Economically challenged students of TAPAS excel in CET 2017

Bangalore, June 1, 2017: Once again the students of TAPAS bring outstanding results in Karnataka Common Entrance Test: K - CET 2017, the results of which were announced recently.

SHASHWATH BHANDARY (RANK 37), BASAVARAJ H D (RANK 67), AANJINAPPA (RANK 119) & BALAJI G R (RANK 256) are among the toppers.

‘TAPAS’, a free residential program initiated in 2012 by Rashtrotthana Parishat and BASE is a pioneering initiative in the field of education. It aims to train deserving students from economically challenged sections of the society such as children of daily wage earners, cobbler, auto driver, house maid etc.

Tapas selects around 30 – 40 bright students each year from economically weaker sections across Karnataka and offers them free PU education & IIT JEE training, free food & hostel accommodation. A selection test is conducted at all district headquarters and additional towns in Karnataka. Based on the performance and subsequent assessment, final selection of students is conducted. Many of these students are from Kannada medium till their class X. The selected students are admitted to the Pre University course at Rashtrotthana PU College in the city. Experienced teachers from Rashtrotthana PU College train them for the board exam and the IIT training is provided by BASE faculty.

“Reaching the unreached and bringing them to main stream is key objective of TAPAS. At TAPAS, we focus on building character along with sharpening their skills for entering IITs. The students has again successfully stood up to the expectations with a remarkable achievement in JEE – Mains this year. This outstanding achievement of the young ‘Tapas’ achievers have paved a strong path for many other bright students from economically challenged sections of the society to dream of higher accomplishments.” said N Dinesh Hegde, General Secretary, Rashtrotthana Parishat.

“As a leader in student training in Karnataka from 25 years, BASE prepares students to take on highly competitive exams. We are glad to take up this initiative and help economically weaker sections build their career. This is a unique initiative by Rashtrotthana and BASE to provide free training to the deserving students who have excelled well in their studies. We hope that these students will keep weaving such success stories and we will continue to make a difference with the dedicated efforts of our faculty.” said Prof. Y K Jayaramappa, CEO, BASE.