Shaheen Group expands to Mangalore in collaboration with Shepherds International Academy
Mangalore: The renowned Shaheen Group of Institutions, a leading name in the field of education, has made its entry into Mangalore by joining hands with Shepherds International Academy. The two institutions have collaborated to establish a new campus, Shepherds Shaheen, at Arkula along the Mangalore-Bangalore Highway. The announcement was made at a press conference held at the Press Club in the city, attended by key representatives from both institutions.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Abdul Qadeer, Chairman and Founder of the Shaheen Group of Institutions, expressed his vision for providing quality education that focuses not just on academic excellence but also on character building. “Our aim is to create an environment where students can flourish, grow as individuals, and become better citizens first—before they go on to become doctors, engineers, and other professionals,” he said. He highlighted that Shaheen’s approach has always been about holistic development, ensuring that students receive not just bookish knowledge but also a strong foundation in values and ethics.
The collaboration with Shepherds International Academy marks a major milestone for Shaheen, as this is its first institution in Mangalore. With a sprawling 3.6-acre campus, Shepherds Shaheen promises to offer modern facilities in an eco-friendly setting, ensuring that students get access to world-class education in a serene and inspiring environment.
Mohammed Nissar, Chairman of Shepherds International Academy, welcomed the partnership and said that combining Shepherds’ decade-long commitment to progressive education with Shaheen’s proven excellence in competitive exam training will open new doors of opportunities for students in Mangalore and nearby regions. General Secretary Mohammed Rizwan, Treasurer Shajid AK, and trustees SM Farooq and Naushad AK were also present at the event and expressed their enthusiasm for the collaboration.
Sheikh Shafiq, Regional Head of Shaheen Group for Bangalore and Mangalore, said that the institution is known for its exceptional track record in medical and engineering entrance exams. He assured that the new campus would maintain the same level of academic rigor and student support as Shaheen’s other centers across India.
Established in 1989 in Bidar, Karnataka, by Dr. Abdul Qadeer, the Shaheen Group of Institutions started with just 17 students and has now grown into one of India’s largest educational networks. Today, it operates over 105 branches across 13 states in India and even has an international presence in Saudi Arabia. More than 40,000 students study at Shaheen institutions, making it a significant force in the country’s education sector.
Shaheen has gained nationwide recognition for its exceptional results in medical and engineering entrance exams. Since 2008, over 5,000 students from Shaheen have secured MBBS seats in government medical colleges, and many more have entered top engineering and professional courses. Remarkably, Shaheen students consistently secure 1% of all government MBBS seats in India and 15% of those in Karnataka. Many of its students have gone on to study at prestigious institutions such as AIIMS Delhi, proving the effectiveness of its academic training programs.
In Karnataka, Shaheen has a particularly strong presence, especially in its home district of Bidar, where it operates multiple campuses, including separate facilities for boys and girls. The institution has earned praise for its innovative curriculum, excellent faculty, and focus on student well-being.
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BJP declares 3 candidates for Maharashtra council bypolls
Mumbai, Mar 16 (PTI): The BJP on Sunday announced the names of three candidates, including a close aide of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and a former MLA, for the March 27 by-elections to five seats in the state legislative council.
The by-elections have been necessitated due to the victory of the five sitting MLCs in the November 2024 assembly polls.
Three of the MLCs who entered the assembly were from the BJP, followed by one each of the Shiv Sena and the NCP. All three parties are constituent of the ruling Mahayuti coalition in the state.
The BJP on Sunday announced the names of Sandip Diwakarrao Joshi, former mayor of Nagpur and a close aide of Fadnavis, Sanjay Kishanrao Kenekar, general secretary of the state BJP unit, and former MLA Dadarao Yadavrao Keche, for the council bypolls.
Keche won the 2009 and 2019 assembly elections from Arvi constituency in Wardha district of the Vidarbha region. He was denied ticket for the 2024 polls as the BJP then fielded Fadnavis' former personal secretary Sumit Wankhede from the Arvi seat.
The last day for filing nominations by candidates is March 17.
The byelections of the MLCs are from the MLA quota in the 288-member legislative assembly.
The BJP has 132 MLAs, Shiv Sena 57 and NCP 41, making them comfortably placed to win all the five seats, given their dominating presence in the lower house.
The last date of scrutiny of nominations is March 18, while candidates can withdraw from the contest on March 20. If needed, voting will take place on March 27 with the MLAs forming the electoral college.
