Kolkata girl gets Microsoft’s advanced applause at the age of 12 Kolkata News – Times of India

Kolkata: 12 o’clock, Asavari Sahai Has achieved the distinction of clearing in three Microsoft Technology Associate Certification,
seventh grade student modern high school For Girls has passed its MTA certification exam for Introduction to Programming using HTML and CSS with 85% marks. The cut off grade is 70%. Her previous MTA certifications were in Python and JavaScript. MTA is a certification for young professionals aspiring to make a career in IT and Technology.
“I believed I could clear it. But 85% definitely excites me,” Asavari said. He said that the experience of the first and second MTA exams prepared him for the third. Asavari was introduced to the world of coding and technology when her parents signed a contract with a leading coding teacher for children three years ago. “I was hooked to it when I learned basic coding. As I progressed from basic to advanced to a professional level, I found that there was much more that could be done. It helped me think in a more structured way and indirectly gave me a better understanding of other academic subjects”, she says.
Microsoft Technology Associate is an entry-level certification that validates fundamental technology skills and knowledge Microsoft the product. The MTA exams are designed to assess core technical concepts in Database, Development and IT Infrastructure. MTA certification is especially worthwhile for college students and young professionals looking to pursue a career in IT.
The introduction of coding and various other technology subjects for young students has become a rage over the years and is now a mandate in the new education policy of the government. “She has received several in-house certifications from leading coding ‘Edutech’ firm where she learns her coding. She is now working on her first app based around two themes – Environment and Quiz,” informs Asavari’s mother Sushma Sahay, the head of the department. Geography, Loreto CollegeKolkata.
“I have completed the app but am doing some work on the backend technology so that other kids can use the quizzing app seamlessly across multiple devices. I am looking forward to do something in cyber security as I grow up because it is challenging”, quipped the 12-year-old.
She is an avid pianist and also trains in badminton. Father Amit, who is an international business consultant, says with a smile, “We have always encouraged her to like her and have been really impressed with how she manages time between studies, coding, friends and other activities ”