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Many first-year university students experience difficulties in developing conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills in introductory physics courses. To address these challenges, a structured consultation programme was implemented in the PHY111 course to provide additional academic support outside formal lecture periods. The programme consisted of lunchtime consultation sessions where students worked collaboratively in small groups with the support of trained tutors. Weekly feedback sessions were also conducted to address common conceptual difficulties identified during consultations. This study evaluates the effectiveness of the consultation programme in supporting students’ learning. Data were collected through a student survey measuring perceptions of conceptual understanding, problem-solving support, collaborative learning, tutor effectiveness, and feedback sessions. The results indicate that students perceived the consultation sessions as beneficial for improving conceptual understanding, developing problem-solving strategies, and supporting collaborative learning. The findings suggest that structured consultation programmes can play an important role in enhancing student engagement and learning in introductory physics courses.