Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Manipur Student Overcomes Adversity to Enter Medical College
Shitaljit, a student from Manipur, was affected by ethnic clashes.
He missed his NEET exam, necessary for medical school.
Forced to leave his home, he faced significant challenges.
Despite these difficulties, he persisted, studying at a library.
He ultimately secured admission to medical college.
He is now beginning his medical studies in Guwahati.
Shitaljit Tongbram was displaced by the Meitei-Kuki clashes.
He missed his NEET exam due to the clashes.
He studied at a library to prepare for the NEET exam.
He received free NEET coaching.
He will begin medical school on October 7.
- Who
- Shitaljit Tongbram
- What
- Gained admission to medical college after displacement and disruption from ethnic clashes
- When
- Clashes began May 2023; admission in 2025
- Where
- From Manipur, attending college in Guwahati
- Why
- To pursue medical education despite hardship from ethnic violence
Meitei Community
Kuki Community
Land Rights
Meitei Community
The valley-dominant Meitei community views land rights differently than the Kuki tribes.
Kuki Community
The Kuki tribes view land rights differently than the Meitei community.
Political Representation
Meitei Community
The valley-dominant Meitei community has differing views on political representation than the Kuki tribes.
Kuki Community
The Kuki tribes have differing views on political representation than the Meitei community.
- Student's Name
- Shitaljit Tongbram
- Age
- 21
- NEET Rank
- 139 (state level)
- Medical College
- Pragjyotishpur Medical College, Guwahati
- Start Date
- October 7
- Event
- Meitei-Kuki ethnic clashes
- Displaced People
- Nearly 50,000
- Deaths
- Over 260