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Education
Meghalaya Man, 59, Enters Class 10 After 37 Years of School Dropout
✍️ India Today
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 04:17 PM
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In a heartening turn of events, a 59‑year‑old man from Meghalaya has enrolled in the 10th grade, 37 years after leaving school. The move underscores the importance of lifelong learning in India.
A 59‑year‑old man from Meghalaya has officially enrolled in the 10th grade, 37 years after he left school at the age of 22. The decision was announced by the local education office, which highlighted the student’s determination and the support of his family.
The enrolment took place at a government school in the state, where the boy will now sit alongside younger classmates and prepare for the All‑India Secondary School Certificate examination. He has expressed a desire to complete his education and pursue further studies.
The incident has drawn attention to the challenges faced by many adults in India who drop out of school and later seek to resume their education. It also showcases the flexibility of the Indian education system in allowing late entrants to join mainstream classes.
Local officials said the school will provide additional support to help him adapt to the curriculum and manage the transition from adult learning to a typical classroom environment.
The enrolment took place at a government school in the state, where the boy will now sit alongside younger classmates and prepare for the All‑India Secondary School Certificate examination. He has expressed a desire to complete his education and pursue further studies.
The incident has drawn attention to the challenges faced by many adults in India who drop out of school and later seek to resume their education. It also showcases the flexibility of the Indian education system in allowing late entrants to join mainstream classes.
Local officials said the school will provide additional support to help him adapt to the curriculum and manage the transition from adult learning to a typical classroom environment.