India, Feb. 23 -- In a remarkable academic achievement, 11 students from Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), Odisha have successfully qualified in Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE) Mains Phase-I, 2026, underscoring the rising academic standards of the state's tribal residential institutions. Avish Alam, a day scholar of EMRS Karanjia, emerged as the top performer by securing an impressive 97.5 NTA percentile.Odisha History Book

Among other successful candidates, Rinkirani Naik, Sunil Kumar Naik and Sunia Hembram cleared the examination from EMRS Ranki, while Samu Paleya also brought laurels to EMRS Karanjia. From EMRS Lahunipara, Estiphan Hembram, Pujarani Kisan, Deepa Kisan, Rabin Oram and Salkhu Hembram secured qualification....