SRINAGAR, MAY 03: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, today deliberated on addressing key challenges and strategize effective solutions to enhance the functioning of Cluster Universities of Jammu and Srinagar transforming them into beacons of educational innovation and excellence.
The Chief Secretary, while chairing a meeting held here at Civil Secretariat to assess the issues concerning both the Cluster Universities, emphasized that the goal for these institutions is to emerge as paragons of excellence, not only within the region but also as models to be replicated across the country.
Principal Secretary, Higher Education Department, Alok Kumar, Vice Chancellors of Cluster University Jammu, Professor Bechan Lal and Cluster University Srinagar, Professor Qayyum Hussain, Director General Budget, Director Colleges and other concerned attended the meeting.
Addressing the meeting, the Chief Secretary reiterated government’s unwavering commitment towards extending comprehensive support to the cluster universities.
Atal Dulloo had detailed review of several issues concerning working of the Universities which inter alia included creation of posts, formulation of rules for the deputation of staff from Higher Education Department, and other administrative concerns.
Both Vice Chancellors elaborated on the challenges they face, encompassing the creation of teaching and non-teaching positions, resource allocation, and introduction of new academic programs.
During the deliberations, VC CUS emphasized the imperative need for the universities to adhere to the guidelines set forth by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and elevate the higher education landscape in Jammu and Kashmir.
SRINAGAR, JANUARY 31: Government College of Education (GCoE), M. A. Road Srinagar today gave a warm send-off to two officials of the college Khalida Akhter and Bilquees Akhter who attained their superannuation.
Principal GCoE Prof. Professor (Dr) Seema Naaz and other faculty members as well as the non-teaching staff of the college attended a farewell meeting held at College Auditorium.
GCoE M A Road Sgr warmly farewells Khalida, Bilquees
On this occasion, Principal, Professor (Dr) Seema Naaz congratulated them on the successful completion of their active services. She also highlighted their zeal and dedication towards their work.
Dr. Seema added that their punctuality and commitment towards the institution will continue to inspire them and wished retirees a very happy and fulfilling post-retirement life.
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 18: The initiative of Higher Education council Jammu and Kashmir Gyanodaya Express or College on Wheels launched from Jammu University is a historic step towards transfmative and project based learning.
In this connection a contingent of 140 students and 19 Faculty Mentors was flagged off from Amar Singh College by Director Colleges Prof. Yasmeen Ashai in presence of Prof. Sheikh Ajaz Bashir Principal Amar Singh College and Nodal Principal Kashmir Division Colleges and Principals from Colleges where from students are participating.
The students will board the special train from Katra on 19th November and this special journey of more than 700 students and 100 teachers will be given a flag off by Honorable LG in presence of Prof. Dinesh Singh Vice Chairman State Higher Education council, Honorable Vice chancellors and senior officers of Higher Education Department.
The special journey will be for fourteen days and students will visit institutions of National and Historical Importance.
The student contingent of 140 has been selected through a transparent process from affiliating Colleges of Kashmir University. They are from all 10 districts and from majority of Colleges. The projects that they will work on during the train journey are of multi / trans-discplinary nature.
This educational journey is inspired by the concept and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi who believed that Education is as much outside the classrooms as much as it is inside classrooms.
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has extended the tenure of Dr Yasmeen Ashai’s as Director Colleges in the Higher Education Department J&K for a period of one year.
The extension vide Government Order No. 310-JK(HE) of 2023, dated 03/11/2023, was issued by Alok Kumar, the Principal Secretary of the Higher Education Department, J&K.
“Sanction is hereby accorded to the extension of tenure of Dr Yasmeen Ashai as Director Colleges, HED, J&K for a period of one year from the date her last tenure as Director Colleges has expired or till further orders, whichever is earlier, on the same terms and conditions laid down in Government Order No. 248-JK(HE) of 2021, dated 04-08-2021”, the government order reads.
SRINAGAR: While rolling a small pointed brush with his long fingers on a vase, a middle-aged father was astonished as soon as his daughter broke the news. His 15-year-old daughter topped the Board examinations.
Fida Hussain, a papier-mâché artisan from Khankhai Sokhta neighborhood in Srinagar’s downtown area, was unable to believe that his daughter was among the toppers in the list of successful candidates having cleared Class 10th JKBOSE examination Session-2023. Ishba Zehra, a student of CASET School, had secured 98 percent marks.
For a girl with a humble background, the feat speaks for itself. “It is like touching the sky with bare hands. It seems as if she has brought down a handful of stars onto the earth for the family and especially me. I am not able to express the immense joy her success has given to us,” said the visibly jubilant father Fida. It has emboldened our chests, he added.
The teenage girl has never availed any private tuitions or coaching. Apart from her school, the daughter of an artisan says that she used to learn from online tutorials and educational YouTube channels.
“Sometimes, it is difficult to understand a topic or find a solution to a mathematical problem from one teacher, but the internet provides multiple options to understand the same from a number of teachers online,” Ishba said. However, it is better to choose one teacher for a subject to maintain the consistency of thought and instincts, she opined.
Having registered a grand success in recent Board examinations, Ishba now aims to qualify for the NEET examination to become a good doctor.
“I want to serve mankind. Though there are many options to serve humanity, my aim is to serve people through my medical knowledge and skills. Doctors are saviors of life, and I want to become one of them,” said an optimistic Ishba.
While talking about her studies, Ishba emphasizes the importance of a proper strategy in preparing for examinations. Time management, hard work, and concentration are the key factors that play a pivotal role in the performance of the student. Students should distribute their time among the subjects as per their requirements and develop patience to study at a stretch. I used to study for 10 to 12 hours a day. But that was in the 10th class. In order to clear higher classes and qualify for the competitive NEET examination, I need to study for about 14 hours a day, she added.
With the success of his daughter, Fida feels boosted for his efforts. “Finally, it seems that our hard work and continuous care of our only child did bear fruit. Our daughter has reflected our intent and efforts in her Board results. Thanks to Almighty Allah for such bliss,” he said. Parents should take good care of their wards, provide genuine upbringing to the children, and support them in every fair cause, he opined.
“To study on your own without any tuition and come out with flying colors is a rare scenario nowadays. But this young girl is a striking example of steadfastness and hard work. With her sheer passion for studies, she has shown us that underprivileged students can also excel in every field of life, provided they have resolve and a strategy,” said Ali Mohammad Rather, a leading academician from Srinagar.
The neighbors as well as the relatives and friends of Ishba are all elated with her success.
“Such students are always an inspiration for other children. By studying and achieving prized success, she has set an example for other members of the community to follow suit. We feel very happy for her. The whole neighborhood feels proud of her. We want her to carry on all the good work and brighten the world with her intellect and knowledge,” said a local, a university graduate from her neighborhood in Khankhahi Sokhta Nawa Kadal in Srinagar.
While Ishba is busy with her studies, apart from pursuing her goal, she wants to follow in the footsteps of Syeda Fatima Zehra AS. “If every girl in the world would follow the teachings of the pious woman of the universe and the Holy Quran, the world would be a better place to live,” Ishba said adding that along with modern education, there is a dire need for moral education in society.
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 05: The Dean Students Welfare, S. P. College today organized a series of events in connection with Teacher’s Day. The day is celebrated in honour of Dr S. Rhadhakrishnan, President of India, a great visionary and an educationist. The program started with a screening of a documentary on Dr. S. Rhadhakrishnan prepared by the students. The program was inaugurated by the Principal of the College, Prof (Dr.) Gh Geelani Qurashi who highlighted the significance of the day. Principal welcomed the guest of honour for the day Musheer-ul-Islam former PTI of the college. Speaking on the occasion, the guest of honour signified the importance of a teacher through his experience as a faculty member in the Higher Education Department. Principal and guest of honour joined the audience for a spectrum of programs which were performed by the students that included singing, cultural and fun activities. The program also included an awareness program about eye care organised by DSW in collaboration with Sharp Sight Srinagar. Dr. Shazia Shafi, Consultant of the hospital delivered a talk and had interaction with the students and the faculty.
Eligible candidates asked to get themselves admitted in various UG/PG courses against available seats
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 4: Sri Pratap College Srinagar has the distinction of being one of the oldest institutions of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir. The college has recently been accredited with grade A+ by the NAAC.
The admission process for various PG and UG (NEP-2020) programs under CUET and NON-CUET quota is under process at the Sri Pratap College Sri Pratap College. In this connection, the eligible candidates can get themselves admitted in various UG/PG courses against available seats. The left out students have a unique opportunity through spot admission to participate in the admission process.
The desirous UG candidates can participate in the spot round from 05th September 2023 through https://jkadmission.samarth.ac.in/ .Furthermore eligible PG candidates are being admitted through https://www.cusrinagar.edu.in/NEP/ .
The candidates are advised to go through the eligibility conditions of the courses available on Cluster University Srinagar website https://www.cusrinagar.edu.in/ and check admission notifications.
The admission to both the programs will be strictly as per Cluster University Srinagar Guidelines. For any query the candidates can contact the Advisor Admission Committee Dr Shazia Mushtaq (9596400344)/Convener admissions Dr. Gowhar Hamid Dar (Mobile:7006082223); Email:dargowharhamid@gmail.com).The college has also opened a facilitation/registration centre headed by Prof. Magray Ajaz Ahmad (9596441959) for the benefit of the candidates who are desirous to seek admission in UG/PG programs. The Students can visit the college on all working days during office hours for any help.
Only students who have sought admission and subsequently appeared in CUET-2023 asked to attended counseling session
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 18: Students who have sought admission to various programs at Amar Singh College and appeared in CUET 2023 conducted by National Testing Authority are being informed that first batch of 1262 students have been allotted for admission process from 19th to 21st August 2023.
Inorder to facilitate their admission, a proper counselling schedule has been rolled out by the college and same stands notified on college website as well as through print and electronic media.
Students are advised to attend the counselling cum admission strictly as per the pre-notified schedule according to which around 200 students are being called in morning and evening session each on 19th, 21st and 22nd August 2023. The venue is Taseer Hall of college and applicants are advised to bring all certificates as per checklist given in the Counselling cum Admission notification on college website.
No student will be entertained for document verification and admission outside the allocated time and date window.
For non CUET applicants a separate notification will be issued shortly.
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 10: The last date of admission for admission to Undergraduate Programmes for first Semester (1st Sem) of B.A/B.Sc/B.Com/ BBA and other courses is 11th of August 2023. A notice issued by Higher Education Department in this regard reads, “It is hereby notified for information of all the concerned that the last date of admission to Undergraduate Programmes for Semester 1” of B.A/B.Sc/B.Com/ BBA etc in all the Government Degree Colleges (Summer/Winter Zone) of UT of J&K affiliated to the University of Jammu/ Kashmir, Cluster University of Jammu/ Srinagar, as well as autonomous colleges viz. Govt. College for Women, Parade Ground Jammu, Islamia College of Science and Commerce, Srinagar and Govt. Degree College, Baramulla is 11th of August, 2023 midnight. The detailed schedule can be viewed on Samarth portal https://jkadmission.samarth.ac.in.
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 09: In connection with the weeklong celebrations of International Youth Day, Red Ribbon Club of the college in collaboration with the J&KAIDS Control Society today organized a ‘Walkathon’.
Principal of the college, Prof. Sheikh Ajaz Bashir flagged-off the rally from Amar Singh College, campus in presence of Principal of City Colleges, Nodal Officers, RRC and other faculty of the college.
Apart from the students and faculty of the host college, Faculty and students from city colleges participated in the walkathon.
The rally comprising hundreds of students holding play cards in their hands about the HIV/AIDS awareness covered a distance of around 4 kms and went through the heart of the city Lal Chowk, culminating at Joggers ParkRajbagh.
The main motto of the walkathon was to bring awareness among the youth in particular and masses in general about the ill effects of deadly disease HIV/AIDS and the problems faced by youth.
Earlier on the inaugural day of International Youth Day on August 08, 2023, the RRC organized inter-college Poster making and Reel Making competitions about HIV/AIDS. A large number of students representing the city colleges participated in the respective competitions.
It is worth mentioning here that the series of events started from August 08, 2023 and shall culminate with the valedictory function on August 12, 2023.
