Bait-ul-Ilm reading hall for exam preparation opens in Pulwama

PULWAMA — An air-conditioned reading hall, Bait-ul-Ilm, aimed at providing study space for students preparing for competitive exams, was inaugurated on Saturday in Pulwama in the presence of prominent figures and local citizens.

Located opposite the old District Court Complex in Pulwama, the facility offers a range of amenities, including separate rest-rooms for male and female students, Wi-Fi, and a collection of books for various competitive exams such as NEET UG, NEET PG, JEE, NTA NET, JKSSB, and NDA. The reading hall is open 24/7 and welcomes students from the 10th standard onwards.

Omar Farooq, a resident of Pathan village in Pulwama and the man behind the initiative, said he was inspired to provide such a space for students and job-seekers in his hometown after witnessing similar facilities outside Jammu and Kashmir.

“There are minimal charges for using the facility. I wanted to create a conducive environment for the youth in my hometown to prepare for competitive exams,” Omar said.

The reading hall offers individual study stations, which can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. The initiative has been widely praised by local residents and students alike, who see it as a much-needed resource in the area.