Najrul, a student with total visual impairment from Siliguri, West Bengal, has demonstrated that no obstacle is too great when matched with determination and willpower. With a humble family background and a monthly income of only ₹10,000, Najrul navigated his schooling through Braille and completed his Class 10 with a GPA of 7.8 and Class 12 with an impressive 80%.
With aspirations that stretched far beyond geographical and societal limitations, he moved to Delhi alone in pursuit of better opportunities. At National Law University Delhi (NLUD), where he gained admission after excelling in AILET, Najrul began his journey with little exposure to technology. However, he trained himself to use JAWS and other assistive technologies through the support of the faculty and his own persistent efforts.
Najrul’s sharp intellect, resilience, and inner drive have always set him apart. Whether it was adapting to new tools or excelling in academics, he has consistently proved that nothing is impossible with hard work. Outside academics, he enjoys listening to the radio and playing chess, and has always dreamed of serving the country with law being a powerful stepping stone in that journey.
During law school, he interned with Advocate Shadan Farasat (Advocate on Record, Supreme Court of India) and HAQ: Centre for Child Rights in New Delhi.
After completing his BA LLB (Hons) in 2023 from NLU Delhi, Najrul began preparing for various government examinations. In 2024, he was selected as a Law Officer (Scale I) at Bank of Baroda through the IBPS recruitment process for public sector banks.
He has successfully completed his classroom training in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, and began his six week on the job training (OJT) in Delhi on 2nd June 2025. This hands on training is giving him practical experience across different branches and operations of the Bank. He will return to Gandhinagar for the final phase of his training.
Najrul expresses heartfelt gratitude to the IDIA team – directors, mentors, volunteers, donors, and well wishers, for being an integral part of his journey. As he embarks on this new chapter, he remains committed to making a meaningful contribution to society and looks forward to staying connected with the IDIA community.
