City’s Vijay Kumar Ratti has achieved an academic milestone in the United States at the age of 50. Working as a Quality Engineer in an aerospace company, he successfully completed his graduation degree with top honours.Ratti earned a perfect 4.0 GPA, a distinction that granted him the status of an “Honour Student.” In the American education system, where students often achieve closely matched grades, securing a perfect GPA is considered a remarkable accomplishment. During the graduation ceremony, he was recognised with special purple honour cords attached to his graduation cap.Speaking about his achievement, Ratti said he always wanted to do something meaningful abroad that would bring recognition to both his city and his country. His dedication and hard work helped him fulfill that dream. This is not the first time Ratti has made headlines. In 2018, he won a marathon race, once again bringing recognition to Hoshiarpur on an international platform. His family members expressed pride in his achievement, calling it an inspiration for people of all ages.He is the younger brother of National Awardee Suraj Prakash Ratti and Naib Tehsidar Varinder Kumar Ratti, both residents of Hoshiarpur. The family is celebrating his remarkable achievement with great joy. Suraj Prakash Ratti and Varinder Ratti said they were proud that even at this age, their brother was setting new benchmarks and bringing honor to the family. They added that the entire family, along with relatives and well-wishers, were delighted by his success and had congratulated them on the achievement.