Preeti's interest in computers sparked at a young age when her father brought home their first family computer. Although the computer was initially only used for printing, Preeti and her younger brother enjoyed playing games on it for hours. Her curiosity about computer science engineering grew as she learned more about it from relatives who worked in the field. Preeti knew then that she too wanted to pursue computer science and turn it into her career.

Preeti hails from Kodlagadde, a small village in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka with a population of just over 300 people. Due to the village's limited resources, opportunities for growth and development were scarce. Her father is the family's only breadwinner and works as a farmer while her mother is a homemaker. “Though my father wanted to, he was unable to pursue his studies due to a lack of financial support and turned to farming to provide for the family. He is now my biggest supporter and is my constant source of encouragement.”
 

Due to financial constraints, Preeti’s parents could not afford to send her to a private school. Moreover, the nearest school was located about 30 km away, making it difficult for Preeti to travel every day. Luckily, Preeti was admitted to JNV Uttara Kannada, which provided her with access to quality education without any fees.

Unfortunately, in 2021, Preeti and her family suffered a great loss when floods caused irreparable damage to their house. They were forced to move and take a loan from the bank to build a new home, but limited funds meant they could only afford to construct part of the house. The loss of a home caused tremendous grief and added financial burden on Preeti’s parents. From that point on, Preeti’s main objective was to help her parents repay their loans and also provide funds to finish building their house.

Determined to achieve her goals, Preeti aimed to clear the JEE examination and secure a good rank. “Avanti’s Test Prep Program greatly benefited me. Whenever I encountered difficulties in comprehending certain topics, my teachers were extremely patient and provided me with thorough explanations. Additionally, since I lacked a solid foundation in several topics, Avanti arranged extra classes and mock tests on a daily basis which gave me hope and confidence in my ability to excel in the JEE exam.”

Preeti secured a spot in the 92nd percentile in JEE exam earning her a Computer Science seat in University of Visvesvaraya College of Engineering Bengaluru, taking her one step closer to her dreams of becoming a computer science engineer.

“After years of hard work, I am hopeful that I can get admission into a good college and then get a job with a reputed firm that will allow me to financially support my parents by repaying their loans and finish building our home.”