India’s junior scientists delivered a stellar performance at the 22nd International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) held in Sirius, Russia, from November 22 to December 1, 2025. The six-member Indian team clinched two gold and four silver medals, standing tall among 24 competing nations and 140 young participants.

The team comprised Aadish Jain (Haryana) and Anmol Kumar (Punjab), each securing a gold medal, while Asmi Imandar (Maharashtra), Sai Sarvan Muvvala (Telangana), Ruhan Mohanty (Bhubaneswar), and Tejas SV (Tamil Nadu) earned silver medals. Over three intense exams—two theory and one practical, each lasting three hours—participants were rigorously tested on concepts spanning physics, chemistry, and biology.

India’s selection process was highly competitive, starting with over 50,000 students nationwide who appeared for the Junior Science Olympiad, conducted by the Indian Association of Physics Teachers across nearly 1,200 centres. The top performers advanced through multiple advanced tests before the final team was chosen.

The Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), under the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, coordinated the national Olympiad efforts, supported by the Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Science and Technology, and the Ministry of Human Resource Development.

The Indian delegation was led by experts Shirish Pathare (HBCSE–TIFR), Prof. Vedavyasa (retired, St. Joseph’s College), and Aravinda S. (IISc Challakere), with scientific observer Geetha R.S. from Vijaya College Bengaluru.

The IJSO, dedicated to students aged 15 and below, continues to foster scientific curiosity and excellence, challenging young minds to apply theoretical knowledge through practical experiments and solidifying India’s place on the global science stage.