77-year-old to attempt 10th class exam for 47th time

Rajasthan: A 77-year-old Shiva Charan Yadav in Rajasthan is as tensed as a 10th class student attempting his board exam for the first time. Shiva Charan will be appearing for class 10 exams for the 47th time. The old man’s fervent efforts are indeed commendable.

Hailing from Khohari village in Rajasthan, this old man is still a bachelor, as he aims to come out with flying colours in the board exams. He has vowed to himself that he will get married the day he clears his Class 10 exams. His first attempt at the exam was in the year 1965.
77-year-old is attempting 10th class exam for 47th time
According to media reports, the old man said, “Each time it so happens that I pass in some subjects, but fail in others. For example, if I get enough marks in mathematics and science, I fail in Hindi and English. This time, I hope to pass all.”

Though some of his neighbours mock him, there are people at his village who applaud his perseverance. The 77-year-old is confident that this he will clear the exam and finally get married.