barublogGreat journeys often begin in small places
And Jaspreet’s began in Sangrur. In the village of Sangrur, Punjab where the morning begins with the chirp of birds and the buzz of tractors a young boy quietly nurtured a big dream. That boy was Jaspreet Singh, now a proud alumnus of Akal Academy, Cheema (Batch of 2011), who recently soared to new academic heights by cracking one of India’s toughest national-level competitive exams the CSIR NET.
The CSIR (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research) National Eligibility Test is a prestigious qualification that determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) and Lecturer positions in Science and Technology fields across India.
A Story of Perseverance
After completing his Class 10 at Akal Academy Cheema, Jaspreet pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Geology from Panjab University, Chandigarh a path driven by passion, not pressure.
What makes his story remarkable is the discipline, curiosity, and courage it took to get there. With long hours buried in books, and an unwavering focus on his subject, Jaspreet’s journey was anything but ordinary.
Akal Academy – Where Dreams Begin
Looking back, Jaspreet credits the strong academic foundation and value-based education he received at Akal Academy, Cheema.
“The discipline, the inspiration to ask questions, and the faith that I could achieve something big all of that started there,” he says.
His story is a glowing example of how rural education, when rooted in purpose and guided by mentorship, can nurture global talent.
Success in CSIR NET – What It Means
For those unfamiliar, the CSIR NET is a national-level exam conducted to identify top talent in Science and Technology. It’s a gateway of becoming a lecturer in top universities or receiving a Junior Research Fellowship to dive deep into scientific research.
Jaspreet’s success in this exam opens up doors to world-class research opportunities and he’s just getting started.
Message to Future Scientists
Jaspreet has this message for the upcoming students of the Academy:
“Don’t limit yourself by where you come from. Focus on what you want to become.
Be curious, be consistent, and never underestimate the power of self-belief.”
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