HRD Minister Lokesh congratulates NEET-UG rankers from Andhra Pradesh
Minister for Human Resource Development (HRD) Nara Lokesh has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the six students from Andhra Pradesh who secured ranks within the top 100 in the NEET-UG conducted at the national level for admissions into medical courses.
'My sincere wishes to D. Karthik Ram Kireeti - rank 19; K. Mohith Sriram - rank 56; D. Suryacharan - rank 59; P. Avinash - rank 64; Y. Sameer Kumar - rank 70; and T. Shivamanideep - rank 92,' Mr. Lokesh said in a post on X on Sunday.
The Minister said it was a matter of great joy that students from both the Telugu States had excelled in a highly competitive national-level examination.
'These students have made us proud by achieving outstanding ranks through their talent and hard work. I hope they will go on to serve the people in the future through the noble profession of medicine,' he added.
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