On 29th May 2022, Nalanda Academy, Wardha, successfully organized its grand flagship event — “Krantijyoti Savitrimai Second Education Fair” — at Ambedkar College of Social Work, Wardha, Maharashtra.
The primary objective of the fair was to reach and support rural students in exploring higher education opportunities and building meaningful career pathways. Students from Class 10 and above, along with their parents and guardians, were invited to participate and benefit from expert guidance and career awareness initiatives.
Inauguration and Distinguished Presence
The event was inaugurated and presided over by the Chief Guest, Shri Shyam Tagade (IAS), Principal Secretary to the Government of Maharashtra, alongside Nalanda Academy’s Director Mr. Anoop Kumar and Ms. Chetna Sawai, Managing Trustee of Chetna Education Society.
During the inauguration, the Chief Guest visited the exhibition prepared by Nalanda Academy students. The exhibition showcased:
- The inspiring journey of Nalanda Academy
- Its success stories and milestones
- A heartfelt tribute to the late Mr. Abhiyan Humane
The display reflected the academy’s commitment to educational transformation and social empowerment.
Educational and Career Guidance Stalls
One of the major highlights of the fair was the wide range of informative stalls set up to guide students across diverse academic and career pathways.
Premier Universities & Institutions
Stalls featured information about India’s leading universities and institutions such as:
- TISS
- Azim Premji University (APU)
- JNU
- Delhi University (DU)
- University of Hyderabad
- National Law Universities
National Entrance Examinations
Students received guidance on major entrance examinations including:
- IIT-JEE
- NEET
- CAT
- MHCET
- CUCET
- UGC-NET
Foreign Education Opportunities
Dedicated stalls provided information on:
- Studying abroad
- Eligibility criteria
- Available scholarships
- Competitive exams such as GRE, TOEFL, GMAT, and IELTS
Competitive Examinations
Extensive guidance was also provided on competitive exams including:
- UPSC
- MPSC
- SSC
- CA
- Banking
- NDA
- CDS
These stalls attracted the highest number of visitors.
Emerging Career Fields
A special stall focused on emerging fields such as:
- Data Science
- Machine Learning
- Coding
- Python
- R Programming
Hundreds of students showed keen interest in learning about these future-oriented career options.
Career Counselling & Guidance
A dedicated counselling stall was set up for students who were uncertain about their career choices. Personalized guidance helped many students gain clarity about their academic interests and aspirations.
Impact and Participation
With the collective efforts of Nalanda Academy’s students, alumni studying in top universities, mentors, and subject experts, the fair provided free and comprehensive career guidance to participants.
Nearly one thousand students, along with their parents and guardians, attended the fair. They gained valuable insights into higher education opportunities, competitive examinations, and diverse career pathways. The event was also graced by various dignitaries and community members.
