RECORD NO OF STUDENTS FROM BASE MAKE IT TO IIT Making it 50 per cent of the total students from Karnataka
Released on: June 11, 2008, 11:32 pm
Press Release Author: Veena D Souza/ K2 Communications
Industry: Education
Press Release Summary: BASE, the premier educational training organization providing quality training for IIT-JEE, AIEEE, AIPMT, CET and COMEDK has reported that a record number of 62 students have excelled in the IIT entrance exams.
Press Release Body: BASE, the premier educational training organization providing quality training for IIT-JEE, AIEEE, AIPMT, CET and COMEDK has reported that a record number of 62 students have excelled in the IIT entrance exams. More than 50% of the students who qualified from Karnataka are from the classroom program at BASE. The institute has 42 in top 100 AIEEE state ranks, and 3 of them in the top 10. Recently the Institution felicitated the top achievers
Padamshree Dr. K.N. Shankara, Former Director, ISRO Satellite Centre gave away the mementoes to the students and advised them to "carve a niche and decide upon a blueprint in life and work towards it to achieve."
Prof. Rangarajan, Former Chairman, Dept. of Mathematics, IISc opined, "Getting into IITs is only a stepping stone. Students should stick to core disciplines, without deviating into marketing, finance, or other areas. Core technology in basic sciences is important and that research is vital for the progress of the world. Show commitment to build the nation and leave a lasting impression on this world".
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Vallish, Head Projects, BASE, said that, "We are happy that this year we have sent 62 students into IIT - highest number in Karnataka: 42 of our students are in top 100 AIEEE state ranks, 3 in top 10. We are also adding more programmes this year onwards which will benefit, reach and build strong base in the children".
About BASE
Established in 1991, BASE is a premier educational services company with training centres in Bangalore and Mysore. Started by a prominent team of academics, BASE's mission is to mould meritorious students into true winners. Apart from providing training services, BASE also offers academic support to a large number of institutions across Karnataka.
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