Indians are widely acknowledged as bright and adroit individuals, who have over time contributed their knowledge and expertise in the intricate areas of science, mathematics and research and development. This is also one of the reasons that today international organizations are constantly in pursuit of outstanding students from this nation. One such organization that has been on the radar of several international organizations for distinguished reasons is Ramanujan School of Mathematics. This brilliant institute located in Patna, Bihar, a northern state in India, transmits the best of education to students, specifically those belonging to underprivileged families through a vigorous program called Super 30, thus enabling them to secure a seat in the most prestigious and top credited technological institute of India – Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). Ranked as the one of the top universities in the world, IIT is looked upon as a guaranteed guide to wealth and a secure future; a fact that is illustrated with the millions of students, who attempt to crack the challenging entrance exam each year.
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