#20250601 - BPharm 2nd year student studying in Chennai

Family Background:

The student's father works as an Office Assistant with a monthly income of ₹25,000. The mother supports the family by preparing dinner for others on request and selling idli batter, earning approximately ₹10,000 per month. The student’s elder brother recently completed his B.Com. and is planning to pursue his M.Sc.

Educational Background:

The student is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) in Chennai, with a strong focus on building a career in the pharmaceutical field due to its promising job opportunities. The annual tuition fee for the course is approximately ₹2,00,000.

Financial Need:

To pay the first-year fee, the family sold some jewelry and borrowed money from individuals. However, they are unable to manage the second-year fee due to ongoing financial constraints and have approached Aalayam for support.

Academic Performance:

Feedback from the college indicates that the student has successfully completed the 1st and 2nd semesters without any arrears. He maintains an attendance record of 85% and is described as good in both academics and extracurricular activities.

Decision:

After reviewing the case and verifying the details, Aalayam has approved a support amount of ₹40,000 towards the student's 2nd-year tuition fee.