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Education
85-year-old Haryana veteran tops MA exam with 965 marks, plans PhD or law degree
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 06:15 AM
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An 85‑year‑old veteran from Haryana secured 965 marks in his Master of Arts exam and now intends to pursue a PhD or a law degree.
An 85‑year‑old veteran from Haryana has successfully completed his Master of Arts degree, scoring an impressive 965 marks in the final examination. The achievement places him among the top performers in the state’s university results for the session.
The senior scholar, who has been a lifelong learner, said the result has motivated him to aim higher. He announced plans to enroll in a doctoral programme or to study law, seeking to add another academic credential to his extensive portfolio.
Educational authorities praised his dedication, noting that age is no barrier to academic excellence. The university’s dean highlighted the veteran’s disciplined approach and encouraged other mature students to follow his example.
If he proceeds with a PhD or a law degree, the veteran will join a small but growing group of senior citizens pursuing higher education in India, underscoring the country’s expanding opportunities for lifelong learning.
The senior scholar, who has been a lifelong learner, said the result has motivated him to aim higher. He announced plans to enroll in a doctoral programme or to study law, seeking to add another academic credential to his extensive portfolio.
Educational authorities praised his dedication, noting that age is no barrier to academic excellence. The university’s dean highlighted the veteran’s disciplined approach and encouraged other mature students to follow his example.
If he proceeds with a PhD or a law degree, the veteran will join a small but growing group of senior citizens pursuing higher education in India, underscoring the country’s expanding opportunities for lifelong learning.