Alona Rose Joseph (18), Karukachal, Kottayam, has joined the 2026 B.Sc. Nursing batch at Pushpagiri College of Nursing, Tiruvalla. She scored 97.25% (1167/1200, all A+) in Plus Two Science. Her father, the family's only earner, died in December 2024 after costly treatment for liver disease. Her mother is unemployed, the household income is Rs. 3,000/month, and two siblings are also studying. The first-year fee is Rs. 1,98,953, and the 4-year course costs Rs. 7,44,827. Her school principal recommends her, and the college has certified that the family is financially backward.