Two Haliya Youths Crack UP TGT Exam 2026 With Top Scores
Two young men from Haliya, Mirzapur, pass the UP TGT 2026 exam with top scores in Hindi and Sanskrit, inspiring their community.
AC Team
Good news travels fast, especially in small towns where everyone knows everyone. This time, the good news comes from Haliya block in Mirzapur, and it has given the whole area a reason to smile.
On Tuesday, July 28, the Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Services Selection Commission announced the results for the TGT 2026 exam. Among the successful candidates are two young men from Haliya who have made their families and their villages proud.
Meet Rakesh Kumar Pandey
Rakesh Kumar Pandey hails from Devghata Pandey village. He is the son of Manish Pandey, a former village head. Rakesh appeared for the TGT exam in the Hindi subject and passed with flying colours. He scored 488 out of 500 marks. That is a score most students only dream about while staring at their textbooks at 2 AM.
Scoring 488 out of 500 in a competitive government exam is not luck. It takes hours of reading, rereading, and probably a fair amount of tea to stay awake during late night study sessions. Rakesh clearly put in the work, and the result speaks for itself.
Meet Vishnu Prasad Dwivedi
The second success story belongs to Vishnu Prasad Dwivedi. He lives in Advan Colony, located in Ahugi Kala village in Haliya. Vishnu is the son of Shiv Prasad Dwivedi. He chose Sanskrit as his subject for the TGT exam and passed with an impressive score of 491 out of 500.
Sanskrit is not an easy subject. It demands patience, strong grammar skills, and a genuine interest in the language. Vishnu's score shows that he has all three in good measure. Scoring 491 marks means he answered almost everything correctly, leaving very little room for error.
What Is the TGT Exam, Anyway?
For readers who are not familiar with it, TGT stands for Trained Graduate Teacher. It is one of the most sought after teaching exams in Uttar Pradesh. Thousands of candidates across the state prepare for months, sometimes years, hoping to clear this exam and secure a stable teaching job in government schools.
The competition is tough. Only a small percentage of candidates manage to clear the cutoff each year. So when someone from a small village scores above 480 out of 500, it is worth talking about at the local tea stall for weeks.
A Moment of Pride for Haliya
News of their success spread quickly through the villages. Families, neighbours, and well-wishers have been visiting both households to offer congratulations. There is a general sense of happiness in the air, the kind you feel when someone from your own neighbourhood achieves something big.
Both Rakesh and Vishnu now stand as examples for other young people in the region. Many students in rural areas often feel that big exams and government jobs are out of reach. Stories like these prove otherwise. With the right effort and focus, students from small villages can compete with the best and come out on top.
Why This Story Matters
It is easy to scroll past small town success stories in a world full of big headlines. But these stories matter. They show that hard work still pays off, no matter where you come from. A village boy studying under a dim light bulb can score higher than students with access to expensive coaching centres in big cities.
Rakesh and Vishnu did not just pass an exam. They gave hope to every student in Haliya who is currently preparing for a competitive exam and wondering if it is all worth it. Based on these results, the answer seems pretty clear.
Their families are proud, their villages are celebrating, and somewhere in Haliya, a younger sibling or neighbour is probably picking up a Hindi or Sanskrit textbook with a bit more determination today.
