India Shines Bright: 3 Gold Medals & 7th Rank at International Mathematical Olympiad 2025
India has once again proven its academic prowess by securing a 7th place global ranking at the 66th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) 2025, held from July 10–21 on the Sunshine Coast, Australia. Competing against the brightest young minds from 110 countries, India brought home a total of six medals — 3 Gold, 2 Silver, and 1 Bronze — achieving the highest team score in its history.
🏆 India's Medal Tally at IMO 2025
| 🥇 Gold Medalists | State |
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| Kanav Talwar | Delhi |
| Aarav Gupta | Delhi |
| Adhitya Mangudy | Maharashtra |
| 🥈 Silver Medalists | State |
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| Abel George Mathew | Karnataka |
| Aadish Jain | Delhi |
| 🥉 Bronze Medalist | State |
|---|---|
| Archit Manas | Delhi |
India’s total team score: 193 out of 252
✅ This is India’s highest-ever team score in the history of IMO participation.
📚 About the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)
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The IMO is the world’s most prestigious mathematics competition for high school students.
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It includes two 4.5-hour exams over two days, with six challenging problems in total.
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Participants are selected through rigorous national and regional contests.
📈 Historic Achievement for India
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This is only the second time ever India has won 3 gold medals — the first time was in 1998.
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India has participated in IMO since 1989, and now has 23 gold medals in total.
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India was ranked 4th in 2024, 9th in 2023, and now 7th in 2025 — showing consistent top-10 performance.
👨🏫 Mentors and Organizing Body
The Indian team was selected and trained under the guidance of the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), Mumbai.
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Team Leader: Prof. Shanta Laishram (ISI Delhi)
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Deputy Leader: Dr. Mainak Ghosh (ISI Bengaluru)
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Observers: Atul Shatavart Nadig and Dr. Rijul Saini
Their mentorship and tireless training played a key role in this success.
🔍 Why This Matters
India's performance at the IMO is more than just a medal tally. It represents:
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🌟 The growing strength of India in global STEM education
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🧠 The power of early math talent identification and nurturing
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🇮🇳 A new generation of youth excelling on the global academic stage
🗓️ What’s Next?
With this momentum, India will now look ahead to the 67th IMO in 2026. Given the current trajectory, the country is poised for even greater success in the years to come.
India’s stellar showing at the IMO 2025 is not just a win for the six participants—it’s a proud moment for the entire nation. The blend of brilliance, discipline, mentorship, and national support is creating a new wave of excellence in mathematics. 🌍
Let’s celebrate these young minds—and inspire more students to aim for the stars!