Rashi Sharma
Hailing from Sangrur, Punjab, Rashi grew up in a middle-class family where her parents, with a modest combined monthly income of ₹20,000, worked hard to provide for her and her sister’s education while managing household needs. Life changed drastically in 2021 when Rashi lost her father to COVID-19. With her mother and sister, she shifted […]
Rajshekhar Ajad
Hailing from Dhata, a small village in the Fatehpur district of Uttar Pradesh, Rajshekhar Ajad’s journey is one of sheer grit and determination. Faced with the possibility of ending his education after 5th grade due to severe financial hardship, Rajshekhar’s life took a hopeful turn when he cracked the Navodaya Vidyalaya entrance exam. The school […]
Bala Nihal
Bala Nihal hailing from Patna, Bihar. He belongs to a joint family of eleven members and managing studies in a small house which was always been a challenge. He started preparing for CLAT in May 2023, right after his board exams, but doing it online turned out to be a mistake as he found it […]
Atharva Minath Karanjkar
Born and raised in the slums of Khar, Mumbai, Atharva Minath Karanjkar’s journey is one of resilience, hard work, and unshakeable determination. Growing up in a cramped house that often flooded during the monsoons, Atharva faced many hardships. A major turning point came when his mother underwent a serious operation, placing immense financial strain on […]
Ashutosh Pandey
Ashutosh, an IDIA Scholar from the 2025 batch, is a first-year student at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow. Born and raised in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, he comes from a hardworking family where his parents jointly run a small general store from their home. Growing up in this environment shaped his values of […]
Asha M
Asha M, an ambitious and resilient student from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, discovered her passion for law during a school career guidance session. Curious and determined, she researched CLAT and NLUs, but the financial burden seemed overwhelming. Refusing to give up, she sought scholarships and found IDIA, which recognized her potential and supported her journey. Her father […]
Akshaya V
Akshaya V, a first-year B.A. LL.B. student at the National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi, hails from the historic port city of Fort Kochi in Kerala’s Ernakulam district. Raised in a close-knit family, Akshaya’s strength is deeply rooted in her upbringing. Her mother, an accountant at a private firm, has been the pillar […]
Anjana Unni: (NUALS, Kochi)
Hailing from Kollam, Kerala, Anjana Unni is a dedicated and accomplished student who has excelled both academically and in extracurricular activities. She secured an impressive 90% in her 10th State Board Examination and 79% in her 12th State Board Examination, demonstrating her strong academic foundation. Anjana’s talent extends beyond the classroom, with notable achievements in […]
G S Aiswarya: (NUALS, Kochi)
G S Aiswarya Nair, from Trivandrum, Kerala, has always been passionate about academics. She secured an impressive 90.8% in her 10th CBSE Board Examination and 96.2% in her 12th CBSE Board Examination. As the school topper in the Commerce stream, she also ranked among the top 1.5% of KVS students in the All India Senior […]
Ayush Raj
Ayush Raj, hailing from Bihar, grew up witnessing how societal power holds more influence than wealth. Unlike many, Ayush’s choice to pursue law wasn’t a childhood dream but a deliberate decision. Inspired by its potential to offer diverse career opportunities, he saw law as a path to serve society and achieve his goal of joining […]