India Excels at the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad 2025 in Dubai.

Awards | Dated: 18 Jul 2025

India achieved exceptional success at the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) held in Dubai from July 5–14, 2025, securing two gold and two silver medals.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Indian students Devesh Pankaj Bhaiya (Jalgaon, Maharashtra) and Sandeep Kuchi (Hyderabad, Telangana) won gold medals, while Debadatta Priyadarshi (Bhubaneswar, Odisha) and Ujjwal Kesari (New Delhi) earned silver medals.
  • - The Olympiad saw 354 students from 90 countries competing. India secured joint 6th position in the overall medal standings alongside Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Israel.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) This marks India’s 26th consecutive participation since 1999. Over the last decade, Indian students have improved significantly, with gold and silver medal rates increasing to 38% and 58%, respectively.
  • (ii) Instituted by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) under Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), the training included national-level selections and guidance by Professor (Prof.) Ankush Gupta (Head Mentor), Professor (Prof.) Seema Gupta, Doctor (Dr.) Neeraja Dashaputre, and Doctor (Dr.) Amrit Mitra.
  • (iii) The IChO 2025 was praised for its world-class organization, reinforcing India’s commitment to global academic excellence and science diplomacy.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, which city hosted the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2025?

Correct Answer: Dubai

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