Students from Guwahati delivered an impressive performance in the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) examinations for the academic year 2025–26, bringing recognition to the city on the international stage. The SOF Olympiads this year witnessed participation from millions of students across 72 countries, including more than 42,000 students from Guwahati. Among the top achievers, Nishanth Chettri of Class 1 from St. Rose School secured International Rank 1 in the International General Knowledge Olympiad (IGKO). Arnab Bhagowati of Class 4 from Modern English School achieved International Rank 1 in the National Science Olympiad (NSO), while Rohit Mahto of Class 4 from Happy Montessori High School secured International Rank 1 in the International Hindi Olympiad (IHO). All three students will receive gold medals.
Ahana Bhuyan of Class 1 from Maharishi Vidya Mandir-IV secured International Rank 3 in the National Science Olympiad and will be awarded a bronze medal. The students will also receive Certificates of Outstanding Performance and Certificates of Distinction. SOF Founder and Director Mahabir Singh congratulated the students, parents and schools, stating that the Olympiads continue to encourage critical thinking and academic excellence among young learners.
The achievements have highlighted Guwahati’s growing academic ecosystem and the increasing participation of students in global-level competitions.