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  • Nivedita Shankar

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    Nivedita Shankar is a dedicated student-athlete with a strong academic and athletic background. She attended Toc-H Public School in Vyttila, Kochi, India, where she pursued courses in Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Mathematics, and English, securing the 4th rank in the Commerce Department. She graduated high school in May 2021 and went on to enroll at Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi in December 2021.She earned a B.A. in Economics Honours with a minor in Commerce in June 2024. During her undergraduate studies, Nivedita was recognized for her exceptional academic performance, receiving the 'College Excellence Award' and the 'Best All-Round Student of the Department' award.

    Nivedita achieved a score of 303 on her GRE and IELTS band 8.

    Coming from a family passionate about tennis, Nivedita's sister, Gaayatri, played college tennis for Tarleton State University and later graduated from the University of New Haven. Inspired by her sister's journey, Nivedita has combined her academic pursuits with an outstanding tennis career, showcasing her leadership, discipline, and competitive spirit both on and off the court.

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    Athletic Information

    Nivedita is a highly accomplished tennis player with a track record of success at the state, national, and international levels. She has been a multiple-time State Champion across age categories, from Under 12 to Women's Singles and Doubles. As the captain of the Ernakulam District tennis team, she led her team to 1st place finishes in the All-Kerala Inter-District Tennis Tournaments across multiple categories, demonstrating her leadership and ability to perform under pressure.

    At the national level, Nivedita has secured multiple titles in the Junior categories (Under 16 and Under 18) and Women's Doubles events in the All-India tennis ranking tournaments. Her competitive excellence earned her a career-high ranking of No. 38 in India in the Women's Doubles category. She also represented Kerala in the prestigious All-India Ranking Inter-State Tennis National Championship, further solidifying her position as one of the top players from her state.

    Nivedita's success extends to the international stage, where she achieved a 6th-place finish in the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) Under 14 tournament held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. She has also competed in International Tennis Federation (ITF) Under 18 tournaments held across India, gaining valuable experience and exposure against top-level competition.

    Known for her resilience, tactical intelligence, and all-court versatility, Nivedita continues to pursue her tennis aspirations with the same dedication and determination that have defined her career thus far. She is an all-court player who loves to play aggressively from the baseline, while also capitalizing on mid-court opportunities to take charge at the net. She is eager to bring her academic and athletic excellence to the collegiate level, where she aims to make a meaningful impact both on and off the court.

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    Nivedita's details

    Sport: Tennis
    Available: Fall 2025
    GPA: High School - GPA 3.89/4 ; Undergraduate - GPA 3.27/4
    SAT/ACT score: GRE 303
    TOEFL: IELTS band 8 overall
    Country: India

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