“Believe you can and you are halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt
When Akshat Chandra first walked into Bharat Law Institute for his CLAT preparation, he quietly slipped into a corner of the classroom. He was observant, thoughtful, but hesitant to speak. For months, his mentors fondly remembered him as “the student who gives a disclaimer before saying anything.”
A gentle soul who carried his ideas but rarely voiced them aloud.
But change doesn’t always come with fanfare. Sometimes, it begins in quiet, steady waves – and that is exactly how Akshat’s transformation unfolded.
Finding His Voice
Gradually, something shifted.
He started answering in class.
He began sharing his thoughts.
The boy who once hesitated learned to trust his own voice.
And from that point on, there was no looking back.
A Battle with Numbers
Coming from a humanities background, quantitative aptitude felt like an impossible mountain to climb. Mathematics wasn’t just difficult for Akshat – it was scary.
But under the patient guidance of his mentors, he went back to the basics. Slowly, one sheet at a time, he rebuilt his confidence.
His quiet secret? Consistency.
No matter how tough the day, he made sure to solve at least one maths sheet daily. That one habit changed everything – improving not just his accuracy, but his belief in himself.
This discipline became one of the strongest pillars of his CLAT success. It ultimately earned him a place in one of India’s Top 10 National Law Universities.
Calligraphy: Calm in Chaos
Beyond academics, Akshat is also a passionate calligrapher.
What began as a simple hobby soon became a form of grounding. The flow of ink, the patience required to form each stroke – all of it spilled into his exam preparation.
Calligraphy taught him to slow down. To focus. To find calm amidst the chaos of competitive exams.
From “I Can’t Meditate” to Inner Stillness
When his mentors at Bharat Law Institute first suggested meditation, his immediate reaction was, “I can’t even close my eyes for a second!”
But one guided meditation session changed his perspective entirely.
For the first time, he experienced the strength that comes from stillness.
That small step gave him clarity, focus, and the emotional balance needed to navigate the high-pressure journey of CLAT preparation.
Mentorship That Made a Difference
Akshat’s story also highlights something fundamental: he was never too proud to ask for help.
Whether it was clearing doubts, accepting feedback, or working on his weaknesses, he stayed open. This humility, combined with his perseverance, became his greatest strength.
Quiet Confidence, Loud Results
Today, Akshat Chandra stands as a shining example of what an introvert can achieve when belief replaces hesitation.
That you don’t need to be the loudest in the room to make an impact.
That fear can be turned into fuel.
That even someone who “couldn’t close his eyes for a second” can learn to be still – and find power in that stillness.
A Note to Every Aspirant
Akshat’s journey leaves behind a simple, powerful reminder:
“You don’t need to begin loud.
You just need to begin.”
