Handwara, Jul 20 (KNS): Four students from a local library here have qualified the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) 2026, in a significant academic feat for the Kupwara district.
The successful candidates — Umar Yousuf Sheikh of Rajpora, Tabish Ahmad Bhat of Bahaderpora Rajwar, Mubashir Ibn Nabi of Awoora, and Tahir Bashir of Awoora — were among ten aspirants from the Dream Desk Library who appeared for the examination.
Library authorities said the students had been preparing at the facility for one to two years, benefiting from academic mentoring and a structured environment tailored for competitive exams.
A faculty member recalled that after the examination, he had dreamt of Umar Yousuf wearing a doctor's coat, a vision he had shared with the student. "When the results came, seeing Umar among the successful ones made that dream feel like a sign of his hard work," he said.
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The teacher congratulated the quartet and expressed hope that they would continue to perform well in their medical careers.
Speaking to news agency Kashmir News Service Tabish Ahmad Bhat credited his success to perseverance and focus. "My mother always wanted me to become a doctor. Seeing her smile after the results meant more to me than my own achievement," he said.
Fellow qualifier Umar Yousuf Sheikh said success is not about the medium of study but about divine blessings and sincere effort. "I urge all aspirants to stay committed — dedication is the key," he added.
The achievement has drawn praise from locals, underscoring the growing competitiveness of students from the Valley in national-level medical entrance tests. (KNS)