Written by : SMTV24x7





Patna, June 3: Raj Kumar Vaishya the 97-year-old attended for MA exam, along with all the regular students younger than his grandchildren, here on Saturday.



Vaishya, who was born on April 1, 1920, in Bareilly did his graduation in 1938 from Agra University and got a degree in law in 1940. Now he was appearing for his final year MA (Economics) examination at Nalanda Open University (NOU), Patna. The exams began on Thursday and they will continue till next week.



The official said 'He 97-yera-old man sat for three hours with every other student. And not even requested for any special facility for the exam. It surprised all of us, including other students.'



Vaishya was recognized by the Limca Book of Records as the oldest man to apply for a postgraduate degree, Earlier. He has set an example for millions of people who use age as an excuse to give up on their dreams.



He told to Reporters that 'I have decided to prove that even at 97 years, one can fulfill their dreams and achieve anything. I am an example.' 'If I clear MA this year, my long cherished dream will be fulfilled, Raj Kumar said.