Class 10 Andhra girl finishes 175 online courses in a year prior to board exams

While the majority of Class 10 students waste time worrying about board exams, 15-year-old Bandaru Pravalika from Konempala village, Andhra Pradesh, had something else preoccupying her mind -- learning new things. Within a year, she finished a whopping 175 certificate courses online via Infosys Springboard.

Pravalika, a student of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV), Bhimli, discovered the platform during Class 9 due to her school teachers. From robotics and AI to time management and career skills, she learned everything on the platform -- even dedicating 3-8 hours every day just to this.

"I have completed a lot of courses like robotics, time management, skill development, and subject-specific courses," says Pravalika, who secured 557 out of 600 in her Class 10 board exams.

"As I'm a single parent child, I have encountered a lot of situations in life, but when I joined KGBV, I saw a new world," she says.

She's not all books, though. Pravalika is also the vice-captain of her school cricket team and has won state-level medals in tennis ball cricket. Her tale impressed Disney Plus Hotstar, who flew down from Delhi for an exclusive interview. Even Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Nara Lokesh congratulated her on her remarkable feat.

SCHOOL SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

"In our KGBV schools, we're not teaching -- we're nurturing our students in all aspects," said ACP sir, one of her schoolteachers.

"Pravalika's success indicates how the system is functioning. She's motivated 18 other students to take more than 100 courses," he added.

The school provides more than classes alone -- from yoga early in the morning to learning support at students' own pace and a daily meal, all the minutest details are thoughtfully arranged.

A BRIGHT FUTURE AND A FREE SEAT

Identifying her ability, Sri Chaitanya Vidya Sanstha has given her a full free seat for her future studies. Pravalika now wants to do BTech in civil engineering and wishes to be a part of the civil services one day.

Through diligent efforts and mentorship, Pravalika has demonstrated that students from small towns can also dream high -- and succeed.