Sopore, January 14 (KNS): SRM Welkin Sopore has secured the leading position among private institutions in the Kashmir Valley following the declaration of the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) Class 10 and 12 results on Wednesday. The school distinguished itself by capturing eight top-ten ranks across both examination levels.
According to details obtained by news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS), the high achievers from SRM Welkin in Class 10 include Eyaad Rashid (500 marks), Nigah Nisar (499 marks), and Zaid Bin Lateef (499 marks). In the Class 12 examinations, Maliha Sareer and Shaima Rashid jointly secured the 3rd position with 498 marks each. Umar Shakeel Kar secured the 5th rank with 496 marks. The 7th position was shared by Madiha Nisar (494 marks), Muhammad Hazim Bhat, and Suhana Bashir. Meer Amon Jamsheed and Afreen Nisar secured the 8th and 9th ranks with 493 and 492 marks, respectively.
The institution recorded an outstanding overall performance, with 141 of its 192 candidates securing distinction marks.
Baseema Aijaz, Vice Chairperson of SRM Welkin, attributed the success to divine grace and a collective effort. "By the grace of Almighty Allah, the school has performed exceptionally well this year. While academic marks are not the sole measure of a child's capability, they are an important benchmark that rewards diligence," she stated while speaking with KNS.
Baseema emphasized the importance of a balanced approach to education, highlighting the example of Class 10 topper Nigah Nisar, who scored 499 marks and is also a national-level football player currently representing Jammu and Kashmir in Manipur.
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She credited the achievement to a tripartite effort, noting, "The success is due to the hard work of the students, the constant motivation from parents, and the dedicated guidance provided by our teachers, who act as facilitators."
Speaking to students who may be disappointed with their results, she offered encouragement: "This is not an end, but a new beginning. There is always a next opportunity to achieve wonders."
Adil Peer, a faculty member at the institution, expressed profound pride in the students' accomplishments. "This is a moment of immense pride not only for SRM Welkin but for the entire district. To see our students rank among the valley's top performers is the highest reward for an educator," he told KNS.
He praised the school's consistent legacy of strong results and the supportive leadership under Ms. Aijaz.
Meanwhile, Chief Education Officer (CEO) Baramulla, Abdul Rashid, reported a significant overall improvement in the district's performance. In a statement to KNS, he noted that the pass percentage reached nearly 85% for Class 10 and 81% for Class 12. "The sustained efforts of all stakeholders have yielded positive outcomes. Unlike previous years, there is not a single government school this time with very poor or zero percent results. The lowest-performing school has achieved a 64% pass rate," the CEO stated, indicating a district-wide upward trend in academic achievement. (KNS)