Hampered by circumstances earlier, inspirational JNU security guard cracks university entrance exam & gets set to study Russian

Ramjal Meena was forced to discontinue his studies in 2004 since he h to sustain his family, who were in a dire financial position.

Ten years later, when Meena first stepped into Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) as a security guard, he never thought that he would get an opportunity to be part of JNU as a student. Last week, unbelievable happened, as  34-year-old from Rajasthan cracked JNU entrance exams and got himself mitted into BA Russian (Hons). 

Meena said that what makes JNU different is that people here do t believe in social hierarchy. Everyone, wher teachers or students, encourd him to study and w that he has passed entrance y are constantly congratulating him. 

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"I feel like I have become famous overnight,"Meena said. 

Meena lives with his wife and 3 children in Munirka a vill, New Delhi. This journey wasn't easy for him since he h to give time to family, job and his studies. 

“I follow newspapers through apps on my phone. Besides, students also helped me get PDF tes," dedicated learner said. 

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When asked why he chose to study a foreign langu, he said it was so that he could see new places as he h heard that those who study foreign langus get to visit foreign countries. 

"I want to try my luck in civil services," he ded, clearly t intent on stopping w. 

However re are problems, said Meena. “Since I am sole earner, my wife is concerned about money. re is a rule that one cant pursue regular education with work at JNU. I will request for night shifts."

Naveen Yav, he of security at JNU, said, “We are proud of him. But working night shifts with regular college is t possible. We will, however, extend all help possible to him.”

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