Mumbai : 21 August 2025
India has achieved a momentous feat at the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA 2025), held in Mumbai from August 15 to 21, 2025. The national team clinched an impressive total of five medals, including four Gold and one Silver, reaffirming India’s standing as a global leader in science education and Olympiad excellence.
The Indian contingent, trained under the aegis of the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), a national centre of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), delivered an outstanding performance:
• Gold Medalists:
o Arush Mishra
o Akshay Shrivastav
o Banibrata Majee
o Panini
• Silver Medalist:
o Suman Gupta
The Olympiad, hosted for the first time in India, witnessed the participation of nearly 300 high-school students from 64 countries, including 12 nations competing for the first time. This edition of IOAA is the largest to date, marking a significant milestone in international scientific collaboration and youth engagement.
The Closing Ceremony of IOAA 2025 was held at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai in the august presence of eminent dignitaries, including Dr. Anil Kakodkar, Chancellor, Homi Bhabha National Institute; Prof. Dipankar Banerjee, Director, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST); and Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).
Congratulating the participants, Dr. Kakodkar praised their pursuit of scientific excellence and their spirit of international cooperation. He highlighted India's growing investments in observational and gravitational astronomy and urged students to continue exploring the frontiers of science with curiosity and commitment.
Prof. Dipankar Banerjee, in his address, spoke of the dynamic growth in India’s space sciences, emphasizing upcoming missions like Aditya-L1, and underscoring India’s increasing capabilities in solar observation and space-based research.
The final was preceded by academic rounds of the competition and mentor and jury deliberations. The event also featured a cultural program celebrating India’s rich heritage, providing a unique platform for scientific and cultural exchange among global youth.
The International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics, established in 2007, is one of the premier global platforms for high-school students passionate about astronomy and astrophysics. IOAA 2025 showcased India’s organizational capacity, scientific prowess, and commitment to nurturing young talent on the world stage.
The official results of the IOAA 2025 medal tally, as released by the Organising Committee, are provided here:
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