India Shines at IMO 2025 with 3 Gold Medals
A Golden Moment for India
India scored 193 out of 252 points — the country’s highest ever at the IMO. Gold medal winners included Kanav Talwar, Aarav Gupta, and Adhitya Mangudy. Abel George Mathew and Aadish Jain won silver, while Archit Manas secured bronze.
This is only the second time India has won three golds — the first was in 1998. The 7th rank also matches India’s best previous ranks from 1998 and 2001.
Strong Support System Behind the Team
The team’s success is due to the rigorous process by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), under the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. HBCSE selects and trains the team through camps, mock exams, and expert mentorship.
This year’s team was trained by Prof. Shanta Laishram from ISI Delhi and Dr. Mainak Ghosh from ISI Bengaluru. Observers included Mr. Atul Shatavart Nadig from MIT and Dr. Rijul Saini.
India’s Consistent Rise in the IMO
India is steadily climbing in the IMO rankings. In 2024, the team ranked 4th and won four golds. Since 2019, India has bagged 12 golds — nine of them in just the last three years (2023–2025).
These results show growing support for STEM education and global excellence among Indian students.
About the International Mathematical Olympiad
The IMO is the world’s most prestigious math competition for high school students. This year, it had 630 students from 110 countries. Contestants solved six tough problems in algebra, number theory, geometry, and combinatorics.
Each student can score up to 42 points. The total team score is out of 252. This year’s problems were selected by an international panel along with the host country.
A Bright Future for India in STEM
With more students now joining national Olympiads and better training facilities, India’s future in global math competitions looks strong. These young winners are role models for the next generation of thinkers and innovators.
The government and education sector must continue to support them with mentorship, scholarships, and international exposure.
Conclusion
India’s 7th-place finish at IMO 2025, with its best score ever and three gold medals, is a proud moment. It shows the power of young minds and the strength of India’s academic talent.
As the country aims to become a knowledge leader by 2047, such wins fuel the vision of a truly Viksit Bharat.
