DC Budgam Inspires Students to Pursue Excellence with Focus and Discipline
BUDGAM: The Institution Innovation Cell (IIC) and Career Counselling & Guidance Cell of Government Sheikh-ul-Alam Memorial Degree CollegeBudgamin association with Exceptional IAS academy and in collaboration with District Administration budgam today organized an Orientation and Career Counselling Programme on Civil Services Examination.
The programme aimed to create awareness and provide guidance to students and faculty members from the host and allied colleges regarding various aspects of Civil Services preparation and opportunities.
The event commenced with the launch of the college magazine “Rooh” by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) BudgamDr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhatalong with Principal of the CollegeDr. Amin Malik.
The highlight of the event was an inspirational address by DC Budgamwho shared valuable insights from his own experience in successfully clearing multiple competitive examinations including JKASIFS,and IAS.
The DC emphasised that focusdisciplineand self-motivation are the cornerstones of success in Civil Services. He advised aspirants to strengthen their fundamentalsstay consistentand approach preparation with a clear strategy.
He also encouraged students to cultivate a habit of reading newspapersstaying informed about current affairsand maintaining ethical integrity as future administrators.
“Success in competitive examinations is not about shortcuts but about sustained effortclarity of purposeand belief in oneself,” DC budgam remarked.
He further inspired students by highlighting how perseverancesincerityand time management can turn aspirations into achievements.
Principal Sheikh-ul-alam degree collage budgamDr. Amin Malik underscored that students’ growing enthusiasm toward civil services marks a transition from personal development to nation-building. Drawing on Maslow’s hierarchy of needshe stated that a civil servant not only achieves self-fulfillment but also contributes meaningfully to societal progress.
Prof. Rukhsana Jabeen of Degree collage budgam in her welcome address shared motivational insights on achieving successurging students to cultivate a clear vision and structured plan of action. She highlighted the importance of persistencegoal-settingand self-belief in achieving excellence.
Laterthe DC interacted extensively with the studentsresponding to their queries on exam preparation strategieseffective time managementand balancing academics with competitive exam study. His practical suggestions and personal anecdotes deeply motivated the participants.
Following the inaugural sessiontechnical sessions were conducted by experts and recent qualifiers of UPSC and JKPSC Combined Competitive Examinationswho shared their preparation journeysstudy techniquesand insights into the evolving patterns of competitive exams.
The programme concluded with an interactive discussionwhere students expressed enthusiasm and appreciation for the initiativeterming it both informative and inspiring


