Kalaburagi: Dhanayya Kavathagimath, a Kannada teacher from Akkalakote on the Karnataka-Maharashtra border, has achieved a remarkable feat by passing 77 exams, including the SET, NET, and TET, in 22 states across India. A faculty member at Mangarule Kannada High School of KLE Educational Institute, Dhanayya has set a world record, earning recognition from World Record India, the India Book of World Records, and the World Record of Republic.
Dhanayya’s impressive achievement includes 36 SET (State Eligibility Test) exams, 36 TET (Teacher Eligibility Test) exams, 4 NET (National Eligibility Test) exams, and 1 PhD exam. His exams span across 22 states, including Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, and Jammu and Kashmir.
Interestingly, Dhanayya’s journey to this achievement began after his divorce in 2010. He turned to reading to cope with the emotional turmoil and discovered his passion for competitive exams. Now, he guides thousands of students and shares his expertise through his website, offering valuable insights on tackling the NET, SET, and TET exams.
Dhanayya’s story serves as an inspiration, demonstrating how adversity can be transformed into achievement with determination and hard work. With seven world record awards to his name, Dhanayya continues to motivate others through his remarkable journey.
His website also provides valuable resources for students preparing for competitive exams. Dhanayya’s achievement showcases the power of human resilience and the importance of pursuing one’s passions, even in the face of adversity.