{"id":2960,"date":"2023-07-07T13:52:59","date_gmt":"2023-07-07T08:22:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=2960"},"modified":"2025-12-02T15:01:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T09:31:57","slug":"rural-girl-clears-nda-set-to-become-army-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/rural-girl-clears-nda-set-to-become-army-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Rural Girl Clears NDA, Set to Become Army Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Life in rural areas is fraught with its fair share of hardships and challenges. In an environment with limited resources and opportunities, it takes a person with an indomitable spirit, intelligence and perseverance to excel in such circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>This is the story of <strong>Gurpreet Kaur<\/strong>, a meritorious student of <a href=\"https:\/\/bharyallahri.akalacademy.ac.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Akal Academy Bharyal Lahri<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, who has successfully cleared the prestigious <strong>National Defence Academy (NDA)<\/strong> examination. <strong>She also has the distinction of being the school&#8217;s science stream topper with an outstanding 90.8%.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/rural-girl-clears-nda-set-to-become-army-officer\/#Kaurs_Academic_Brilliance\" >Kaur&#8217;s Academic Brilliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/rural-girl-clears-nda-set-to-become-army-officer\/#Kaurs_Family_Background_and_Inspiration\" >Kaur\u2019s Family Background and Inspiration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/rural-girl-clears-nda-set-to-become-army-officer\/#Kaurs_Journey_At_Akal_Academy\" >Kaur&#8217;s Journey At Akal Academy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/rural-girl-clears-nda-set-to-become-army-officer\/#Passion_for_joining_the_Armed_Forces\" >Passion for joining the Armed Forces<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/rural-girl-clears-nda-set-to-become-army-officer\/#Kaurs_Inspiring_Message_To_Fellow_Students\" >Kaur&#8217;s Inspiring Message To Fellow Students<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/rural-girl-clears-nda-set-to-become-army-officer\/#Gratitude_to_all_at_Akal_Academy\" >Gratitude to all at Akal Academy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/rural-girl-clears-nda-set-to-become-army-officer\/#Follow_Us_On\" >Follow Us On:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kaurs_Academic_Brilliance\"><\/span>Kaur&#8217;s Academic Brilliance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gurpreet Kaur has done exceptionally well as far as academics are concerned. She has successfully bagged 90.8% in her Grade 12th in Science Stream, which stands her proud at the podium as the School Topper. With this tremendous achievement, Gurpreet has cleared the <strong>National Defence Academy (NDA)<\/strong> examination, displaying her sheer dedication and hardworking nature.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2962\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Press-Release-Gurpreet-Kaur.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Press-Release-Gurpreet-Kaur.jpeg 789w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Press-Release-Gurpreet-Kaur-231x300.jpeg 231w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Press-Release-Gurpreet-Kaur-768x997.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Press-Release-Gurpreet-Kaur-370x480.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Press-Release-Gurpreet-Kaur-270x350.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Press-Release-Gurpreet-Kaur-570x740.jpeg 570w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Press-Release-Gurpreet-Kaur-385x500.jpeg 385w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Press-Release-Gurpreet-Kaur-740x960.jpeg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>She is also multi-talented. Besides her academic excellence, she displays distinction and mastery in other fields, including Music (Shabad Kirtan), Debate, Writing, etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-2960-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"352\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Academic-Brilliance-Gurpreet-Kaur.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Academic-Brilliance-Gurpreet-Kaur.mp4\">https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Academic-Brilliance-Gurpreet-Kaur.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kaurs_Family_Background_and_Inspiration\"><\/span>Kaur\u2019s Family Background and Inspiration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Regarding Gurpreet&#8217;s family background, she comes from a humble and simple household. Her father renders services in the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) stationed in Assam, and her mother is a homemaker.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2963\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Family-Background-Gurpreet.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Family-Background-Gurpreet.jpeg 767w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Family-Background-Gurpreet-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Family-Background-Gurpreet-370x494.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Family-Background-Gurpreet-270x360.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Family-Background-Gurpreet-570x761.jpeg 570w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Family-Background-Gurpreet-375x500.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Family-Background-Gurpreet-740x988.jpeg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Kaur has always found inspiration in her paternal grandfather, Captain Balkar Singh, and her father. She was motivated to instil the same traits in her own life by their integrity, self-control, generosity, and down-to-earth character. She always tries to emulate their principles and holds them up as examples in her own life.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kaurs_Journey_At_Akal_Academy\"><\/span>Kaur&#8217;s Journey At Akal Academy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An institute must be made aware that if it is committed to supporting its students, it can positively change their lives and mold them into responsible citizens of the country. As far as the <strong>Akal Academies<\/strong>, which operate under the aegis of <span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #800000;\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Kalgidhar Trust<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, are concerned, the prime focus is providing students with all the opportunity and support and they need to achieve their life goals.<\/p>\n<p>Following the same path, <a href=\"https:\/\/bharyallahri.akalacademy.ac.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Akal Academy Bharyal Lahri<\/strong><\/span><\/a> played a vital role in <strong>Gurpreet Kaur&#8217;s<\/strong> career. Kaur was seen actively participating in various co-curricular activities from a young age, boosting her confidence. The academy&#8217;s emphasis on the overall development of the student by following the Value-Based Education approach laid a strong foundation for her growth. The teachers and staff at <strong>Akal Academy Bharyal Lahri<\/strong> provided Kaur with extra and dedicated sessions addressing her doubts, ensuring she was well-prepared for the examinations.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Passion_for_joining_the_Armed_Forces\"><\/span>Passion for joining the Armed Forces<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kaur&#8217;s accomplishments serve as evidence of <strong>Akal Academy&#8217;s<\/strong> positive influence.<br \/>\nFrom a tender age, Gurpreet aspires to become a morally excellent human and positively influence the lives of others.<br \/>\nIf we talk about her ultimate aim in life, it was always to join the Armed forces and become an officer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Life in rural areas is fraught with its fair share of hardships and challenges. In an environment with limited resources and opportunities, it takes a person with an indomitable spirit, intelligence, and perseverance to excel in such circumstances. She not only emerged as a science stream topper but has now cleared the prestigious NDA examination with flying colors! Akal Academy Bharyal Lahri&#039;s holistic educational approach, along with the unwavering support of Read More...https:\/\/rb.gy\/p8d1s\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=391391023884070636&#038;src=oembed\" height=\"550\" width=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" ><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kaurs_Inspiring_Message_To_Fellow_Students\"><\/span>Kaur&#8217;s Inspiring Message To Fellow Students<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Gurpreet Kaur<\/strong> gives a strong and equally important message to her fellow students. She wants them to experience both the positive and negative aspects of life but remains focused on all the positive things that life can provide.<br \/>\nShe has always herself been a dedicated student during her schooling, and likewise advises others to follow a hardworking and dedicated approach towards their studies and career.<br \/>\nGurpreet&#8217;s message to her fellow students is to develop the fighter&#8217;s spirit within, which will help them to overcome any obstacle that comes along their way.<br \/>\nKaur is emerging as an inspiration to others trying to pursue their dreams and achieve big in their lives.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gratitude_to_all_at_Akal_Academy\"><\/span>Gratitude to all at Akal Academy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Gurpreet acknowledges the unwavering support of her staff and teachers, <strong>the Principal of<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/bharyallahri.akalacademy.ac.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Akal Academy Bharyal Lahri<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, and all the others who provided positive motivation throughout her academic pursuit. She expressed heartfelt gratitude to the <strong>Akal Academy Bharyal Lahri<\/strong>, which played a significant role in her achievements.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2965\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Inspiring-message-to-fellow-students-Gurpreet.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Inspiring-message-to-fellow-students-Gurpreet.jpeg 470w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Inspiring-message-to-fellow-students-Gurpreet-300x224.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Inspiring-message-to-fellow-students-Gurpreet-370x276.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Inspiring-message-to-fellow-students-Gurpreet-270x202.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Inspiring-message-to-fellow-students-Gurpreet-80x60.jpeg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Kaur&#8217;s accomplishments testify to the power of resilience, determination, and support provided at <strong>Akal Academies<\/strong>. Her success inspires all and will encourage many to pursue their dreams and work diligently to contribute to the growth and development of the country.<\/p>\n<p>On a side note, It is also noteworthy that this Academy has an important historical significance. The <strong>Akal Academy Bharyal Lahri<\/strong> was the residence of the learned and noble soul <strong>Sant Baba Iqbal Singh Ji<\/strong>, which he donated for the noble cause of rural education.<br \/>\n<strong>Sant Baba Iqbal Singh Ji was instrumental in carrying forward the legacy of Sant Attar Singh Ji (Mastuane Wale) and Sant Teja Singh Ji in founding The Kalgidhar Trust, Baru Sahib.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We at &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>The Kalgidhar Trust<\/strong><\/span><\/a>&#8221; wish her the best in her future endeavours.<\/p>\n<p>#AkalAcademy #SikhAchievers #TheKalgidharTrust #NDA #GurpreetKaur<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Follow_Us_On\"><\/span>Follow Us On:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BaruSahibHP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/barusahib\/mycompany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Life in rural areas is fraught with its fair share of hardships and challenges. 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