Specially-Abled Students in Kashmir Excel in Board Exams

Suhail Khan

Srinagar, Jan 16: Defying significant physical challenges, specially-abled students from Kashmir have achieved exceptional academic success, securing top positions in the recently declared Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) Class 10 and 12 results.

Seventeen students from the Abhinandan Home in Rambagh, Srinagar, have excelled in the examinations, the results of which were announced on Wednesday. The students, who are deaf and mute or face other learning disabilities, not only passed but did so with commendable scores, turning their success into a beacon of hope for hundreds of similarly-abled children across Jammu and Kashmir.

Speaking with Kashmir Convener, Mudasir Ahmad, Principal of Abhinandan Home, stated that seven Class 12 students qualified the JKBOSE exams with distinction, while the performance of the Class 10 students was also outstanding.

“Seven students from Class 12 appeared in the exams and all of them qualified, each obtaining above 400 marks,” Ahmad said.

He attributed the achievement to the students’ relentless hard work and perseverance despite their disabilities. “Our teachers also worked tirelessly, motivating the students to perform better. They adopted innovative teaching methods to prepare them effectively for the exams,” he added.

The Class 10 students who qualified are Asra Zehra (400 marks), Owais (388), Asiya (380), Hashmat Ullah (420), Areba (356), Shaista (354), Rutba (379), Tajamul (366), Salman (341), and Umar Fayaz (310). Among the top achievers, Hashmat Ullah, who is deaf and mute, secured an impressive 84 per cent.

The seven students who qualified the Class 12 exams are: Tanzeela (454 marks), Abid (453), Seerat (450), Muhammad Umaq (438), Towheeda (415), Burhan (418), and Muskan (419). “All seven Class 12 students are deaf and mute,” Principal Mudasir confirmed.

These success stories from the recently announced JKBOSE examinations prove that with dedicated effort, specially-abled students are not lagging behind. They set a powerful example that achievement in education is driven by determination and commitment, qualities that can empower individuals and contribute to societal growth.

A senior education official told Kashmir Convener that the evolving scenario in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has significantly boosted the education system, particularly in government-run institutions. This was evidenced in the JKBOSE examinations, where many government schools outperformed private ones.

“The Education Department is leaving no stone unturned in uplifting the education sector across the Union Territory,” the officer said. “The government is keenly focused on supporting students from weaker sections, especially the specially-abled, and is making every effort to ensure they receive a quality education.”