Jharkhand News : Leelawati, a talented student from the rural village of Murubanda in Chitarpur block of Jharkhand’s Ramgarh district, has secured admission to the prestigious National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar, for its five-year Integrated M.Sc. Programme in Basic Sciences. She earned the opportunity by qualifying the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) 2026, one of India’s leading national-level entrance examinations for science education.
Daughter of Dhirendra Ohdar, Leelawati’s achievement has become a matter of pride for her family and the entire region. NISER, an autonomous institution under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, is among the country’s premier institutes dedicated to higher education and research in basic sciences.
The Integrated M.Sc. programme offers advanced education in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology while providing students with extensive exposure to scientific research and laboratory-based learning under the guidance of experienced faculty and researchers.
The news of Leelawati’s selection has been welcomed with great enthusiasm in her village and surrounding areas. Family members, teachers, friends, and well-wishers described her success as an inspiring example for students from rural backgrounds aspiring to pursue higher education in science.
According to her family, Leelawati’s consistent dedication, disciplined study habits, and determination played a key role in her success. Her accomplishment demonstrates that students from rural areas can achieve national-level recognition through hard work, proper guidance, and self-confidence.
Her admission to NISER marks the beginning of a promising journey in scientific education and research. Over the next five years, she will receive advanced academic training and opportunities to participate in cutting-edge research activities, laying the foundation for a future career in science.
Her family expressed confidence that Leelawati will continue to excel and establish herself as a successful scientist while bringing further recognition to her village, family, and the state.
Leelawati has received heartfelt congratulations and best wishes from relatives, teachers, local residents, and members of the community, who hope her achievement will motivate many more young students to pursue careers in scientific research and higher education.
