Mother of Two Cracks ‘JKAS’ on Fourth Try!
Suhail Khan
Srinagar, Nov 01 : Dreams Do Come True! And there is no age or stage for fulfilling them. With determination, passion, and enthusiasm, anyone can achieve their goals and set an example.
Such an example is a mother of two children in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, who qualified for the JKAS exam, demonstrating that with hard work and dedication, anyone can realize their dreams at any stage of life.
Meet Nashra Batool, a mother of two who cracked the JKAS exam with the 20th rank.
Nashra Batool’s story is inspiring, showing how one can reach their destination despite challenges. No matter how difficult the journey may be, when a person has zeal and determination, success comes knocking at their door.
In an interview with The Web Story/The Varmul Post, Nashra shared her journey: “I did my schooling in Kishtwar, then graduated with a BE in Electrical Engineering from Jammu University in 2012. However, I got married in 2014 and now have two kids.”
She started preparing for the JKAS exam in 2014. “KAS was on my mind during my graduation. In 2016, I made my first attempt but couldn’t succeed. I tried again and failed, and then tried once more before I succeeded on my fourth attempt. I never accepted failure; I always tried to fight back, believing that success was waiting for me no matter how many attempts it took.”
She said that “failure is never the end; it’s always a fresh start. I believe that after every failed attempt, there is a new beginning and a new chance to work even harder until you succeed.”
When asked if being a mother and navigating life with in-laws posed challenges in pursuing her dreams, Nashra said it all depends on the support system. “Alhamdulillah, my husband has been a key player among my supporters. My parents also played a vital role in encouraging me to maintain a positive mindset and stay focused on my goals.”
“There are hurdles and many difficulties,” she acknowledged, “but if you are determined to achieve something, there definitely comes a day when you will reach your destination.”
Nashra said that at one point she thought about giving up because “my kids needed me more. They were at an age where they needed me, so I thought I had to be there for them. But then my kids encouraged me, saying, ‘Mom, don’t give up, keep going and fight for your dreams.’ They never let me feel like I had failed.”
“The whole family dreamed of my success, from my husband to my kids to my parents. It was a mission made possible. Sometimes I felt my failures were shattering my family’s dreams.”
“It wasn’t easy; it took me 10 years to make this dream come true. In fulfilling this dream, the aspirations of my entire family were involved.”
Nashra expressed her gratitude to her husband, stating that his supportive nature brought her this far. “Without his encouragement, it wouldn’t have been possible. I feel blessed to have a husband who motivates me to pursue my dreams.”
In a message to aspiring candidates, Nashra advised: “Do not underestimate your potential; never give up. Maintain your consistency, keep trying. Failure is a part of the journey, but hard work always pays off.”
This story is living example for thousands of aspirants who often forget their dreams or hesitate to pursue them. The reality is that dreams can be realized at any stage, regardless of marriage or failure in the first attempt. When there is passion and determination to move forward, hard work truly pays off.
Pertinently, Breaking barriers, women in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are reaching remarkable heights, making their parents and the state proud through their hard work and dedication.
Kashmiri women have consistently excelled in education, not only cracking major exams but also securing prominent positions and serving as inspirations for others.
In the recently declared Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) result of Combined Competitive Examinations (CCE)-2023 Sanjeev Kumar from Jammu has secured the first position by scoring 1089 points while Iqra Farooq a daughter of a tailor from Srinagar has secured second position. She has scored 1078 marks.
