ALLEN’s Aarush and Panini Win Gold Medals at IOAA 2025

ALLEN Students Have Continued Institute’s Legacy of Success in Olympiads

ALLEN Career Institute, Kota, famous as a coaching hub in India, has once again proved its superiority at the international level. This time ALLEN’s two promising students Aarush Mishra and Panini have brought laurels to the country and the institute by winning gold medals at the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA 2025).

This achievement is not only a proud moment for ALLEN but also a testimony to India’s growing talent in the field of science and space.

Success Story of Aarush and Panini

Aarush Mishra and Panini are both students of ALLEN’s classroom program. Their hard work, dedication and constant practice brought them to this point.

Aarush Mishra showed keen interest in space science since childhood. His curiosity to understand stars and planets led him towards this field. The guidance of ALLEN’s experienced mentors gave direction to his interest and he mastered solving the toughest problems.
Panini also strengthened his hold on the complex principles of astrophysics. His mathematical ability and logical thinking gave him a distinct identity on the international stage.

Both the students not only raised the flag of India but also proved that Kota is not only a hub of engineering and medical preparation but is also a leader in international science competitions.

India’s Performance in IOAA 2025

This time the Indian team performed brilliantly. The team members showed excellence in various rounds like – theory, data analysis and observation. Especially the contribution of ALLEN students was remarkable.

Students participating in IOAA solve questions based on various aspects of astronomy, which include telescope based observations, explanation of celestial events and complex mathematical calculations. Aarush and Panini proved their proficiency in all these areas.

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Inspiration for Students and the Institute

The success of these ALLEN students is an inspiration for all those students who want to make a career in the field of science and research in the future. This achievement sends the message that with the right guidance, continuous practice and dedication, one can perform excellently even in international level competitions.

ALLEN Career Institute has been continuously proving that its teaching method is not limited to passing the exam but focuses on developing scientific attitude, logical thinking and research spirit in students.

What is IOAA?

The International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) is a prestigious science Olympiad in the world, which is held every year. Its main objective is to encourage school and junior college level students in the field of astronomy and astrophysics. Through this competition, curiosity is encouraged among students to understand the mysteries related to stars, planets, galaxies and the universe.

IOAA was started in 2007 and since then it has become a powerful platform to encourage youth’s interest in science globally. Hundreds of students from dozens of countries participate in it and showcase their scientific ability.

IOAA 2025 Organized

The 18th IOAA was held in Mumbai this year from 11 to 21 August 2025. This event was also special for India because for the first time the International Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad was hosted in the country on such a large scale. Students from all over the world participated in this event and showcased their talent in various stages.

This event, organized in collaboration with the Government of India and the Ministry of Science and Technology, was mentioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself in his popular program Mann Ki Baat. He said that India is now moving ahead at the global level not only in the Olympic Games but also in Olympiad competitions. PM Modi congratulated all the participants and organizers and called it a proud occasion for India.

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Role of ALLEN Career Institute

ALLEN Career Institute located in Kota has been showing its excellence in international competitions of science and mathematics for a long time. This time also, ALLEN’s students overcame the tough challenges of the selection process and reached the final stage and won the gold medal.

ALLEN’s President Vinod Kumawat informed that the selection process of IOAA is completed in several stages:

First stage – NSEA (National Standard Examination in Astronomy):

After this preliminary examination, 124 students of ALLEN were selected for the next stage.

Second stage – INAO (Indian National Astronomy Olympiad):

Selected students from all over the country participated in this stage and 27 students from ALLEN made their place.

Third stage – OCSC (Orientation-cum-Selection Camp):

Here, the students had to undergo intensive training and testing. Many students of ALLEN performed excellently and achieved top ranks.

Fourth stage – IOAA Final:

Finally, on the basis of performance, a five-member Indian team was selected, out of which three students were from ALLEN. This team represented India at the international level and two students – Aarush Mishra and Panini – won gold medals and made ALLEN and the country’s name in history.

Future Prospects

In today’s time, the importance of space science and astrophysics is increasing rapidly. In a country like India where Chandrayaan and Gaganyan like continuously succeeding, more scientists and researchers will be needed in the future. In such a situation, competitions like IOAA lay a strong foundation for the students.

Students like Aarush and Panini can play an important role in India’s space research in the future. Their success will inspire future generations to contribute to space research and science.

Winning gold medals by ALLEN Career Institute students Aarush Mishra and Panini at IOAA 2025 is a matter of pride for the entire country. This achievement is not only the result of their hard work and dedication, but is also a proof of ALLEN’s excellent educational methodology.

This success gives a clear message that the youth of India today are making their mark globally in every field of science and technology. In the times to come, Indian students will continue to bring glory to the country on international forums.

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