Mubashir Amin, a Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officer of the 2013 batch, has been selected for the prestigious Chevening Award 2025-26 to pursue a Master’s degree in Public Policy at SOAS University of London, beginning September 2025.

An engineering graduate, Amin brings with him over 12 years of experience in the state civil services, having served at the cutting-edge level of governance.Alongside his administrative career, he has been an active member of the Executive Council of the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), J&K Branch, and has contributed to research and publications in the fields of governance and public policy.

The Chevening Scholarship, the UK government’s flagship international award programme, offers emerging leaders an opportunity to study in the UK, build networks, and contribute to positive change in their home countries.

“Chevening Scholars are heading to the UK to learn new skills, make lifelong connections, and create lasting impact. As he embarks on this transformative journey, we wish him every success and look forward to his contributions towards shaping India’s growth story in the future,” the programme said.