At just 11 years of age, Akansha Singh Saini has accomplished what most teenagers strive for — passing the Class 12 examination in the science stream. Though her feat may not be recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records, it has earned her admiration as one of India’s youngest academic achievers.
Born on April 21, 1995, Akansha, the daughter of medical practitioner Dr. Dhanpat Singh Saini, completed her schooling at Mangalam Vidhyapeeth School in Basbadanpura, Jaipur. Remarkably, she never received any special guidance or private coaching.
“She has always been a brilliant and self-motivated student,” said her father. “Three years ago, she cleared her Class 10 exam through open schooling with 53.50% marks, after which she enrolled in Class 11 as a regular student.”
Her academic journey has been unconventional from the start. Without attending primary school, Akansha directly cleared the Class 5 half-yearly exams in Muradabad, Uttar Pradesh, and in the same year, passed her Class 8 final exam with just two months of preparation.
Despite her achievement, age restrictions have limited her immediate career aspirations. “I want to be a doctor, but the minimum age for the pre-medical test is 17. My form was rejected because I am too young,” she said.
Refusing to be discouraged, Akansha has mapped out her academic future. She plans to pursue a B.Tech at the University of Rajasthan, followed by an M.Tech and PhD before she becomes eligible for medical entrance exams.
Determined to inspire her younger siblings, she says, “Whatever I do will be an example for them.” Her father agrees, hoping they will follow in her footsteps.
Akansha’s journey stands as a testament to talent, hard work, and the belief that age is no barrier to achievement.
