'Hold High The Flame' - Episode 04

 The 4th episode of the 'Hold High The Flame' series was conducted on 13th of April 2023, via Google Meet. This time the episode's guest was Mr Nihal Omar, an esteemed alumnus of the EE batch 2021, IET Lucknow. Mr Omar achieved a remarkable feat by securing AIR 9 in the highly competitive GATE examination, making him an exceptional role model for aspiring engineers. His exceptional performance not only reflects his dedication and hard work but also positions him as a source of inspiration for current and future students.

The session began with Mr Omar sharing his personal journey, highlighting the challenges he faced and the lessons he learned throughout his preparation for the GATE examination. He emphasised the importance of maintaining a positive mindset, setting achievable goals, and persevering through setbacks. Mr Nihal's journey served as a motivation for the attendees, showcasing that success is attainable with the right mindset and determination.

He delved into the study strategies and techniques that he employed during his GATE preparation. He discussed the significance of understanding the syllabus, creating a study plan, and allocating sufficient time for each subject. He also emphasised the importance of consistent practice and revising the notes, solving previous year's question papers, and taking mock tests to build exam confidence and time management skills.These insights allowed the attendees to gain a deeper understanding of the key subjects and enhance their preparation strategies for the exam.

Additionally, attendees had the opportunity to interact with Mr Nihal Omar on a more personal level, establishing connections and gaining further inspiration.

The interactive session proved to be an invaluable experience for everyone involved. The session not only provided practical insights but also fostered a sense of motivation, determination, and community among the attendees. With the knowledge and inspiration gained from the session, the participants left with renewed enthusiasm to pursue their aspirations and achieve their goals in the field of electrical engineering.

The 4th episode of the Hold High The Flame series was a huge success for the entire team. The students thanked Faculty Advisor Dr Nitin Anand Srivastava, Head of the Department Prof Kuldeep Sahay, and the entire EES team for organising such an informative session.