<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Inspired by the life and work of Dr. A. M. Mathai, the Indian mathematician and founder of the Centre for Mathematical Needs, Trivandrum, I was motivated during my graduation to pursue a career in learning and teaching mathematics, to share knowledge with younger generations in India and contribute to the betterment of society.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Since my graduation, my academic journey and work experiences have continually inspired me to seek an environment where I can give back to students and help build a society grounded in knowledge, life skills, and strong values. My vision is not limited to teaching or conducting research in mathematics; rather, I aim to use my time, skills, and energy to create meaningful effects in society through the students I mentor in life.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">I am deeply drawn to the vision and initiatives of NICMAR, as they closely align with my personal aspirations in my career. I believe that being part of this institution would be a meaningful step in my life. I truly admire the university&rsquo;s dedication to contributing to the nation&rsquo;s comprehensive development through its educational initiatives. I believe that interdisciplinary research is a natural outcome of a robust and intellectually enriching academic ecosystem.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">The teaching and research programmes at NICMAR, which aim to contribute to education,&nbsp; would provide an ideal environment for me to live by my values, pursue my research with academic freedom, be part of interdisciplinary research groups, and deliver quality education through meaningful mentoring.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">As a student leader in the National Service Scheme during my graduation, where I participated in the Pre-Republic Day camp, adventure camps, and various outreach programmes, I would eagerly look forward to being part of NGO and community engagement activities. Beyond academics, I would also like to contribute to the students at NICMAR through my interests in the arts, my knowledge gained from my physical and mental fitness journey, and the wisdom I have gathered through my travel experiences.</span></p>
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