Brillio National STEM Challenge 2025: Winners of West and South Zones Announced

The Brillio STEM Program puts science and technology into action for students in more than 26 states.

MUMBAI (India CSR): The West and South zones have announced their brightest young innovators who will represent their regions at the much-awaited Brillio National STEM Challenge 2025 Grand Finale in Mumbai on August 18, 2025. Organised by Brillio in partnership with STEM Learning, the challenge continues to be India’s premier platform for government and government-aided school students to demonstrate their talent in science model making, technology tinkering, and engineering design.

A Nationwide Celebration of Innovation

This is India’s only nationwide STEM competition dedicated to underserved schools, engaging 28 states, 200 teachers, and 2,500 students through over 90 cluster and zonal rounds. In the past five years, it has impacted more than 10,000 students, providing them with exposure to innovation, problem-solving, and real-world applications of STEM.

Grand Finale Venue

The Grand Finale will take place at Ravindra Natya Mandir, Mumbai on August 18, 2025, in the presence of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, who will inaugurate the STEM Offerings Exhibition and launch India’s First ESG Lab. The event will also host live competitions, exhibitions, and the felicitation of dignitaries.

Inspiring Voices

Ashutosh Pandit, Founder, 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, added: “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.”

Grand Finale Highlights

18 August 2025

STEM Quiz, Science & Math Model Making, Tech Engineering Tinkering, STEM Race Car Challenge, Best Model Exhibition, Teacher Programs. Student-led STEM Innovation Exhibition, address by Hon’ble CM Devendra Fadnavis, National STEM Awards including Model Making Award 2025 and Master Maker Award 2025.

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Winners from the West and South Zones

West	MPS Chikuwadi CBSE School	Gaurav Singh	9th	Male	Tinkering	2nd	Maharashtra	Mumbai
		Parth Vasa	8th	Male	–	–	Maharashtra	Mumbai
		Nirvan Tambe	8th	Male	–	–	Maharashtra	Mumbai
West	Shri Chatrapati Shivaji Vidyalaya, Wavanje	Krish Pandey	7th	Male	Model Making	1st	Maharashtra	Raigad
		Ramjan Sharif	7th	Male	–	–	Maharashtra	Raigad
		Shivam Patil	7th	Male	–	–	Maharashtra	Raigad
West	S.D Gange Prashala, Krushana Nagar, Pune	Harshada Shinde	9th	Female	Tinkering	1st	Maharashtra	Pune
		Aaditya Mundhe	9th	Male	–	–	Maharashtra	Pune
		Swaraj Bhosale	9th	Male	–	–	Maharashtra	Pune
West	MPS ICSE Dadar Woollen Mill	Prekshana Darna	7th	Female	Model Making	2nd	Maharashtra	Mumbai
		Manhenan Mirkale	7th	Male	–	–	Maharashtra	Mumbai
		Tanish Kurlikar	6th	Male	–	–	Maharashtra	Mumbai
South	GMPS MARP Lane, Adugodi	Raja	6th	Male	Model Making	1st	Karnataka	Bangalore
		Sharvan Kumar Sharma	6th	Male	–	–	Karnataka	Bangalore
		Samarth Navi	7th	Male	–	–	Karnataka	Bangalore
South	APRJC	A. Sai Vaisavika	6th	Female	Model Making	2nd	Andhra Pradesh	Visakhapatnam
		A. Srujana	7th	Female	–	–	Andhra Pradesh	Visakhapatnam
		Y. Sai Priya	7th	Female	–	–	Andhra Pradesh	Visakhapatnam
South	Vidya Prasara Vidya Mandira, Hejamdy Kodi	Harshal M Kotian	8th	Male	Tinkering	1st	Karnataka	Mangalore
		Janmani G Bangera	9th	Female	–	–	Karnataka	Mangalore
		Shivank S Mally	9th	Male	–	–	Karnataka	Mangalore
South	Rani Sarala Devi School, Jayanagar, Bengaluru	Mallikarjuna	9th	Male	Tinkering	2nd	Karnataka	Bangalore
		Karthikeyan	9th	Male	–	–	Karnataka	Bangalore
		Mohammad Shayan	9th	Male	–	–	Karnataka	Bangalore

Winners of the South Zones for the Brillio National STEM Challenge 2025

Winners of the West Zones for the Brillio National STEM Challenge 2025

CSR and STEM – A Transformative Partnership

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives play a crucial role in expanding STEM learning opportunities to underserved communities. By funding labs, training teachers, and supporting competitions like the National STEM Challenge, corporates are helping create a pipeline of skilled, confident, and innovation-driven students. This collaboration not only enhances employability but also contributes to building a future-ready workforce aligned with India’s vision for technological and scientific leadership.

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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