The Department of English at MES Asmabi College, P. Vemballur, organized an insightful orientation session titled Scholarly Pursuits: A Pathway to NET and PhD Preparation for Aspiring Students on 4th December 2024. The session aimed to provide first-year MA English students with a roadmap to academic excellence, focusing on preparation strategies for the National Eligibility Test (NET) and pursuing doctoral research. The session was led by Mr. Manosh Manoharan, Assistant Professor of English at Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth. His expertise in research methodologies and academic preparation provided the students with a well-rounded understanding of the challenges and opportunities in higher studies. Mr. Manoharan highlighted the significance of scholarly research in the field of English