‘TIPS’ to tackle competitive exams

JEDDAH  — Focus Saudi, an educational organization, successfully conducted the 7th TIPS Eng/Med Model Entrance Examination on March 25 at various centers in Saudi Arabia with the aim of fostering the self-confidence of the students preparing for all India and state level engineering and medical entrance examinations. TIPS (Test to inspire the pre-professionals) exam is being conducted by MSM Kerala since past seven years and was extended to the Gulf countries in partnership with Focus International. The exam is carried out strictly in line with the AIPMT and JEE entrance examination pattern. Following actual entrance exam systems including the OMR answer sheets and centralized evaluation help the students to track their position and overcome their weaknesses especially the time management during the examination. Number of students from various schools in and around Jeddah appeared for the exam at International Indian School Jeddah, Girls. An orientation session for the students and parents was conducted after the exam, and it was led by Dr. Ismail Maritheri of King Abdulaziz University, Salah Karadan, chief advisor of Focus Saudi, Prinsad Parayi, CEO-Focus Saudi, Shaahid Ali, Asst. CEO and Basil, finance manager of Focus Saudi. “A systematic approach with high commitment and self-confidence is required to win such competitive exams,” said Dr. Ismail Maritheri in his motivational speech addressing the students. The main motive and aim of Focus Saudi and MSM Kerala for conducting TIPS is to help the aspiring professionals to overcome the fear and anxiety and also provide motivation and guidance to prepare and crack such exams, said the TIPS Exam Coordinator Eng. Shaahid. The exam in Dammam was held at International Indian School Dammam. The orientation session was led by Zainul Abideen, President Saudi Indian Islahi Center-Dammam Chapter,  Shabeer Velladath COO-Focus Saudi and Mohammed Rafi, chief coordinator of TIPS Exam in Saudi Arabia. Exam was organized and controlled by Abdullah, Fawas and Mohammed Yusuf Kodinji. The venue for the exam in Riyadh was at Mahatma International School. Haseeb Kodungallur addressed the students providing the tips and guidance for preparing and appearing for competitive entrance exams. Shamsuddin CEO – Focus Riyadh, Mahmood Veliyancode, Faiyas Tanur, Jishad, Arif Kadalundi, Shareef Palath and Zubair Kochi controlled the exam. Focus Saudi, Buraidah chapter along with the parent’s forum, organized TIPS model exam at International Indian School Buraidah. Tips and guidance to students were given by Muhammed Basheer, former chairman of IIS Buraidah, and Mujeeb Abdul Gafoor. Raihanath Sakeer was the invigilator for the exam.