Date:16/03/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/03/16/stories/2008031654140500.htm

Andhra Pradesh

The foundation stone

As the proverb goes … A destiny of hundred miles starts with a single step, it is true that every step makes one close to his destiny, only when he walks in the right direction. Without any doubt, every parent wants their son / daughter to rise to great heights and lead a good life. This dream can be achieved only when the foundation in the early years of his / her academic life is proper.

Revolutionary changes have taken place in school education for the betterment of the students. Concept based education has replaced the learning by rote method to secure good marks in 10th and to stand top in competitive exams. Emphasis on IIT foundation is becoming a key factor in successful schools.

Rome is not built in a day, similarly students should undergo proper training in a serene environment for IIT under the supervision of eminent lecturers to fetch good results in the most coveted competitive examination, but not over night.

Dr. K.K.R’s Gowtham International School has topped the IIT Ramaiah talent test with 69 best ranks and is named as the best school for IIT foundation. Any student can experience the teaching methodology, knowledge and experience of the teaching faculty for one month before taking admission into this institution. Gowtham concept school was established in 2004 at Gudivada. The first batch of students who joined in 8th and 9th classes in the inception year completed their 10th in 2006 and rearing to appear for IIT, AIEEE, BITSAT & EAMCET in June 2008. The management is confident that all students will prove the mettle of the institution by coming up with flying colours.

“Gowtham concept school will be conducting IIT foundation classes in Vijayawada from 4th May based on the merit of the students who will appear for the admission tests slated from 16th March for an hour between 5 am to 9 pm. Special concessions will be given to the meritorious students in these admission tests. Our institution has already proven as an effective IIT foundation school, join Gowtham and feel the difference,” claims Dr.K.K.R, Chairman.

Students who excel in the tests during the coaching for IIT foundation classes will be eligible to study in hostel along with a scholarship of Rs.40,000 /-, Rs.30,000 /-, Rs.20, 000 /- and Rs.10,000 /- or can study as a day scholar in Dr.K.K.R’s Schools with a scholarship of Rs. 15,000 /- or Rs.10,000 /-.

The management urges all parents to be very careful while selecting the school by getting into the roots and examine the infrastructure, standards, faculty, which lays the foundation for the dreams of their children.