The Indian Community School, Kuwait in collaboration with Vedhik IAS Academy, India marked a significant milestone in the academic landscape by initiating expert - led guidance for the Global Competitive Examination, the first initiative of its kind in Kuwait. The initiative aims to guide students from Classes VIII to XII toward success in national and international competitive exams such as UPSC, Indian Civil Service, SAT, CLAT, NDA, and UN Civil Services.
Vedhik IAS Academy, India (founded and mentored by top IAS, IPS and IFS officers) is renowned for its coaching strategies towards cracking the global competitive exams. Recognized with the 'Excellent Global E-Learning Award-2020' from the UN, the academy prepares students for 568 competitive exams, drawing insights from top civil servants. It also offers scholarship guidance to help meritorious students secure financial support for admissions into prestigious Indian and foreign universities.
The orientation programme for the Global Competitive Examination was held across the four ICSK campuses - The Indian Community School, Kuwait (Senior), The Indian School of Excellence, The Indian Community School (Khaitan) and The Indian Community School (Amman) from 24th to 26th April 2025. It aimed to introduce students to the vast opportunities offered by global competitive examinations, instill early awareness, ignite ambition and prepare students to face the challenges of highly competitive national and international examinations with confidence and clarity. The programme saw the enthusiastic participation from students and parents alike.
The inaugural ceremony conducted on Thursday, 24th April 2025 at The Indian Community School, Senior was honored by the presence of distinguished guests, Mr. M.P. Joseph, IAS, Former Secretary to the United Nations and Former Chief Secretary of Kerala and Dr. Babu Sebastian, Former Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University and Kannur University. The presence of Mr. Shaik Abdul Rahiman, Hon. Chairman to the Board of Trustees, ICSK, further elevated the prestige of the event.
The session commenced with the recitation of verses from the holy Quran. Dr. V. Binumon, Principal and Senior Administrator of ICSK extended a warm welcome to the audience. In his address, Dr. V. Binumon emphasized on the power of thinking, the power of dreaming and the power of achieving. He highlighted the growing importance of competency-based learning and how platforms like these play a vital role in equipping students with the critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities.
Mr. M.P. Joseph, IAS in his insightful and inspiring talk, commended the ICSK’s management for taking the initiative to organize such an impactful event. He described the Indian Civil Service as the ‘steel frame of the country’, highlighting its role as the backbone of governance and administration. He elaborated on the benefits of joining the Civil Services, pointing out the material rewards, the opportunity to serve the underprivileged, and the power to make meaningful changes in people’s lives. He motivated students by stating that the IAS is not just a job but a chance to be a social worker, leader and change-maker.
Mr. M.P. Joseph passionately listed the many reasons why one should aspire to join the Civil Services. He emphasized that success in such exams demands sincerity, hard work, and a deep analytical understanding of subjects. He spoke about the need to cultivate reading habits, stay curious and build a broad perspective on the world through newspapers and books.
Drawing from his vast experience with the Indian Administrative Service and the United Nations, he shared anecdotes and insights that motivated students to read widely, think critically and prepare sincerely. His words served not only as guidance but also a source of great motivation for both students and parents.
Dr. Babu Sebastian, Former Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University and Kannur University gave an in-depth presentation on the Vedhik IAS Academy, which has been at the forefront of nurturing future civil servants and professionals through structured guidance and coaching. He elaborated on the Vedhik IAS Academy’s structured programme, which includes online and offline coaching, weekly lectures, workshops, monthly and yearly assessments, university admission support and career guidance.
Psychometric Test and Counselling is conducted at the time of admission to access each student’s potential, learning style, career interests thereby providing personalized guidance through individual counselling.
He elaborated on the academy’s mission to empower students for UPSC Civil Services. The academy also offers training for exams such as SAT, NDA, CLAT, and UN and Indian Civil Services. Students are guided for National and International Scholarship Exam like Inspire Scholarship National Talent Search Examination (NTSE), National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship, Fulbright Fellowship, Chevening Scholarship, Commonwealth Scholarship, Gates Cambridge Scholarship and many more. This helps in making higher education more accessible and affordable for meritorious students. It also provides special guidance for competitions like Olympiads, Quizzes, Speech competitions, Essay Writing, Character presentations, Group discussions & Debates.
Chat shows featuring interactions with real civil servants like IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS officers, vice chancellors, and globally recognized personalities is one of the key highlights of the academy. 25 mock exams of different competitive exams will be conducted to prepare the students to achieve success in the global competitive examinations.
Dr. Babu Sebastian also explained the entire UPSC exam cycle — while providing valuable insights into eligibility, age criteria and preparation timelines. He stressed the importance of beginning preparation early, developing consistent study habits and maintaining focus. He reassured students and parents that, with dedication and the right guidance, success in even the most competitive exams is attainable.
The sessions concluded with an engaging question-and-answer segment, where students and parents had the opportunity to clarify their doubts and gather detailed information on exam patterns, preparation strategies and career prospects. .
Shaik Abdul Rahiman, Hon. Chairman to the Board of Trustees presented mementos to Mr. M.P. Joseph, IAS and Dr. Babu Sebastian as a token of appreciation and gratitude. Vote of thanks proposed by Mrs. Susan Rajesh, Vice Principal of ICSK Senior drew curtains to the insightful event.
The Global Competitive Examination Orientation Programme at ICSK was a resounding success. It was a transformative experience for all attendees, who left the sessions better informed, highly motivated, and inspired to explore academic and professional possibilities at a global level. With this initiative, ICSK has once again reaffirmed its commitment to educational excellence, innovation and holistic student development.