Nilufa Yasmin, a resident of Palita Road area in Katwa, Purba Burdwan, West Bengal, has proven that her success is not just about the exam, but the result of struggle, perseverance, and an indomitable spirit. Yasmin has secured rank 1 in the UGC NET JRF 2025. She achieved a perfect 100th percentile score in the exam.

Having appeared for this exam twice before without the desired outcomes, she remained undeterred. Each time, she prepared herself afresh and took on the challenge again. After not achieving the expected results in her previous attempts, she secured first place this year through sheer hard work.

“Even after failing twice, I knew I could do it. This time, the goal was not just to pass but to be the best," Yasmin told News18 Bengali. The day the results were announced, her family was in a festive mood. Initially, Yasmin could not believe her rank. Upon confirmation, her family members cried with joy. Becoming the best student in the entire country from a small town is indeed a moment of pride.

CM Mamata Banerjee congratulated the topper. The minister also congratulated Rikta Chakraborty, who secured rank 2 in UGC NET 2025 Mass Communication and Journalism. “Congratulations to Nilufa Yasmin of Katwa in Purba Bardhaman for scoring 100 percentile and securing first position in India in UGC –NET June, 2025 in Bengali and to Rikta Chakraborty of Kolkata for securing second position in India in UGC-NET June, 2025 in Mass Communication and Journalism," the CM posted on X.