Jamia Millia Islamia’s RCA-CCCP Hosts First Alumni Meet; Celebrates Record 120 Selections in in Central and State Services
TNN News : The Residential Coaching Academy (RCA), Centre of Coaching and Career Planning (CCCP), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), marked a significant milestone by hosting its first-ever alumni meet in its 15-year history. Titled “Ek Shaam RCA Ke Naam,” the event held last week brought together more than 30 alumni from across the country while celebrating the academy’s highest-ever annual achievement of 120 selections in the UPSC Civil Services Examination, Indian Forest Service Examination, State Civil Services, and other Central Services during 2025–26. Alumni serving in various services travelled from different states of the country to be part of the celebration, making the gathering as much a reunion of shared memory as a milestone of collective achievement.
The event was held under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor, JMI, Prof. Mazhar Asif and Registrar, JMI, Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, whose vision and guidance have resulted in the stellar growth of the Academy. Prof. Samina Bano, Professor In-Charge, RCA, said the record achievement reflects the university’s sustained support, strategic vision, and administrative leadership, which have enabled the Academy to reach new milestones.
Established with the mission of providing quality, residential coaching to students preparing for the civil services and other competitive examinations, RCA also placed on record its appreciation of the Offg. Controller of Examinations, Prof. Ahteshamul Haque, whose valuable insight and meticulous planning have contributed significantly to RCA’s All India Entrance Test, along with the Finance Officer and other university officials for their continued institutional support.
The watershed achievement of 120 selections in a single year stands as testament to the hard work and perseverance of RCA’s candidates; the dedication of the RCA team, RCA counsellors, and the Academic Coordinator and Lead; and the enduring support of resource persons, test series, specialised sessions, mentoring by alumni mock panellists and supporting staff.
The evening’s programme included felicitation of the selected candidates and reflections from alumni on their journey from RCA’s classrooms to the corridors of public service.
Dr. Saba Mahmood Bashir, Assistant Professor In-Charge, RCA, delivered the vote of thanks, expressing sincere gratitude to the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor and the Esteemed Registrar for their vision and steadfast commitment to RCA and Jamia Millia Islamia. She also acknowledged the Offg. Controller of Examinations, Dean Students’ Welfare, Chief Proctor, Director of Sports, Deans, Directors, Provosts, Chief Medical Officer, Security Advisor, faculty members, distinguished alumni, selected candidates and their parents, and the various University departments, including the Building Department, Sanitation, Horticulture, and MCRC, as well as Team RCA, for their invaluable support and dedicated efforts in making the programme a memorable success.
