AWARDS & RECOGNITION
My journey through these competitions reflects my passion for strategy, logic, and continuous learning across both national and global platforms
Leading & Learning
1. YES Competion Part II
Present an environmentally sustainable invention with accurate calculations such as cost, energy effiiciency and size. Our idea was a solar panel add-on to your car
Contribution
I took charge and created the majority of the PPT presentation and formatted all slides. I researched almost all aspects of the projects, calculated all values like cost, area, energy production and overall effieciency.
Experience, what I learned
In this competition, I learned to take initiative and organisational skills while also gaining a huge awareness of the environmental impact of the transportation sector. I learned about how to find useful sources of information. My own leadership skills improved greatly, and my coordination skills also improved. Visiting IITm again was an amazing experience as always, and this time we went to a different part of the campus and learned a lot about the works of the IWMA
2. Simplii IITm (Shastra)
1st place
Present a complex topic in a simple yet informative way. Round 1 is a video submission, Round 2 is a presentation and speech. Our topic was Entropy and how it affects our existence.
Contribution
I helped create the PPT presentation and formatted all the slides (a total of 26). I also researched and presented a third of the topic.
Experience, what I learned
One challenge I faced was that I had stepped in for a member who had dropped out, so I ended up spending a long time catching up to understand the mind-blowing concept of entropy and how it controls our daily activities, relationships and even time. What was even trickier was taking that super complicated topic and making it easy for a person who knows almost nothing about it to understand. It was awesome going to IIT for the first time too, and it was way huger than I could have even imagined. I learned a lot of other concepts, like vectors and the doppler effect.
3. Scientist in You competition
3rd place
Build and present your own idea about sustainable urban development. Create a working model to display the concepts and how it works.
Contribution
I made the model for our project, which was the combination of two green concepts: The great bubble column and the plastic-eating fungi. My teammate made the design for the bubble column and collection tube, where the fungi (which we didn’t have) would digest the plastic. I also designed the ppt and presented our project to our judges.
Experience, what I learned
In this competition, I strengthened my teamwork skills as we built the model. I was able to visualise the structure of the model and, with the help of my teammate, was able to construct the model. We faced some difficulty with the bubbling tube, but we managed to make it with a hose and a balloon. Along with that, I gained valuable presentation skills, as we had to present our project clearly and concisely to the judges, and had a great time taking a look at other competitors’ projects.
4. WSC: The Tournement of Champions
6th top scholar overall
The final round of the WSC, only the best from the 6 global competitions qualify for this round
Contribution
I was part of a group of three. I served as the second speaker for debates, one of the writers and clicker holder in the scholars bowl, meaning I had to make the final decision on the option
Experience, what I learned
Unlike last time, this time both my original teammates dropped out, leaving me to find new teammates from a completely different state. At first, I was uncomfortable meeting and working with these new teammates, but they were very welcoming, and we pulled each other up. I learned a lot more in-depth about the topics we had in the Seoul Round, as they dropped new content to learn for the TOC. Additionally, I sharpened my debate and writing skills, becoming 51st and 58th in those sections, respectively, with our team winning all three of the debates. I was very happy with how I improved in debate, as I was much more confident and assertive, engaging the judges in what I had to say.
5. Published Short Story in a Scholastic Collection
for The Scholastic Writers Academy
This is a 10-day course that teaches us how to conceptualise, structure and write stories
Contribution
My story, about a stranded man trying to secure materials for a raft, was one of 3 stories that featured in the blurb of the collection (which comprised 20). The collection actually sold well and had a relaunch, which my own principal attended.
Experience, what I learned
This was really an informative lesson on how to turn a blank page into a canvas for my ideas. I leanred a lot about the stages of writing, as well as many literary deivices. The course as a whole was very useful, and I’m very happy with my final work
6. Ashoka University
Technology Immersion Program
A 4-day intensive technology program at Ashoka University featuring back-to-back workshops on ideation, GitHub, APIs, data science, AI tools, and pitching. The program focused on hands-on learning, collaboration, and real-world problem solving
Contribution
Worked as part of a team to develop StudySyncAI, an online smart planner designed to adapt a student’s timetable based on preferred study hours, exam dates, and subject difficulty in order to improve time management and academic performance. I also explored game development platforms such as Godot, learning how to work with its tools and workflows
Experience, what I learned
The program provided valuable insight into turning ideas into functional products. One of the main challenges was team coordination, as our group initially struggled to align on a single idea and distribute tasks effectively. This experience taught me the importance of clear decision-making, communication, and structured workload distribution. Moving forward, I’ve learned to establish clarity early and ensure equal responsibility across team members to improve collaboration and execution
7. CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION IN FERMAT CONTEST
FOR THE CENTRE FOR EDUCATION IN MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTING
This distinction was awarded for ranking in the top twenty-five percent of contestants in the Fermat Contest 2026, conducted by the University of Waterloo, Canada.
Contribution
This achievement reflects strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and mathematical reasoning skills demonstrated during the contest. Competing in an internationally recognized mathematics competition required precision, logical application of concepts, and speed in solving challenging problems.
Experience, what I learned
Participating in the Fermat Contest was an enriching academic experience that strengthened my confidence in mathematics. It improved my ability to approach complex problems systematically and enhanced my critical thinking under time constraints. This recognition motivated me to continue pursuing excellence in advanced mathematical problem solving.
