Students from Narayana Schools have brought laurels to India by securing two Gold Medals and two Silver Medals at the 37th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) 2026 and the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2026. The achievements mark another milestone for the institution in nurturing scientific talent on the global stage.
At the International Biology Olympiad held in Vilnius, Lithuania, three out of four Team India members were Narayana students. Bhavyaa Gunwal won the Gold Medal, while Anmol Kumar and Nishit Kalani secured Silver Medals. The competition saw participation from 307 students representing 78 countries, with contestants undergoing six hours of practical laboratory assessments and theoretical examinations.
At the International Chemistry Olympiad in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Sandeep Kuchi won a Gold Medal, marking his second consecutive gold at the event. He had previously won gold at the 57th IChO 2025 held in Dubai. Team India achieved a historic clean sweep by winning four Gold Medals at the chemistry competition.
Beyond their Olympiad success, the students have also excelled in national competitive examinations. Sandeep Kuchi secured All India Rank 5 in JEE Advanced 2026, while Bhavyaa Gunwal achieved All India Rank 71 in NEET-UG 2026. Bhavyaa had earlier won a Silver Medal at the International Biology Olympiad 2025 in the Philippines and a Gold Medal at the International Junior Science Olympiad 2024 in Romania. She also mentors underprivileged children through an NGO providing free education.
The recent achievements follow Shresth Suraiya’s Gold Medal win at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 held in Bucaramanga, Colombia. Together, these performances have taken Narayana’s medal tally over the past week to three Gold Medals and two Silver Medals across the world’s premier Physics, Chemistry, and Biology Olympiads.
Ms. Sharani Ponguru, Director, Narayana Educational Institutions, commented on the achievements. She stated that the institution is immensely proud of the students for winning two Gold Medals and two Silver Medals at the International Biology and Chemistry Olympiads. She emphasized that these achievements reflect the dedication of students, the commitment of faculty, and the strength of Narayana’s academic ecosystem.
The success of these students reinforces Narayana Schools’ legacy in international Olympiads and competitive examinations. The institution has been operating for over 47 years, focusing on building strong fundamentals, structured mentoring, and fostering a culture of innovation among students pursuing excellence in science education.
