Paridhi Varma gets into IIM with 10 percent Vision

Updated on: Saturday, August 08, 2015

Paridhi Varma has only 10 percent vision but it did not stop the 19 years old girl , from getting into IIM (Indian Institute of Management), Lucknow through her continuous hard work and dedication. She is the youngest student in her batch and have by far received calls from two IIM.

Paridhi Varma has now got into IIM, Lucknow's PG programme in management and she will be staying seperate from her parents. Paridhi Varma born in Jabalpur and spent her childhood in Delhi. Her parents, father Satendra and mother Krishna Prabha Varma, are both working in defence ministry.

She finished her graduation from ICG (International College for Girls), Jaipur, and is a diploma holder in mass communication and video production. She did not pass Class 5 final examinations in school, as her academic performance due to her eyesight problem.

It is the first time that Paridhi Varma appears for a competitive exam and she had no previous experience. She had taken coaching for 2.5 months. Since she could not read or write, one of her junior used to come every day to her home to teach her.She was not too sure about making it to IIM, and she was mentally prepared to work harder if she did not pass this time.

Paridhi Varma aspires to be an IAS officer and believes that IIM will help her improve her managerial skills to become an IAS officer.

Paridhi Varma gets into IIM with 10 percent Vision

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