Kashmir’s top coaching centres unite to form EMERGE

Srinagar Jan 6: Three leading coaching centres in the Valley – KIE, HOPE CLASSES, and MISSION-E - have joined forces to create a unified platform for students.

The new institute, aptly named EMERGE, is set to launch with a distinct brand and logo in the upcoming days.

The primary objective of this collaboration is to eliminate financial barriers that have hindered students from various districts from pursuing coaching due to their financial constraints.

“EMERGE promises to admit students without denying entry based on financial constraints. This will be in addition to the 10 percent government reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) students,” Director Aspire Institute Lateef Masudie told reporters on the sidelines of the function.

“KIE, Hope Classes, Mission-E, and ASPIRE have already been contributing to society by providing free education to 200 students annually, with a special provision for orphans,” he said. “EMERGE's vision extends beyond regional boundaries, with plans to expand its reach across India within the next 3-4 years. The institute aspires to become the leading institution in terms of system, examination, discipline, management, and teaching faculty.”

Recognising the success of these coaching centres in producing NEET and JEE toppers, the administration expressed confidence in exceeding students' expectations.

President of the Private Schools Association J&K (PSAJK) Ghulam Nabi Var stressed the importance of sustaining local institutes in the current educational landscape.

Chairman of Hope Classes, Sajad Ahmad Lone highlighted the significant contributions of the top three institutes, emphasizing their role in shaping hundreds of doctors and engineers for society.

Director of Mission-E, Shahnawaz Ahmad underscored the dedication of local institutes in serving underprivileged students in Kashmir.

“Every institute has taught hundreds of deserving students for free who were unable to afford the fees,” he said.

CEO of Aspire Institute, Lateef Masudie expressed his delight at the realisation of a dream to unite the top institutes under the EMERGE banner.

He revealed EMERGE’s ambitious plan to establish branches across the country in the next four years.