Nayan passed Madhyamik Examination from Vaoridi School, Para Block in Purulia district scoring 640 marks. Not having the means to pay bus fare Nayan Mahato used to commute every day 30 kms by bicycle to his school. His father Daktar Mahato is a small farmer and in his spare time he gives tuition to little children of his locality. How meagre is the income in the family is anybody’s guess. Path is definitely difficult for Nayan but he is determined to overcome it with his struggle and hard work. Nayan wants to pursue studies in Science. IVEST scholarship has been awarded to him.