# MGM College principal urges students to believe in themselves before exams 2026-11-08T15:41:09+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Dr R K Behera, principal of MGM College, has urged students to approach their semester examinations with confidence and integrity. The exams begin on Monday, 2 November 2026. In a message to students, Behera said the examination hall is a place to demonstrate knowledge, not a place to fear. He advised students to read questions carefully, manage time wisely, and avoid comparing themselves with classmates. He stressed that character and discipline matter more than marks, and that a temporary setback should not lead to permanent loss of confidence. Behera appealed to students to maintain academic honesty, stating that a result earned through hard work is far more valuable than one obtained through unfair means. He also offered prayers for wisdom and a peaceful mind. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The message frames examinations as one milestone, not the final measure of a student's worth. By foregrounding integrity and resilience over marks, Behera addresses the anxiety common during exam season while also reinforcing institutional values. The appeal against unfair means signals that the college expects adherence to conduct rules. What remains unaddressed is how the college will support students who struggle during or after the exams. ## Coverage - morungexpress.com Straight publication of principal's message without editorial framing This brief was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: MGM College, R K Behera Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/mgm-college-principal-urges-students-to-believe-in-themselves-before-exams/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/mgm-college-principal-urges-students-to-believe-in-themselves-before-exams/#story-in-brief How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/