Hyderabad, June 5 -- Former Maoist leader Tippiri Tirupati, widely known as Devji, has secured State Rank 349 in the Telangana Law Common Entrance Test (LAWCET), marking a significant step in his transition from insurgency to public life.

The results, announced on Friday, June 5, showed that Devji scored 57 marks, making him eligible for admission into a five-year law degree programme.

Devji, who spent nearly four decades in the Maoist movement, had surrendered earlier this year and re-entered mainstream society. His decision to pursue legal education reflects a dramatic shift from armed struggle to working within the constitutional framework.

Speaking after his surrender in February, Devji expressed a desire to study law and use his l...