Report:Syed Rizwan Mustafa
Nagram, Lucknow.
Some success stories begin in big cities, prestigious institutions and privileged surroundings. Others begin quietly—in the soil of a village, among ordinary surroundings, with extraordinary dreams. The story of Arshad Ali Siddiqui, son of Advocate Ishrat Ali Siddiqui, is one such inspiring journey.
Born in Hardoiya , Nagram, Arshad has now achieved a significant academic milestone by securing an impressive 99.1782273 percentile in UGC-NET June 2026 in Commerce.
According to his UGC-NET scorecard, Arshad scored 198 marks out of 300 and qualified for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor.
The achievement assumes greater significance considering the scale of competition. In the Commerce subject, 73,899 candidates registered, while 47,215 candidates appeared for the examination.
From Nagram’s Soil to Chandigarh University
Arshad is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab. Alongside teaching, he has developed a keen academic interest in Entrepreneurship, which is also his stated research area.
For Arshad, the latest achievement is not the end of the journey but another step toward a larger academic goal. He is planning to pursue a PhD in Management from an IIT or IIM, with a focus on entrepreneurship and research.
A Journey Built on Dreams and Determination
Behind every academic achievement lies a long journey of preparation, discipline and persistence. Arshad’s success carries a special meaning for the young generation of Nagram and surrounding rural areas.
His journey—from being born in the soil of Hardoiya village to teaching at a university in Punjab and qualifying UGC-NET with a 99.178 percentile—shows how academic ambitions can travel far beyond geographical boundaries.
For the people of Nagram, Arshad’s achievement is a moment of pride. For students watching his journey, it is a reminder that big dreams can emerge from small places when supported by sustained effort and determination.
His next destination is yet to be written. But one thing is clear: the young academic from Nagram is continuing to move forward—with teaching today, research tomorrow and a PhD from an IIT or IIM as his next academic goal.
