FIITJEE Chennai Centre felicitated students who had scored top ranks in the Joint Entrance Exam (Advanced) and other competitive exams at “UTKARSH 2018”. Students who studied at several FIITJEE centers across the state as well as parents and faculty members came together at the centenary Auditorium in the University of Madras.
Nawabzada Mohammed Asif Ali, Dewan to the Prince of Arcot, who was the chief guest , gave away the awards to the students. Mr.Ankur Jain, Director, FIITJEE was also present.

Speaking on the occasion Mr.Nawabzada Mohammed Asif Ali, Dewan to the prince of Arcot stated that “No religion will teach you to hate another religion. If any religion teaches you to hate another religion, you have to leave that religion and choose another religion”. Children should understand we are living as one and will always be one. We are being divided in the name of religion . There is no Hindu, Muslim or christian.Whatever are you, it is a personal choice. If you come out on road, first you are an Indian, a good human being ,” he added.

Awards for Five Schools:
Recognizing five schools for each zone which recorded the best overall performances
Maharishi Vidya Mandir , Chennai
Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan, K.K.Nagar
Chettinad Vidyasharam
Maharishi International Residential School
Jawahar Higher Secondary School, Neyveli were also awarded as part of the event.