Prof. Shamim Ahmad is the first Muslim to be appointed as a teacher of Vedanta in 59 year-old history of the Ramakrishna Mission College, Belur ... Prof. Shamim, 26-year-old is well-versed in Advaita, Vedanta, Mimamsa, Sankhya, Yoga and Nyaya ... He was recommended by the College Service Commission (with) first class honours in Philosophy from Presidency College, Masters from Calcutta University and appointed on merit ... Source: The Azad Academy Journal)