She Could Barely See the Speed Breakers, Yet She Chose to Show Others the Right Direction
Imagine struggling to see a speed breaker while riding a scooty. Now imagine spending hours every day looking at a screen to teach students, even when it causes pain. Sounds impossible, doesn’t it? That is exactly what makes Kajal Chauhan’s journey so inspiring.
A true Student Mentor is not defined by perfect circumstances but by the willingness to help others despite personal challenges. Kajal Chauhan proves this through her remarkable dedication to education, mentorship, and social service. While many people focused on their own goals, she chose to become a guiding light for hundreds of students searching for direction.
Living With Weak Eyesight
Kajal Chauhan began wearing spectacles at the age of six with a power of 2.5D. Today, her eyesight has deteriorated to 8.25D. Without her glasses, everyday life becomes difficult. A speed breaker may appear only when she is almost upon it. Distant objects often remain blurry, and city lights, pollution, and prolonged exposure to screens leave her eyes aching and watery. She also relies on eye drops three times a day.
When online learning became the norm, many students considered it inconvenient. For Kajal, it was physically painful. Even so, she refused to stop learning or teaching. She transformed the same screen that strained her eyes into a classroom, a library, and a bridge connecting her with students who needed guidance.
From Student to Student Mentor
Kajal did not limit herself to preparing for her own examinations. She also spent countless hours helping PCMB students, law aspirants, commerce students, and many others understand difficult concepts, choose career paths, and prepare for competitive examinations.
She never charged a fee for her guidance. Instead, she became a trusted Student Mentor who answered questions, solved doubts, and encouraged students to believe in themselves. Over the years, hundreds of students have benefited from her mentorship, proving that genuine guidance can change lives.
Ironically, the young woman who struggled with prolonged screen time spent countless hours online simply because someone on the other side needed help.
Academic Excellence
Kajal’s academic journey is nothing short of extraordinary. She grew up in a middle-class family in Haryana and consistently ranked among the best students throughout her school years. She became the first and only student to remain first in her class for all twelve consecutive years of schooling.
Her achievements include All India Rank 3 in the Rashtriya Hindi Olympiad 2019, International Rank 53 in the ISTSE Summer 2022 Olympiad among nearly 250,000 participants, AIR 1 in ESAT, AIR 1 in the Srimad Bhagavad Gita Contest conducted by ISKCON, AIR 1 in the BACE Contest, and International Rank 1 in the MGJ 2025 Quiz.
She also prepared for challenging examinations such as JEE Advanced, NEET, and NDA while studying across Medical, Non-Medical, Commerce, and Arts. Her accomplishments include 14 trophies, more than 30 medals, and over 50 certificates.
Instead of using these achievements only to build her own career, she decided to use them to guide others.
Bridging the Information Gap
A turning point came when Kajal visited First Lady Teacher Mata Savitri Bai Phule Government Girls College in her hometown. She noticed that thousands of talented girls lacked access to career guidance and information about competitive examinations.
The issue was not a lack of talent. It was a lack of awareness.
Determined to make a difference, she enrolled in the same government college despite receiving opportunities elsewhere. She began teaching students in the college library before starting free coaching classes from home. She prepared students for SSC, banking examinations, Agniveer recruitment, and several other career opportunities.
Her initiative eventually reached 153 students, many of whom moved closer to employment and made informed career decisions. Through her consistent efforts, Kajal established herself as a respected Student Mentor who believed that knowledge becomes meaningful only when it is shared.
Beyond Academics
Kajal’s mentorship extended far beyond textbooks. She encouraged girls to participate in youth festivals, youth parliaments, leadership programmes, and national competitions. She organized a seven-day workshop, introduced Sanskrit learning on campus, and helped her college secure four Youth Festival awards in a single day.
She also motivated students to participate in initiatives such as the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue, Budget Quest 2026 Youth Dialogue, and Sundays on Cycle. If an event ended late in the evening, she even ensured that participants reached home safely, often dropping them home on her electric scooty.
For Kajal, mentorship was never about giving instructions. It was about walking beside someone until they gained the confidence to walk independently.
Recognition and Continued Impact
Kajal’s dedication soon earned national and international recognition. She was selected for the Harvard Aspire Leaders Program 2026. The Genius Foundation also selected her for the Genius Indian Achievers Award 2026.
However, attending the award ceremony meant staying away from her students for nearly three days. She chose her students first. The award could wait, but their learning could not.
Her contributions were later recognized by MyBharat during the Budget Quest 2026 Youth Summit.
Today, Kajal serves as a campus or brand ambassador for several organizations, including Wiitzend, Saran, Sankalp – The Civil Services Society of India, PW, 4XIOM, and Naukri.com. Through these associations, she continues connecting students with educational, career, and leadership opportunities.
She has also created social media platforms that provide valuable guidance to students and job seekers, allowing her mentorship to reach far beyond the classroom.
Exploring Artificial Intelligence
Alongside her mentoring work, Kajal has continued expanding her own knowledge. She completed an Artificial Intelligence internship at Baremetal Machines LLP, co-authored an AI book nominated for a Guinness World Record, and collaborated on an Agentic AI initiative focused on systematic automation.
In another remarkable milestone, her name was included on an SD card sent into space as part of NASA’s Artemis II mission, reflecting her commitment to learning without limits.
Conclusion
Kajal Chauhan’s story reminds us that true vision is not measured by perfect eyesight. It is measured by the ability to recognize opportunities where others see obstacles. Despite severe eye strain, long hours of screen exposure, and countless personal challenges, she chose to become a Student Mentor who transformed uncertainty into confidence for hundreds of young people.
Her journey teaches an important lesson: success becomes far more meaningful when it creates opportunities for others. Whether she is guiding students toward competitive examinations, encouraging leadership, or helping someone choose a career path, Kajal continues to prove that the greatest achievement is not collecting awards but changing lives. That is why her story is not simply about academic excellence—it is the story of a Student Mentor who helped hundreds of students see a brighter future, even when her own vision was blurred.
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