But he surprised not just his parents, but also his teachers and friends when he chose NDA over IIT. "My capabilities will be better utilised at NDA rather than at IIT," says the youngster from Rampur in Uttarakhand. Shivansh takes great pride in the fact that he comes from the land of the brave where almost every village has at least one son in uniform. But I am prepared for a tough life. Though a youngster himself, Shivansh is also keen that his younger sibling follows in his footsteps and prepares for the NDA examination.

Source: India Today November 28, 2017 23:50 UTC