Kendrapara (Odisha): A book binder’s son has topped the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) in MBA leaving the academic fraternity in the district headquarters township elated. Sk. Fallauddin, father of OJEE MBA topper, was forced to sell off a piece of urban land to meet his son’s study expenses.
Shadab Anwar (22), who was the best commerce graduate in Kendrapara autonomous college, has earned first rank in OJEE-MBA. “It’s a matter of pride for our college. The highlight of Anwar’s achievement is that he hailed from a family with a modest income,” said Principal of Kendrapara autonomous college, Sachidanand Sadangi.
“There is no short-cut to success. I was very sincere towards studies. It has borne fruit. Topping entrance has inspired me for achieving greater heights. I have set my target to excel in MBA and get a good job. My father is very supportive,” said Anwar.