Vankar Seva Sangh Organizes Highly Successful Competitive Exam Guidance Seminar at Gyan Bhavan

Under the visionary leadership of Vankar Seva Sangh (VSS), in collaboration with Samay Foundation (Zundal) and Samvidhan Academy (Gandhinagar), a grand and inspiring guidance seminar was organized for competitive exam aspirants. The seminar took place on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM at 'Gyan Bhavan', drawing more than 50 ambitious candidates from Ahmedabad and its surrounding regions who eagerly registered and participated.

The event witnessed an overwhelming response and was attended by students currently enrolled in the competitive exam classes at Gyan Bhavan, regular readers from the library, esteemed organization leaders, trustees, executive committee members, life members, generous donors, and supportive parents.

Grand Inauguration and Felicitation of Dignitaries

The seminar commenced with the traditional auspicious lamp-lighting ceremony. The event was inaugurated by the chief guest, the revered Dr. Vikalp Kotwal Sir (Founder of Samvidhan Academy, Gandhinagar), alongside Vankar Seva Sangh President Shri Manubhai Parmar, General Secretary Shri Motilal Patanwala, and Dr. Shubham Chauhan / Shri Himanshu Jadav from the Samay Foundation. Flowers and garlands were offered to pay rich tributes to Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar and Mahamanav Veer Maya.

Following the traditions of the Vankar Seva Sangh, the keynote speaker, Dr. Vikalp Kotwal Sir, was honored and felicitated with a statue of Tathagat Buddha, a traditional shawl, and a floral bouquet. Additionally, as the seminar coincided with the auspicious occasion of World Mother's Day, Smt. Harsha Chauhan and Smt. Manjulaben Jadav from the Samay Foundation were also warmly honored with bouquets by VSS.

Success Mantras for Competitive Exams by Dr. Vikalp Kotwal Sir

Following the felicitation ceremony, the main session began. Dr. Vikalp Kotwal Sir provided precise, practical, and highly motivating guidance to the aspirants. In his insightful address, he focused deeply on the following key areas:

• The Changing Exam Pattern: Understanding recent structural changes in competitive examinations and adapting preparation strategies accordingly.
• Smart Study Strategy (What to Read vs. What to Skip): Selecting the right study material and managing time effectively to maximize output.
• Mental Preparedness: Keeping exam stress at bay, maintaining high morale, and building unbreakable self-confidence.
• Absolute Focus on Goals: Staying disciplined, avoiding digital distractions like social media, and remaining dedicated to the ultimate career objective.

At the conclusion of his speech, Dr. Kotwal Sir engaged in an interactive Q&A session with the students, addressing their doubts and offering strategic solutions to their academic queries. The interactive session filled the entire hall with positive energy and enthusiasm.

Institutional Vision and Educational Projects

Earlier in the seminar, VSS President Shri Manubhai Parmar and General Secretary Shri Motilal Patanwala introduced the organization to the gathering. They highlighted the various social and welfare activities conducted by VSS in the past and shed light on the upcoming educational projects aimed at empowering the youth of the community.

Expressing deep gratitude, Dr. Shubham Chauhan and Shri Himanshu Jadav from Samay Foundation thanked VSS for the seamless execution and excellent coordination of the event. Vankar Seva Sangh also extended a heartfelt vote of thanks to all the dignitaries, parents, and students whose presence made the seminar a 100% success.

The entire event was beautifully managed and anchored by the Education Minister of the organization, Shri Chandravadan Sutariya. The highly successful and motivating seminar concluded on a delightful note with delicious refreshments (Suruchi Alpahar) arranged for all the attendees.