· Uma T.V. Iyer, a Long Term Classroom Program student of FIITJEE Coimbatore Centre, has been awarded Bronze Medal at the prestigious European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) 2016, held at Busteni, Romania
· 2 students, both from FIITJEE, represented India at the International level by participating in EGMO, 2016
· Both girls have shown exemplary performance and FIITJEE is proud of their outstanding commitment and accomplishment
April 25 2016, 13.05 PM IST || Pocket News Alert
New Delhi, April 25, 2016: As a major achievement for India and for FIITJEE, Uma T.V.Iyer, a student of FIITJEE’s Long term Classroom program, has bagged a Bronze Medal at the European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) 2016, held at Busteni, Romania.
Uma T.V. Iyer
The European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad is an International Mathematics competition similar in style to the International Mathematical Olympiad, with two papers taken on consecutive days. Participating countries send teams consisting of four female mathematicians of school age. The European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad was held from 10th to 16th April, 2016 in Busteni, Romania.
Uma T.V. Iyer is a Four-Year Classroom Program student of FIITJEE Coimbatore Centre and currently a student of class XII. She is also a Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) scholar, 2015 and has qualified in the National Talent Search Standard Examination (NTSE), Stage I.
Haimoshri Das, who belongs to FIITJEE Kolkata Centre, also represented India at EGMO 2016. FIITJEE is very happy that both students participating at this prestigious Olympiad at an International level, are from their institute and have contributed in bringing laurels to our country.
“It is a proud moment for us. The excitement level cannot be imagined. Uma winning the Bronze Medal at such a prestigious international competition has not only proven her potential, but has also given us the acclamation that we constantly strive for in pursuit of excellence. We at FIITJEE always encourage our students to explore their caliber in depth and help bring out their intellectual acumen. Being among the top positions is also an indication to the rest of the world that the brain of future Mathematics also lies in India,” said Mr. R L Trikha, Director FIITJEE.
“The resounding achievement of our students is a befitting answer to prove that we have some of the world’s brightest minds, and if we groom them well and provide them with a favorable environment, they can work wonders. It is a matter of extreme pride for FIITJEE that we were able to nurture a talent that has made India proud at the global stage”, said Mr. R L Trikha, Director, FIITJEE.
The results confirm the fact that students from India have strengths and intellectual capability at par with the International students. With exposure to competitive exams at an Early stage, Best-in-class faculty and a Comprehensive teaching methodology, FIITJEE ensures that its students are not only geared-up fully for JEE Advanced, JEE Main and other Scholastic exams such as KVPY, NTSE, but also for Olympiads at National as well as International level.
European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO), 2017 will be held in Switzerland.