Biswarup Seal, a tenth grader from PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya in Howrah, has secured the first rank nationally in the prestigious National Science Olympiad (NSO) for the 2024-25 academic year. Awarded a gold medal and a merit certificate, Biswarup stood out among millions of students across 72 countries who participated in this year’s SOF Olympiad exams.
This year’s Olympiad witnessed participation from approximately 96,499 schools across 4,000 cities, including over 22,300 students from Howrah. Renowned local institutions such as Don Bosco School, Oxford High School, Chandanapara Children’s Academy, and The Holy Child also took part. Mahabir Singh, Founder Director of the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF), highlighted the organization’s 27 years of fostering academic excellence through eight Olympiad exams covering subjects from science to commerce.
Howrah reflects growing enthusiasm for these competitive academic events, with parents and educators emphasizing the importance of such platforms in identifying student strengths and encouraging global-level competition. Local coaching centers have reported a surge in enrollments, underscoring the city’s commitment to nurturing young talent. Besides Olympiads, SOF runs several social initiatives, including scholarships for meritorious girls from economically weaker backgrounds and support for defense service families, along with academic camps and training programs aimed at holistic student development.