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Meet Namira Siddiqui: Muslim Dentist Who Secured NEET MDS 2026 AIR 1

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Bhandara District, MAHARASHTRA :

Dr Namira Mohammad Ghalib Siddiqui, a Muslim Dentist, has secured the All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) in NEET MDS 2026 exam the result of which was announced on Wednesday June 03, 2026

NEET MDS 2026 Result: 

Dr Namira Mohammad Ghalib Siddiqui, a Muslim Dentist, has secured the All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) in NEET MDS 2026 exam the result of which was announced on Wednesday June 03, 2026.

Dr Namira (Roll No. 2655116267) scored a total of 802/960 marks to grab the first rank at the national level in the NEET MDS entrance exam.

National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test for Masters of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS) is held annually and is the mandatory entrance test for admission in post-graduation level MDS course.

This year NEET MDS was held on May 02, 2026. The result along with the merit list and details of toppers and their All India Rank was announced today.

“A Disciplined Student”

Dr Namira comes from a middle class family of Bhandara district and is a student of Swargiya Dadasaheb Kalmegh Smruti Dental College & Hospital, Nagpur in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra.

Dr. Namira had completed her graduation in BDS from Swargiya Dadasaheb Kalmegh Smruti Dental College and Hospital, Wanadongri, Nagpur, and later appeared in the NEET MDS 2026 which is the eligibility enrtrance test for admission in the PG Course in Dental Surgery.

Dr Namira, a disciplined and hard-working student, outperformed more than 30,000 students from all across India to bag the first position.

Dr Namira’s father Mohammad Ghalib Siddiqui is a businessman while her mother is housewife. Her younger brother also aspires to become a doctor and is currently preparing for the NEET UG exam.

Namira, who dreams of becoming a successful dental surgeon, credited consistency, exam-oriented preparation for her success and her parents and teachers.

“I received tremendous support from my college, and my parents have always stood by me and supported me in everything”, she said.

NEET MDS 2026: Key Highlights

  • A total of 30,389 candidates had appeared in the NEET MDS 2026 exam. Of them 18,244 have qualified.
  • The second rank holder AIR 2 having the roll number 2655130330 has bagged 785 marks whereas AIR 3 is grabbed by the student whose roll number is 2655108843 and score is 778.
  • Only 23 candidates across India managed to score 750 or higher.
  • The entrance test was conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). The board released the list of NEET MDS 2026 Top 10 publishing their roll numbers and not the name.
  • NEET MDS 2026 cut-off marks for General/EWS is 308, for General PwBD 289 marks, and for SC/ST/OBC and others 271 marks.
  • The scorecard of the students will be made available on June 10, 2026 via the official website “natboard.edu.in”.

“A moment of immense pride for Maharashtra”

Congratulating Dr Namira for her success, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also hails from Nagpur, said she has made the state proud.

“A moment of immense pride for Maharashtra… Heartiest congratulations to Namira Siddiqui, a student of Swargiya Dadasaheb Kalmegh Smruti Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur, for securing AIR-1 in the NEET MDS 2026 examination, a truly exceptional achievement that has brought great honour to the state.

“Hailing from Bhandara district, she has made Maharashtra proud and inspired countless young aspirants. Her achievement reflects determination, discipline and excellence. Best wishes to Namira for her future endevours”, Fadnavis wrote on social media platform X.

source: http://www.ummid.com / Ummid.com / Home> Education & Career / by ummid.com news network / June 03rd, 2026

Prof Sabeha Mufti assumes charge as Dean Social Sciences KU

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JAMMU & KASHMIR :

Srinagar :

Prof. Sabeha Mufti assumes charge as the Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kashmir. Currently serving as the Head of the Media Education Research Centre (MERC), Prof. Mufti brings with her rich academic experience, distinguished scholarship, and an extensive contribution to media studies and social science research.

Prof. Mufti holds a Ph.D. in Mass Communication & Journalism from the AJK Mass Communication Research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia, and an M.Phil from University of Kashmir. Her academic work has largely focused on media research and media sociology, with significant contributions in areas such as media and representation of women, media and development in society, media audiences, and contemporary communication studies.

A distinguished scholar and academic, Prof. Mufti has published several research papers in reputed journals and has actively participated in numerous national and international conferences and seminars. Over the years, she has also guided and supervised a good number of M.Phil and Ph.D scholars, contributing immensely to research and academic mentorship in the field of media and social sciences.

The University fraternity extends heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Sabeha Mufti on assuming this important academic responsibility and wishes her continued success in strengthening teaching, research, and academic excellence in the Faculty of Social Sciences.

source: http://www.kashmirindepth.in / KINS Communication / Home> Breaking News> Kashmir / by Zainab Hamdani / May 23rd, 2026

‘I could not call myself an engineer’: How Maharashtra’s aborted Muslim quota left a Beed man without his degree for nine years

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Jawalben Village (Beed District), MAHARASHTRA :

Farukh Ilahi Sayyad completed his engineering course in 2017. It took a Bombay High Court order in 2025 for the University of Mumbai to hand him his degree, trapped as he was between a lapsed Muslim quota, a change in government and a caste validity certificate no one would issue.

Farukh Ilahi Sayyad

For nine years, Farukh Ilahi Sayyad carried the qualifications of an engineer without the degree certificate to prove it.

A beneficiary and later a casualty of Maharashtra’s brief and controversial 5 per cent Muslim reservation policy, the 33-year-old from Beed spent nearly a decade caught between changing governments, a lapsed ordinance and bureaucratic deadlock before the Bombay High Court finally directed the University of Mumbai to release his engineering degree earlier this month.

Sayyad’s ordeal traces back to 2014, when the then Congress-NCP government announced 16 per cent reservation for Marathas and 5 per cent reservation for Muslims in government jobs and educational institutions ahead of the Assembly elections. To navigate constitutional restrictions against religion-based reservation, the quota was structured under a Special Backward Category-A (SBC-A), covering around 50 socially and educationally backward Muslim communities.

It was under this category that Sayyad, then 21 years old and a resident of Jawalben village in Beed district, secured admission to Finolex Academy of Management and Technology in Ratnagiri for a degree course in electrical engineering.

The youngest son of a daily wage worker in a family with little formal education, Sayyad completed Diploma in Electrical Engineering with 72.71 per cent marks, making him eligible for direct second-year admission to an engineering course.

“With the reservations announced, I was initially allotted a Pune-based college based on the marks. However, I opted out as the fees of Rs 1.13 lakh was too high. In the second round of selection, I was allotted a seat in the Finolex Academy of Management and Technology in Ratnagiri under the SBCA category and I accepted as the fee was Rs 63,000 per year and affordable,” Farukh Ilahi Sayyad told The Indian Express from Dubai.

In July 2014, he obtained a caste certificate confirming his SBC-A status. But when he applied for a caste validity certificate in February 2015, the political and legal landscape had changed.

The BJP-led government had come to power in Maharashtra in October 2014, and the reservation policy was challenged before the Bombay High Court. In November that year, the High Court struck down Maratha reservation but permitted 5 per cent reservation for Muslims in educational institutions, observing that denying such reservation would impede efforts to bring Muslim youth into the mainstream of secular education.

However, the ordinance was never converted into a permanent law and lapsed in December 2014 after the new government chose not to preserve the Muslim quota framework.

Soon after, Sayyad said the state scrutiny committee informed him that it could not issue a caste validity certificate because the reservation itself was no longer in force.

“I made various representations to authorities but to no avail. I was told that I would be able to continue my studies if I paid the fees that was being charged for open category students. I agreed, hoping that the issue would get resolved,” he said.

Although he completed the course in 2017, the college and the University of Mumbai withheld his final-year marksheet and engineering degree because he had not submitted the caste validity certificate.

Unable to resolve the issue, Sayyad moved to Kuwait in 2018 on the basis of his diploma qualification before finding work in Dubai. He returned briefly during the Covid pandemic.

“What pinched me is that in spite of being an engineer, I could not call myself one or get the desired jobs because I did not hold a physical copy of my degree,” Sayyad said. “With companies tightening norms on whom they hired for engineering jobs, I felt it was time that I took from the state what was rightfully mine.”

Earlier this year, during a visit to India, Sayyad approached advocates Amol Ghuge and Gaurav Ugale and moved the Bombay High Court seeking release of his degree and results.

“Our contention before the court was that repeal of a law does not automatically extinguish rights, liabilities or proceedings that arose under it. We argued that withholding our client’s degree was preventing him from practising his profession and infringing upon his right to livelihood. We also submitted that the petitioner could not be penalised for a subsequent shift in the government’s legal position and that education already imparted ought to be protected,” advocate said.

The state argued that since the 2014 ordinance had lapsed without becoming law, all related government resolutions and circulars automatically stood cancelled.

Earlier this year, the Maharashtra government formally scrapped a decade-old resolution linked to the Congress-NCP government’s 2014 Muslim reservation policy in education, triggering a political sparring match between the ruling BJP and the Opposition. While Opposition parties termed the move anti-minority, the BJP dismissed the quota as an unimplemented “appeasement” measure announced ahead of elections.

In its May 6 verdict, the Bombay High Court directed the University of Mumbai to release Sayyad’s eighth semester results along with his original degree, passing and leaving certificates after recording his statement that he was not seeking the benefit of the 5 per cent reservation under the February 17, 2026 Government Resolution, and had already paid fees applicable to the open category. Sayyad also undertook to pay any additional fees, if required. Accepting the statement, the bench of Justices Advait M Sethna and R I Chagla disposed of the petition.

“It is a huge relief,” Sayyad said. “It has been a harrowing nine years trying to get hold of my degree. I do not know how many other Muslim students got admission during this four-month window and are facing similar problems. I feel strange fighting for a right that was granted by the state. In spite of not doing anything illegal, I had to suffer for nine years.”

source: http://www.indianexpress.com / The Indian Express / Home> News> Cities> Mumbai / by Zeeshan Shaikh / May 19th, 2026

Minority Fishermen’s Cooperative Society distributes school books to 1,000 students

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Mangaluru, KARNATAKA :

Emphasizing the importance of education as the foundation for a successful future, deputy director of the Fisheries Department Revathi said that many distinguished personalities in society have achieved success through hard work and education, and today’s children can also attain great heights through dedication and perseverance.

She was speaking at a school book distribution programme organized by the Karavali Minority Fishermen’s Primary Cooperative Society at Bahar-e-Noor Hall on Saturday, where school books were distributed to nearly 1,000 students from economically disadvantaged families.

Revathi stated that education is the greatest gift parents can give their children and stressed that no child should be deprived of learning opportunities due to financial difficulties. She praised the cooperative society for its commitment to social service, noting that it has been carrying out community-oriented activities for the past 24 years without focusing on profit or loss.

Addressing the gathering, Tyagam Harekal, state general secretary of the Physical Education Teachers’ Association, said that it is the true responsibility of every institution to contribute to society from its earnings. He lauded the cooperative society for extending support to underprivileged students irrespective of caste or religion and for encouraging education as a means of nurturing responsible citizens.

The programme was presided over by J Mohammed Isaq, president of the Karavali Minority Fishermen’s Primary Cooperative Society. Vice-president Ahmed Bava Bajal, directors B Ibrahim Khalil, S M Ibrahim, Mohammed Ashraf, M A Gafoor, B Mohammed Shali, S K Ismail, and Anwar A N R, along with chief executive officer D Abdul Latheef, were present on the occasion.

The event commenced with a Quran recitation by Ansar, a student of Harekal Twaiba Madrasa. The programme was compered by the Society’s Advisor Mohammed Mustafa Malar Harekal.

The initiative once again highlighted the cooperative society’s continued commitment to supporting education and empowering students from economically weaker sections of society.

source: http://www.daijiworld.com / Daijiworld.com / Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (NJC) / May 23rd, 2026

Dr Munkir Hossain: The unacknowledged Good Samaritan and ‘Sufi Scientist’ of rural India

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WEST BENGAL :

Meet Dr Munkir Hossain, a scholar on a mission to empower the girl child and create religious harmony, hopes that one day India will be led by scholars. A Sufi, who fasts almost throughout the year.

Dr Munkir Hussain in front of the institute cum hostel at a farm in Birbhum District

Kolkata:

If you were to cross him on your way to Birbhum, famous for its terracotta work, you probably wouldn’t give him a second glance. If you saw him tilling the farm land you’ll only see a regular farmer busy at his work. A frail figure in a checked lungi (waist cloth) is a common sight in our country. What is not common though are the achievements of our students from rural India and that too as scientists of international repute.

Yes, of course we have our much admired A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who made his way from a village to achieve great heights as a scientist and went on to become one of India’s most loved and respected Presidents.

Dr Munkir Hossain, the person described above, has been a post doctorate research scholar at various national and international institutes. After schooling from his maternal village at Bhimpur he went to Burdwan University where he did his master’s in Chemistry and followed it up with a PhD and later did post doctorate studies from the prestigious IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Bombay.

Who is Dr Munkir?

“I was born in Khutkail village but there was no school there. Luckily my brother was born soon after my birth so my parents left me at my maternal grandparents’ house in Bhimpur which is just across the Pagla river. There was a primary school too. If that had not happened I would have remained illiterate,” chuckles the scientist as he recalls the fond memories of childhood days.

He credits his teachers at the village school for instilling in him the values he has and the thirst for knowledge that took him to far flung places and universities such as Taiwan and Japan.

Dr Munkir has over 55 research articles published in national as well as international science journals of great repute.

He is revered by all those who know him or have heard of him. The Vice Chancellor of Aliah University and former Professor, Department of Chemistry at Jadavpur University in Kolkata, Md Ali recalls the days at Burdwan University when he had enrolled for his MSc while Dr Munkir was doing his PhD there, “As an academician from such modest background Dr Munkir has definitely been an inspiration for others. I come from a village myself and seeing Dr Munkir do his PhD at that time seemed like a huge achievement in itself. I used to admire his sincerity and his simplicity. He led a simple life and used to be dressed in very simple attire, wearing the modest chappal (bathroom slippers) to class. He had no political leaning nor do I think he discussed religion. Though my interactions with him were very limited.”

After retirement in 2016 as a senior research scholar Dr Munkir opted to come back to his village.

Dr Munkir Hossain with BSM’s Samirul Islam

After retirement, bought lands and providing free education for girls

At 67, he has given away all his earnings for the education of poor children on a 60 bighas (acres) plot of land that he bought in Bhimpur.

Dr Munkir had started his venture with the aim to empower the girl child. But he ran short of money. His objective is to spread secular knowledge and create scholars who will provide honest leadership.

“Out of the 26 students from our first batch which appeared for the WB Board’s Madhyamik examination this year, 25 secured first division. Five of them scored between 90 to 100 percent and six students scored between 80 to 90 percent,” shares the scientist like a father proud of his children’s achievements.

“His achievements as a scholar are unparalleled yet he lives in oblivion. He does not even own a mobile phone. He spent his money getting his brother’s daughters married and with the rest he bought a plot of land to promote education. He is a Sufi scholar, a Saadhak,” says Samirul Islam, Assistant Professor at Shyampur Siddheswari Mahavidyalaya and President of Bangla Sanskriti Mancha.

Future plan: A maternity hospital

That’s not all. Dr. Munkir also wants to set up a Maatri Sadan (Mother and Child care) hospital that will have women administrators and hopefully women doctors as well. The institute at present provides free education from school till the post graduate level besides free hostel facilities. It occupies 37 bighas. The remaining 23 bighas of the plot will be used for the Maatri Sadan.

“Let’s not forget that our mother is our first teacher. It is on her lap that we get to hear stories and tales of good and bad, right and wrong. Habits formed during childhood last long. It lays the foundation for a healthy outlook and consequently a healthy society. As of now only girls from the local village are getting education here because we don’t have hostel facility for them. I’m hopeful that soon, like the boys who come from far off places, they too will be able to get quality education and hostel facility with wholesome food free of cost,” he shares with conviction.

The scholar reminds us that society is an extension of our family. “We need to improve social values. We are losing our heritage and culture. Even the villages are not free from such degradation. My intention is not just to give my country educated individuals but youth who can rise above vices like corruption and greed for money or power,” says the man who chose to remain unmarried so that he would be free to serve society.

Epitome of simple living and high thinking

For his own sustenance he takes farmland on lease from the villagers and cultivates onion and vegetables and also grows mangoes. “I was born in a very poor family. We barely could manage one meal a day. So I’m a light eater and hunger does not bother me. But I don’t want other children to be deprived. The only way to get out of poverty is through education,” says the scientist in answer to how he manages to lead such a frugal life.

All his life he owned only two sets of pants and shirts and has toured across the globe in them.

The man himself fasts for 360 days a year, hasn’t skipped his prayers since the time his primary school teachers taught him how to pray and sleeps at the mosque. He is critical of such religious preachers who spread hate and create rift between communities. He stresses on the importance of secular knowledge combined with spiritual knowledge to tide over all the ills plaguing our society today.

“What we see around us today is a result of ignorance. I hope more people come forward and join hands with others to create a society that is not just secular but one that thrives on peace and prosperity,” says the scientist turned social activist with a conviction that’s difficult to ignore.

Taking a cue from Tagore’s Ekla Chalo Re, which Dr Munkir quoted, the indomitable spirit of the scientist is persistent in its resolve to serve the society. He has joined hands with Bangla Sanskriti Mancha that works for the welfare of downtrodden and has been closely associated with the relief work during the lockdown and cyclone Amphan, to provide the relief works to the affected people.

source: http://www.enewsroom.in / eNews Room India / Home> Bengal> Let There Be Light / by Nasreen Khan / July 22nd, 2020

Inspiring tales of a bus driver’s daughter, panwala’s son and gatekeeper’s grandson becoming doctors

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Kolkata, WEST BENGAL :

Urooj, a Kolkata-based NGO has taken up the task of coaching underprivileged and average students to excel in NEET exam.

Kolkata’s renowned doctors with Urooj students who secured a seat through NEET

Kolkata:

Gosiya Azad stays in a small house on College Street. During the lockdowns, she found it difficult to study at her home, so she used to walk almost two kilometres to study in a library. Azad, daughter of a bus driver, has managed to secure a medical seat (BDS) at the Dr. R Ahmed Dental College.

Gosiya missed MBBS by one mark. If she would have OBC certificate then she would have got MBBS seat. She is an OBC candidate, but couldn’t get all the documentation done because her family is not literate.

“I had secured 62 per cent in senior secondary. And I was not very good at studies,” she recalls.

Like Gosiya, Shayaan Fahim, also says that he was an average student. And once believed he will never be able to crack the national level exam — National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). But, he too secured an MBBS seat at the Barasat Medical College.

Danyal Rizwan Ansari passed his secondary from a government school in Bihar. He is all set to become the first doctor from his village. Danyal has also secured an MBBS seat in Barasat Medical College.

Along with them, there are other students whose father runs a pan stall or whose mother is a teacher in a trust school earning a meagre salary and have beaten all odds to crack the NEET and secure a medical seat.

The Urooj students who secured a medical seat

These students have one thing in common, Urooj, a Kolkata-based Non-Government Organization (NGO) which helps underprivileged and average students to crack NEET at a nominal or almost no fees.

Some 151 students (classroom+test) enrolled last year but due to open enrollment system only 79 gave tests, out of which 22 got seats in different government medical colleges and hospitals through NEET 2022. Among them, 14 are girls who realized their dreams of becoming doctors.

On Sunday evening, all of them, along with 15 more students of Urooj’s 2021 batch were felicitated in Topsia.

And to felicitate them, 30 doctors, from renowned medical colleges and hospitals attended the event.

Aulad Hussain High School, center of Urooj’s classroom coaching had a jam-packed session, despite the unexpected delay caused by a phenomenal turnout of guests to attend the event.

Dr Salim Parvez, Dr Nahid Parvez and Dr Aadil Bashir felicitate an Urooj student Md. Shoaib Akhtar

It was an emotional moment not only for the students who realized their dreams but also for the parents who wanted to see their sons and daughters don the ‘white coat’.

Anwar Hussain, who secured an MBBS seat in Deben Mahata Medical College, when get felicitated, later called upon his father Md Mobarak Hussain and the son donned the father with white coat.

“We do not do the felicitations for donations or publicity. But by such functions, we want to encourage the students for higher studies. We believe that MBBS is just a beginning and they have to do MD and MS or other higher studies in future,” informed Umar Daraz Danish, a teacher, by profession and the center-in-charge of Urooj.

Urooj is the brainchild of Dr. Minhajuddin Khurram, Cardio-Thoracic and vascular Surgeon at NRS Medical College and his cousin Dr. Jaweria Mehreen (MBBS intern). Urooj also gets support from Helping Hand Trust.

Dr. Ahsan Kamal, Dr. Minhajuddin Khurram and Dr. Jaweria Mehreen felicitating another student of Urooj Sumaiya AK Sayeed

Umar added, “Last year, a student whose grandfather was a gatekeeper in Aulad Hussain School cleared NEET and secured a seat in a government college. But we did not publicize it. Urooj also has students who are from economically well-off backgrounds, like a parent who is a teacher in Pratt Memorial.”

Urooj conducts a one-year course for students who are in plus two or have passed senior secondary. Unlike other medical coaching centers, Urooj does not teach or guide 11th-standard students in order to prepare for NEET. It charges only Rs 20000 for a year, that too in installments. If some parents can’t afford that also then they can pay as little as Rs 8000. The Urooj students, who crack NEET, next year help guide ongoing aspirants.

“We do not compromise on the quality of teachers. All are paid as per industry-standard. But we also ensure that students do not start considering teachers as cult figures and rather believe in Urooj and the idea behind it,” said Dr. Khurram, the Academic Supervisor of Urooj.

All the budding doctors praise Dr. Khurram for his selfless mentoring and guidance, which helped them crack NEET.

Some of the doctors also addressed future doctors like gynaecologist Nahid Parvez and Plastic Surgeon Faria Shahab.

“The students should believe that they are not in the profession to earn money but to serve humanity. I also request support from those who are unable to clear this year,” said Dr. Nahid.

While Dr. Faria highlighted, “There is a need for female doctors in every area of specialization and there is nothing like male specialist area, so girls can opt for any specialization they want.”

The list of thirty doctors with their specializations and where they are practicing.

1- Dr. Sayeed Uddin(MBBS, Veteran General Practitioner)

2- Dr. Marya Tazeen (BDS, Dentist, Central Kolkata)

3– Dr. Arshad Ahmed (MS, Orthopedics, Asst. Prof CNMC)

4- Dr. Sufiyan Ahmed (MD, Anesthesia and intensive care specialist, in-charge of GDDI ICU)

5– Dr. Ayesha Farheen (BHMS, Homeopathic Practitioner)

6– Dr. Arsalan Raza (MBBS, DCH, Pediatrician) 

7– Dr. Salim Parvez (MD, Radiologist, Director of Radiology, Fortis)

8– Dr. Nahid Parvez (MS, Renowned Gynaecologist)

9– Dr. Aadil Bashir (DM, Cardiologist, NRS MCH)

10– Dr. Asif Ansari (MD, Internal Medicine, Asst. Prof CNMC)

11– Dr. Fatima Zinna (MD, Dermatologist)

12– Dr. Wasif Akhtar (Homeopathy practitioner)

13– Dr. Md. Sarim Ashfaque. (MS, Orthopaedics, Apollo)

14– Dr. Ishrat Parveen (BHMS, Homeopathic Practitioner)

15– Dr. Zoya Ayesha (MBBS, Social Activist)

16– Dr. Ismail Shahidullah (DNB, Neuro Anesthesia- INK)

17– Dr. Jaweria Mehreen (MBBS intern- founder member of Urooj)

18– Dr. Mubashshir Shamim (MRCP, Pediatrician)

19– Dr. Arif Faizan (MD, Senior Interventional Radiologist, NH, Medica and Kothari)

20- Dr. Haseeb Hassan (DM- Neurologist, Amri, Kolkata)

21– Dr. Abdul Majid (DMS, Veteran Homeopathic Practitioner)

22– Dr. Amber Obaid (MD, Senior Radiologist, Medica)

23– Dr. Ahsan Kamal (MS, General Surgery)

24– Dr. Talha Shahid (BDS, Dentist)

25– Dr. Subhan Reyaz (DNB Radiation Oncology, Chitranjan Cancer Hospital)

26– Dr. Saima Shahid (BHMS, Homeopathic Practitioner)

27– Dr. Minhajuddin Khurram (MCh, CTVS, resident at NRS)

28– Dr. Faria Shahab (MCh, Plastic Surgeon, Asst. Prof RG. Kar)

29- Dr. Nehal (DMS, Veteran Homeopathic Practitioner, Social Activist)

30– Dr. Samira Aslam (BDS, Dentist)

source: http://www.enewsroom.in / eNews Room India / Home> Let There Be Light / by Shahnawaz Akhtar / January 10th, 2023

Two Rahmani30 Students Secure MBBS Admissions to International Medical Universities

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BIHAR :

In a significant international breakthrough, two Rahmani30 students — Mohammad Rehan Shahid and Md Rayhan Perwez — have secured admission to leading international medical universities through highly competitive scholarship examinations. These represent fully funded, merit-based opportunities earned through rigorous academic performance and global-level evaluation. This rare achievement marks a defining milestone for Rahmani30 and reflects the quiet, outcome-driven excellence that continues to distinguish the program.

Importantly, this achievement builds on Rahmani30’s consistent track record of sending students to India’s Institutes of National Importance and other first-tier educational
institutions, and now marks the emergence of a new global initiative long envisioned and encouraged by its late Patron, Hazrat Maulana Mohammad Wali Rahmani sb (RA), who paved the way for this broader global journey.

This initiative is being actively guided and fuelled by Dr. Zishan Siddiqui, MD – Johns Hopkins Medicine, USA for the Raza of Allah SWT. It is not an isolated outcome, but the early expression of a wider journey — one that extends Rahmani30’s culture of excellence beyond India into international academic pathways.

Mohammad Rehan Shahid, from Patna, Bihar, and a student of the R30 Batch 2022–24, has secured admission to Istanbul University – Faculty of Medicine, Turkey, a highly respected medical institution in the region. In addition to qualifying through an international scholarship examination, Rehan achieved an impressive TOEFL score and performed strongly in the SAT, further strengthening his academic profile. His success reflects his dedication, complemented by the rigorous academic environment and preparation provided at Rahmani30.

Md Rayhan Perwez, from West Champaran, Bihar, and a student of the R30 Batch 2022–24, has qualified for a prestigious international medical scholarship and secured admission to the University of Catania, Italy. Alongside his scholarship achievement, he has earned excellent scores in both TOEFL and SAT, demonstrating his readiness to succeed in an international academic environment. His accomplishments highlight his perseverance, supported by the strong academic foundation and guidance provided at Rahmani30.

These achievements underscore Rahmani30’s commitment to empowering talented youth through world-class coaching, mentorship, and career guidance. It is important to note that both students have been awarded 100% tuition fee coverage for the entire MBBS program, travel support, and monthly stipend support to cover accommodation, food, and other living expenses.

This expanding footprint signals that, with the right support and hard work, students can excel in international academic arenas.

Rahmani30 continues to nurture students for IIT-JEE, NEET, CA, CS, CMA, international academic pathways, and other premier opportunities, expanding access both within India and beyond. These accomplishments will undoubtedly motivate countless students to pursue their dreams with confidence and determination.

Another important milestone and critical new initiative of Rahmani30 is its Junior Program, with intake in Class 8 and Class 9. While the core Rahmani30 model remains selection-based, the Junior Program adds a new and even more powerful approach to the journey of excellence — one centered on cultivating, nurturing, and shaping excellence from an earlier stage. Together, these efforts reflect Rahmani30’s expanding vision: not only to identify excellence, but also to build it with greater depth and over a longer horizon, with many more such outcomes expected in the years ahead.

source: http://www.theindianawaaz.com / The Indian Awaaz / Home> Qaumi Awaaz / by Indian Awaaz / April 13th, 2026

Shaheen Group Unveils Inclusive Education Initiatives, Expands Presence in Delhi

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Bidar, KARNATAKA / DELHI :

Chairman of Shaheen Group of Institutions Dr Abdul Qadeer (Centre) speaking to mediapersons at Shaheen Grouop’s office in Delhi on Friday(May 1, 2026).

New Delhi :

Dr Abdul Qadeer, founder and chairman of Shaheen Group of Institutions, on Friday announced a series of academic initiatives aimed at promoting inclusive, affordable, and future-oriented education for students from diverse social and economic backgrounds.

 Addressing media persons at the Delhi branch of the institution, he said the organisation remains committed to combining academic excellence with social transformation and global educational opportunities.

He formally introduced its flagship programmes covering mainstream education, professional coaching, international schooling, and overseas medical education.

Dr. Qadeer highlighted the role of education in empowering underprivileged communities and integrating students into the mainstream educational system. He said the institution’s programmes are designed to provide personalised learning, mentorship, and structured academic support to help students compete at national and international levels.

One of the major initiatives discussed during the press conference was the “Madrasa Plus” programme. The programme seeks to integrate Madrasa students into formal education through a specialised teaching model featuring a 1:6 teacher-student ratio. According to the institution, the programme has achieved nearly 80 percent success in Class X examinations. It is currently being implemented in more than 100 Madrasas in collaboration with the Government of Karnataka. Officials said the initiative has enabled thousands of students to continue their education within the mainstream system while preserving their religious and cultural identity.

The institution also introduced its “5-Year Integrated Graduation Programme”, which combines higher secondary education with undergraduate studies and Islamic learning. Under the programme, students can pursue undergraduate courses such as BA, BCom, and BCA alongside Alimiyath studies. The programme also includes Hifz support, structured residential facilities, and personalised mentoring aimed at ensuring balanced academic and personal development.

Another major academic initiative announced was the “Pre Plus Two”, a three-year pre-NEET and JEE foundation programme designed for students who have either passed or failed Class X examinations. The programme begins with an Academic Intensive Care Unit (AICU), which focuses on strengthening students’ fundamentals in Mathematics, Science, and Languages through personalised instruction. This is followed by a comprehensive NCERT-based curriculum integrated with NEET and JEE coaching, continuous testing, and mentoring support.

Dr. Qadeer said the programme is intended to help students rebuild confidence and prepare systematically for competitive examinations. He added that many students from disadvantaged educational backgrounds often require individual attention and conceptual clarity, which the programme seeks to provide.

The institution also highlighted its “MBBS Abroad Programme”, aimed at students aspiring to pursue medical education overseas at affordable costs. Under the programme, students can study medicine in countries such as Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan at an estimated cost of around Rs 28.8 lakh. The institution stated that the programme provides hostel accommodation, food, hospital facilities within the same campus, separate residential arrangements for boys and girls, and complete academic guidance to ensure a secure and supportive environment for students studying abroad.

Another key announcement was related to the Shaheen Australian International School, which offers education through the globally recognised WACE curriculum. The school focuses on inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and student-centric teaching methods. According to the institution, the school aims to prepare students for international academic and professional opportunities through globally aligned educational practices and value-based learning.

Dr. Qadeer also spoke about the expansion of the institution in the national capital through Shaheen Academy Delhi. He said the Delhi centre will focus particularly on NEET preparation and will follow Shaheen’s established academic model based on discipline, conceptual understanding, and continuous mentorship.

He added that the academy aims to support students from diverse backgrounds and provide them with structured guidance, holistic development, and opportunities to excel in competitive examinations. The expansion, he said, is part of the institution’s broader mission to make quality education accessible across different parts of the country.

The press conference concluded with an interaction between the management and media representatives, during which officials reiterated the institution’s commitment to educational inclusion, skill development, and creating opportunities for socially and economically marginalised students.

source: http://www.indiatomorrow.net / India Tomorrow / Home> Education / by India Tomorrow / May 01st, 2026

22 Muslim girls who cracked NEET- 2020 fail to take admission in medical colleges

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New Delhi :

As many as 23 female students of a government school in Jamia Nagar had qualified NEET exam but 22 out of them were not fortunate enough to take admission in any medical institute.

The students told Muslim Mirror that they were not eligible to take admission in any government college as their scores were lower than cut-off ranks issued by the institutes.

However, they were eligible to take admission in private medical colleges but they couldn’t do so because they could not afford education fees mandated by them.

“We are from middle-class family. We cannot afford their fees,” said Madiha, one of the 22 students.

The students were enrolled in Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya, Noor Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi. They are among 569 students of government schools in Delhi who have cleared NEET exam this year.

In October, Delhi ministers had praised the efforts of the NEET qualifiers. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia had categorically mentioned the Noor Nagar school for the remarkable performance of its students.

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Tasneem Parween, one of the students from the aforementioned school, has managed to take admission in B. Pharma at Meera Bai Polytechnic, a government college in South Delhi. However, the remaining 22 students failed to take admission in any college this year but their efforts have gone in-vain totally.

Jamia Cooperative Bank has come out to help these students get proper coaching and perform better in the next exam. The bank has selected top 10 students and paid their fees [Rs. 40,000 per student] to help them take admission in Aakash Institute. Adiba Ali, Shiza Ali, Bushra Midhat and Ariba are some of the lucky students who has got admission in Aakash with the support of the cooperative bank.

Moreover, Dr Shabana Nadim, former principal of the aforementioned school, has provided financial help to two more students to get coaching from Aakash.

Speaking to Muslim Mirror, the school’s vice principal Mudassir Jahan lauded the efforts of Jamia Cooperative Bank and Mrs Nadim.

The remaining students have also started preparation to appear for the next NEET exam. They are considering to take admissions in various coaching centres at their own, said Ms Sadaf Rais, one of the school teachers.

source: http://www.muslimmirror.com / Muslim Mirror / Home> Indian Muslim / by Hasan Akram / December 29th, 2020

Fatima Academy in Jharkhand’s Itki is a Shining Example of Balanced Education

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Itki Village (Itki CD Block, Ranchi Sadar Subdivision, Ranchi District, JHARKHAND :

Founded by Maulana Naseem Anwar Nadwi and his wife Tabassum Fatima, the academy educates hundreds of boys and girls with modern CBSE schooling and strong Islamic values in a safe and disciplined setting

Ranchi :

In the quiet green hills of Itki, about 25 km from the bustling capital of Jharkhand, a special school has grown from very modest beginnings into something much larger. Fatima Academy, which educates both girls and boys, is more than just another school. It is a place where Muslim families in rural areas can send their children for a quality modern education alongside proper Islamic learning, all in a secure and caring environment.

The academy is located in Fatima Nagar, Itki Jawhar. It was founded on 8 January 1998, at a time when modern schools were hard to find in this part of the countryside. Back then, many families—especially those with daughters—faced social pressure and economic hardship that made education difficult. Maulana Naseem Anwar Nadwi, the academy’s director and chairman of the Fatima Educational and Health Trust, decided to change that.

Speaking to Clarion India, Maulana Nadwi said, “When we came to Itki, there were almost no proper educational facilities for children, particularly girls. Social barriers and limited thinking in the rural area made things very difficult. But we believed that education is the way forward for our community.”

He and his wife, Tabassum Fatima, who serves as principal of the girls’ section, devoted everything they had to this work. Maulana Nadwi donated all his personal property and resources to the mission. His wife sold her jewellery to help raise funds for the school. Their sacrifices laid the foundation for what stands today.

Tabassum Fatima explained, “Both of us studied in Lucknow. When we arrived in Itki, we saw that girls were mostly confined to household work. We did not want that. We wanted them to become independent, confident, and strong in their faith as well as in modern knowledge. The early days were very hard, but with the help of Allah, we persevered.”

The academy began in a small rented hall with just 17 girls. There was no large building, no proper facilities, and plenty of doubt among locals. Yet the couple worked with patience and dedication. Gradually, as parents saw the positive results, strong discipline, and a safe Islamic environment, trust grew.

Today, around 600 boys and girls study at Fatima Academy. The school operates under the Fatima Educational and Health Trust, which focuses not only on academics but also on health awareness, moral training, social responsibility, and developing well-rounded personalities.

The campus spans five acres of green land, surrounded by hills and forests. This peaceful setting supports children’s mental and physical growth. There are separate buildings for different needs. The girls’ hostel is a three-storey structure covering about 15,660 square feet and can accommodate around 300 girls. The boys have their own separate and secure hostel. A three-storey classroom building of roughly 13,860 square feet houses smart classrooms, science laboratories, a computer lab, a library, a conference hall, offices, and guest rooms. There is also a dedicated prayer area for girls and a separate three-storey building for intermediate boys covering about 15,000 square feet.

What makes Fatima Academy stand out is its dual education system. Students follow the CBSE pattern in English medium for modern subjects while also learning Islamic sciences. This includes memorisation of the Holy Quran, its Tafseer (explanation), Hadith, Fiqh (Islamic law), and strong moral training. Education goes from nursery up to Class 10 and then to the intermediate level (+2). Both English and Urdu mediúms are offered. Classrooms, activities, and hostels remain completely separate for boys and girls, which gives parents, especially those sending daughters, a high level of confidence and security.

Tabassum Fatima said, “Teachers here do more than just teach from books. They guide every child in mental, moral, and educational growth. We have enough female teachers for the girls’ section. Girls can memorise the whole Qur’an in about 22 months while keeping up with their regular studies and doing well in both.”

The school puts a strong focus on the all-around development of the students. Besides regular classes, students take part in scientific experiments, educational tours to places like Science City and Fun Castle, drawing, painting, poetry sessions, and other cultural and moral programmes. 

The academy also holds Qur’an and Tafseer competitions at the All Jharkhand level, where students from madrasas across Jharkhand and even Odisha take part. These activities help build confidence, discipline, and social awareness among the children.

Academic results have been consistently strong, showing that the dual system works well. In Class 10 board examinations, the academy recorded a 100 per cent pass rate, with many students scoring very high marks. Top performers included Juwairiya R with 99.20 per cent, Noreen Fatima with 98.40 per cent, Zuha Fatima with 96.80 per cent, Sadra Taqdees with 97 per cent, Bushra Arsh with 94 per cent, Ayesha Parveen with 92 per cent, and others. Class 12 results were also excellent, with a 100 per cent pass rate. Thirty students secured first division, 25 got second division, and 18 achieved third division. Many intermediate students, particularly from the science stream, go on to join good colleges in Ranchi such as Xavier College, Marwari College, Arsh Line Convent Girls College, Gossner College, and Women’s College.

Maulana Nadwi said with pride, “These results show the success of combining modern education with Islamic values. Our students are not only passing exams but are also becoming responsible members of society.”

The fee structure is kept reasonable so that families from different economic backgrounds can afford it. For the 2025-26 session, girls pay a one-time admission fee of 8,000 rupees, monthly tuition between 400 and 800 rupees depending on the class, and mess charges of 2,000 rupees per month. For boys, the admission fee is 10,000 rupees, with lodging and food at 3,200 rupees monthly. Boys memorising the Qur’an can get a reduced admission fee of 5,000 rupees. The academy offers free admission or fee concessions for poor and needy students. 

Tabassum Fatima noted that the school is working to add more female teachers in the girls’ section to make the environment even safer and more comfortable. 

Parents speak highly of the academy. On Justdial, it holds a 4.8-star rating based on about 70 reviews. One parent wrote, “The security is very good, so I feel safe sending my daughter. The fees are reasonable, there are no hidden costs, and the Islamic atmosphere is excellent.” Another review mentioned the experienced staff and the overall discipline.

Maulana Nadwi has been honoured with the Academic Excellence and Community Leadership award for his services to education in Jharkhand.

Looking to the future, Maulana Nadwi has clear plans. He wants to expand the academy so more boys and girls can benefit. He aims to strengthen the intermediate classes, prepare students better for higher education, and develop the campus further.

Tabassum Fatima added, “We want girls not only to get educated but also to play a positive role in society. Our focus on personality development and moral training will continue.”

She said, “We hope Fatima Academy becomes a model for the whole region, producing a generation that is conscious, morally upright, and successful in both religious and worldly matters.”

source: http://www.clarionindia.net / Clarion India / Home> Editor’s Pick> India / by Mohammad Alamullah / April 28th, 2026