too early. Vikram Chhetri, a teenager from Assam, could not grow up resting his head on his mother's lap. He lost his mother when he was just two years old, and years later, at the age of 11, his father also passed away. Despite all the sorrows life threw at him, Vikram thrived, and now he has achieved something that many do not achieve even with parental support.
Vikram Achieves Impressive Score in Class 12
Hailing from Assam's Sonitpur District, Vikram Chhetri scored an impressive 89.4% in class 12 with the Arts stream. He achieved this while managing other household responsibilities. Vikram also has an elder brother who lives away from home due to financial constraints. Apart from his brother's earnings, Vikram survives on government aid provided for orphaned children. Financial help certainly helps him get by, but the struggles do not end there. Vikram's house did not have electricity until recently.
A Modest Home Without Basic Facilities
Vikram lives in a modest two-room house located in a Nepali locality near Dhekiajuli town. The house, built nearly two decades ago under the Indira Awas Yojana, still lacks basic facilities. Even today, parts of the house remain incomplete with no electricity connection. For years, he studied under kerosene lamps and a small solar light because his home had no electricity. Just two months before his exams, the community stepped in to support him. With the help of his school principal and other locals, electricity was finally installed at his home.
Educational Journey
Vikram completed his primary education at a government school about a kilometer from his home and later passed the 10th standard from Dhekiajuli Don Bosco High School with 80% marks. He completed his 12th from Lakshminath Bezbaroa Academy.
Looking to the Future with Bright Eyes
Even when life took so much from him, Vikram never lost hope and still looks toward the future with a bright light in his eyes. According to local news outlet Pratidin Time, when asked about his future aspirations, Vikram said, "I want to become successful, serve my community, and make Assam proud." Vikram Chhetri's journey is not just a story about academic success; it is a story of resilience, courage, and hope. His achievement stands as a powerful reminder that even the darkest circumstances cannot stop a determined mind from shining. Today, the teenager has become an inspiration for countless others silently fighting their own battles.
