Tailor’s daughter turns city topper, takes first step towards doctor dream

CHENNAI: Ayisha Thanseem, daughter of a tailor, always wanted to become a doctor. On Wednesday, she took the first step in this direction by scoring 497/500.

A student of Govt Muslim Higher Secondary School, Ayisha is now not only the city topper and state third among government school students, but also among the top three scorers in the city across private, aided and corporation schools. Elated, she told TOI, “I feel really happy and dedicate this to my parents and teachers. I can’t wait to learn more about biology in the coming years, and I am confident of scoring well in Class 12 too.”

As Ayisha takes her next step, her father, M Kaja Mohideen, is aware of the financial constraints that lie ahead. “I am not financially well-off and hardly make Rs 20,000 to Rs 25,000 a month, half of which goes towards rent. I know I will have to spend a lot on NEET coaching for my daughter. I am going to start preparing from now.”

School staff said that the student has always been bright and may score 500/500 if she applies for revaluation, making her the state topper. “Ayisha is also a beneficiary of the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship and the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Talent Search Examination, through which she receives scholarships. She will bring more laurels to this school and to herself,” said Kanmani Priya, the school head.



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