MUMBAI (India CSR): The East and North Zones have selected their brightest young innovators to represent them at the much-awaited Brillio National STEM Challenge 2025 Grand Finale in Mumbai on August 18. Organised by Brillio in partnership with STEM Learning, the challenge has become a platform for students to showcase their talent in science model making, technology tinkering, and engineering design.
This is India’s only nationwide STEM competition for government and government-aided schools, engaging 28 states, 200 teachers, and 2,500 students from underserved schools through 90 cluster and zonal rounds. Over the past five years, the program has impacted 10,000+ students.
On 19 August, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, will grace the Awards & Grand Finale Ceremony, inaugurate the STEM Offerings Exhibition, and launch India’s First ESG Lab. The day will also include the felicitation of dignitaries as part of the celebration of talent, confidence-building, and inspiring the innovators of tomorrow.
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Celebrating Innovation from the East
From the historic streets of Kolkata to the industrial belt of Paschim Bardhaman and the coastal district of Dhenkanal, students from the East Zone impressed judges with creativity and practical problem-solving skills. Out of 82 participants in the zonal rounds, 11 exceptional students from the East and North-East emerged as winners.
Ashutosh Pandit, Founder of STEM Learning, said: “The energy and originality that students from these zones bring to the table are extraordinary. This challenge is not just about competition — it’s about giving a voice to ideas that can change communities. We can’t wait to see them inspire the nation in Mumbai.”
Abhishek Ranjan, Managing Trustee, Brillio Foundation, and Global Head – ESG, Brillio, said: “The Brillio STEM Program puts science and technology into action for students in more than 26 states. Their creativity and problem-solving skills are inspiring reminders of India’s potential. This is how we build a future where diverse minds drive real innovation, and we’re committed to reaching a million children by 2030.”
East Zone Winners
| School Name | Student Name(s) | Class | Gender | Competition Type | Position | Mentor Name | State | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jadavpur Vidyapith | Saptarshi Dandapat, Ankush Pal, Swarnanil Mondal | 6th, 6th, 7th | Male | Model Making Competition | 1st | Utpal Maity | West Bengal | Kolkata |
| Jadavpur Vidyapith | Niladri Dutta, Debarka Naskar | 9th | Male | Tinkering Competition | 2nd | Prosunkali Bhowmick | West Bengal | Kolkata |
| Panagarh Bazar High School | Shovam Ruidas, Gourav Das, Bratadip Mete | 7th | Male | Model Making Competition | 2nd | Bhubananda Ruidas | West Bengal | Paschim Bardhaman |
| BB High School | Arup Anupam Sahu, Sourav Kumar Singh, Ayush Kumar Sahu | 9th | Male | Tinkering Competition | 1st | Kiran Kanta | Odisha | Dhenkanal |
North Zone Winners
| School Name | Student Name(s) | Class | Gender | Competition Type | Position | Mentor Name | State | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gandhi Smarak Vidyalya | Abhishek, Meenakshi Tiwari, Tamanna Singh | 8th, 9th | Male/Female | Tinkering Competition | 1st | Nimmi Sharma | Delhi | Delhi |
| GMSSS Sarai Khwaja | Amit, Yogesh, Chirag | 7th | Male | Model Making Competition | 1st | Jasveer Singh Chaudhary | Haryana | Faridabad |
| MBIC NOIDA | Rameya, Tawshi, Gagri | 7th | Female | Model Making Competition | 2nd | Shalu Kataria | Uttar Pradesh | Ghaziabad |
| GSSS Shivdaspura | Parual, Arman Singh, Akash Bairwa | 9th | Male | Tinkering Competition | 2nd | Vidhya Ram Gurjer | Rajasthan | Jaipur |
Grand Finale: A National Celebration of Talent
The Grand Finale at Ravindra Natya Mandir, Mumbai will run from 10 AM to 6 PM on both days.
- 18th August 2025: STEM Quiz, Science & Math Model Making, Tech Engineering Tinkering, STEM Race Car Challenge, Best Model Exhibition, and Teacher Programs.
- 19th August 2025: Student-led STEM Innovation Exhibition, Address by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Devendra Fadnavis, and National STEM Awards, including Model Making Award 2025 and Master Maker Award 2025.
With diverse representation from both urban and rural schools, the East and North winners are set to bring their region’s ingenuity to the national stage — proving that India’s next generation of innovators is ready to lead the future.
The National STEM Challenge 2025
The National STEM Challenge (NSC) is India’s largest inclusive STEM competition, uniting young minds from across the nation to showcase their skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The 2025 edition is being held in five zones — North, South, East, West, and Central — and aims to bridge educational gaps by providing equal opportunities to students from government and government-aided schools. The Grand Finale in Mumbai will feature live competitions, exhibitions, and the launch of India’s First ESG Lab by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
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