Bangalore, Ju, 12: Hard work and perseverance should be kept in mind while preparing for competitive exams, suggested retired IPS officer Bhaskar Rao on Thursday.

Participating at the felicitation and distributing talent awards to meritorious organized by the APS Science and Commerce pre-degree college at Ananta Gnana Gangotri Avaran, Somanahalli, Kanakapura Main Road he said that students should not forget that failure is the stepping stone to victory.

Knowledge is superior than academics and scoring marks for students and personality is more important than person. Discipline and punctuality is necessary among the students, he said.

Dr. Vishnubharat Alampalli, President of the educational institution, says, “Teachers are the sculptors who shape the personality and future of the students.” He wished the students to achieve higher levels in the upcoming academic years.

General Secretary of the institution Prof. A Prakash, administrative board president of Somanahalli Division, Muruli, Trustee Nagaraju and others were present.