Overcoming obstacles, a physically challenged student from Maharashtra’s Latur district wrote the Class 12 exam with his feet and achieved a 78% grade. He is now adamant about becoming an IAS officer.
Gaus Shaikh, a Science stream student who was born without arms, refused to use an exam scribe and instead wrote on his toes during the Higher Secondary Certificate exam in March.
Earlier this week, the examination’s results were announced.
Hailing from a small village, the 17-year-old completed his schooling at Renukadevi Higher Secondary Ashram School in Vasantnagar Tanda, where his father works as a peon.
“Gaus started writing numbers and letters when he was four. His primary teachers got him to practise writing with his toes. He appears for exam papers just like other students within the duration. He takes care of all his work,” said his father, Amjad.
Talking to PTI, Gaus said, “Since childhood, I have dreamt of serving my country, which is why I want to become an IAS officer.”
