Bhubaneswar, June 11 -- Swagat Kumar Beura from Ranpur in Odisha's Nayagarh district emerged as the state topper in the M.Tech category of the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE), securing the first rank in the state.

He expressed happiness over his achievement and credited his success to his parents, mentors and well-wishers. He further stated that years of dedicated preparation and unwavering family support played a crucial role in helping him secure the top position.

Swagat said he remained focused on his goal and prepared for nearly four years. He completed his B.Tech from Parala Maharaja Engineering College, Berhampur before beginning preparations for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) and the Engineering Service...