Two Muslim girls top Kerala Medical Entrance Exam

Hiba celebrating her victory with her mother, sister and brother at his residence in Manjeri Kozhikode: Two Muslim girls have topped the Kerala Medical Entrance Examination, result for which were announced by P K Abdur Rabb, the Minister for Education in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday. Securing 954.7826 marks, P Hiba, a resident of Manchery in Malappuram district, bagged the first rank in the examination while the second rank went to Mariam Rafi of Aluva in Ernakulum district. Mariam Rafi is daughter of Abdul Rafi and Ancy Rafi. Mariam got 944.3478 marks. Securing the two first ranks, the duo also broke into the male bastion, which has been continuing for last few years in the entrance examinations in the state. Hiba, a daughter of late Abdulrahman Kutty and Sainaba completed her plus two education in Manjeri Government Boys Higher Secondary School. She told reporters here that she wanted to be a good doctor with social commitment and will use the opportunity to serve the society. She dedicated her victory to her late father, who dreamt about making her daughter to be a doctor. Her father Abdulrahman Kutty succumbed to cancer in 2012. “If you are driven by stern decision towards anything, you will get for sure,” she said. Hiba is now looking to appear for the All India Entrance Examination and will decide the future plans after the result of All India Entrance Examination is out. Hiba’s sister Adila is pursuing her studies in BBA while brother is eighth class student of Manjeri Government Boys Higher Secondary School. Mariam termed her victory as grace of Allah and help and support extended by the parents and sister. She told a local news website that she never expected such an achievement. Mariam is also preparing for the All India Medical Entrance Examination and will join All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) if she is blessed with the chance.   Source: TCN