The Career Guidance and Skill Development Cell of N.N. Saikia College organised a special lecture programme titled “Gateway to Opportunities: Preparing for Competitive Examinations” on September 15, 2025, at the college campus. The event aimed to guide 5th-semester degree students towards effective preparation strategies for various competitive examinations and to motivate them to pursue career goals with clarity and confidence. Along with members of the cell, 58 students participated in the programme.The Career Guidance and Skill Development Cell of N.N. Saikia College organised a special lecture programme titled “Gateway to Opportunities: Preparing for Competitive Examinations” on September 15, 2025, at the college campus. The event aimed to guide 5th-semester degree students towards effective preparation strategies for various competitive examinations and to motivate them to pursue career goals with clarity and confidence. Along with members of the cell, 58 students participated in the programme.The programme began with a warm welcome address by the Principal of the College, who highlighted the role of the Career Guidance and Skill Development Cell in guiding students towards their professional aspirations. He emphasised the importance of such sessions in helping students identify their strengths, set realistic goals, and prepare systematically for government and other competitive examinations.Following this, Dr. Gautam Borah, Assistant Professor, Department of Assamese, explained the aim and objectives of the programme. He mentioned that the initiative was designed to equip students with knowledge about different career options, examination patterns, and preparation techniques, thereby creating awareness about the growing opportunities in various sectors.The keynote lecture was delivered by Mr. Kangkan Kishor Dutta, Assistant Accounts Officer, Office of the Executive Engineer, PWD (Roads), Jorhat. In his address, Mr. Dutta shared his valuable insights and personal experiences regarding the preparation for competitive examinations. He discussed strategies for time management, syllabus planning, and maintaining motivation throughout the preparation period. He also stressed the importance of consistency, hard work, and self-belief in achieving success.The session concluded with an interactive question-and-answer segment, during which students actively participated and sought guidance from the resource person. The event proved to be highly informative and inspiring for all attendees.The programme ended with a vote of thanks to the resource person, faculty members, and students for their enthusiastic participation, marking the event as a successful and enriching experience for the college community.