In a remarkable achievement that has brought pride to Assam and the Dangari region of Tinsukia district, Shivangi Sonowal has become the first Assamese woman to qualify as a Fire Engineer from the prestigious National Fire Service College (NFSC), Nagpur.
The daughter of Jitul Sonowal and Banti Handique Sonowal of Dangari village, Shivangi recently completed her B.Tech in Fire Engineering from the premier institution under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Her accomplishment is particularly significant given the highly competitive and demanding nature of the course, where only a limited number of women gain admission each year.
Admission to the undergraduate programme requires candidates to clear JEE Main with high percentile scores and meet strict physical fitness standards. Every year, only around 60 students are selected from across the country, and typically only three to four of them are women.
According to sources, Shivangi secured admission in 2022 after successfully clearing JEE Main and earning a place among nearly 800 aspirants competing for entry into the coveted programme.
After four years of rigorous academic training, technical learning, and physical endurance, she was formally recognised as a Fire Engineer during the convocation ceremony held on May 29. Sources at the institution stated that she is the first Assamese woman student to achieve this distinction.
Her success has also translated into an early professional breakthrough. During the final-semester campus recruitment process, Shivangi reportedly secured placement with a gas-based company.
Her achievement has sparked celebrations across Dangari and nearby areas, with organisations and well-wishers congratulating her and describing her success as an inspiration for aspiring students, especially young women seeking careers in unconventional fields.
