Mysore :Gurudath Hegde, State IAS topper with a national ranking of 25 hailing from Dharwad,  interacting with students at a programme organized jointly by Maharaja’s College, Yuvaraja’s College and Centre for Proficiency Development and Placement Services (CPDPS) of Mysore University at Maharaja’s College Centenary Hall here this morning advised them to “Grasp what you read as reading should be qualitative and not just quantitative,”.

He advised the students to cultivate the basic behaviour of reading books and newspapers and develop a passion for knowledge.  He asked the students to change their mindset first as nothing was impossible and inferiority complex should be shunned. He suggested them to be confident in their work as perseverance and hard work always ensured success.

Students asked him  whether coaching was essential for competitive examinations like IAS, he replied, “Yes,  coaching at a right centre would put the students in the right groove to reach the goal.” He added that,  during coaching, a student could meet people, interact and exchange ideas and knowledge. However, he contended that” a good coaching would involve a lot of money and time but should be utilized properly.”

About 1,500 students of various colleges participated in the programme and interacted with Hegde after listening to the valuable tips given by him.

Maharaja’s College Principal Prof. B. Nagarajmurthy, Administrative Officer Vasanth, Yuvaraja’s College Placement Officer Swarnamala, CPDPS Director Dr. Niranjan Vanalli and others were present.