First rank in BA and MA; Vijayalakshmi who studied in lantern light continuing her love for ranks in PSC exams as well

CHOTTANIKKARA (ERNAKULAM): Whether in studies or work, Vijayalakshmi will be on the top ranks, and even at the age of 37, there is no change in that. Vijayalakshmi stood fourth when the PSC rank list for the post of Assistant Professor was published recently.

Vijayalakshmi's triumphant journey started from the time she studied under a lantern lamp and scored 518 marks in the SSLC examination in 2001. Vijayalakshmi, daughter of the late Gopalan who earned a living by rearing cows and Radha of Thrissur Chulliparambil, overcame her limitations with determination and hard work.

Although she took the science group for Plus Two, she chose Sanskrit for her higher studies. 1st rank for BA and MA. After B.Ed, she also obtained M.Phil. She also tops competitive exams for jobs.

She got first rank in the UP school teacher exam in 2011. She got married by that time. After the birth of her first child, she was appointed as a full-time UP school teacher in Pattanakkad Govt school. In between, she also qualified for SET and NET. 1st rank in high school teacher exam in 2015. Appointment at Cheruthuruthi School. She did not stop studying even after the birth of her second child. Vijayalakshmi joined Sree Shankaracharya University to do a part-time Ph.D. Meanwhile, she became a higher secondary teacher at Higher Govt Secondary School Mullassery. Vijayalakshmi is married to PB Saneesh, a native of Chottanikkara, a lyricist and an employee of a private firm.

Vijayalakshmi's children are Gaurinandana and Vedashree. She is waiting for the advice memo for the post of Assistant Professor.

Academic excellence

BA First Rank (2006).

MA First Rank (2008).

B.Ed, SET, NET, M.Phil.

PhD in progress

PSC Ranks

Part-Time UP School Teacher: 5th Rank (2009)

UP School Teacher: 1st Rank (2011)

High School Teacher: 1st Rank (2015)

Higher Secondary Teacher: 19th Rank (2019)

Assistant Professor, College: 4th Rank (2024)