Top performers of ANTHE, IOQM, NDA and AFMC exams were honoured at a felicitation ceremony in Kochi.
Several Kochi-based students secured national ranks and advanced to prestigious stages like RMO, AFMC and NDA.
Kochi: Outstanding achievers of major national-level examinations, including the Aakash National Talent Hunt Exam (ANTHE), Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM), NDA and AFMC, were honoured at a special felicitation ceremony in Kochi. The event celebrated students who secured top ranks and advanced to competitive national stages. According to Dheeraj Kumar Mishra, Chief Academic and Business Head, Aakash Educational Services Ltd., 14.5 lakh students appeared for ANTHE in 2024, reinforcing its position as one of India’s largest scholarship examinations.
In IOQM, 8,129 students advanced to the next round (RMO/INMO), with 17 students qualifying for RMO. From the Ravipuram branch, Soumya secured the All-India Rank 1 among girls in the AFMC entrance test, while Mahadev achieved All-India Rank 5 in the National Defence Academy (NDA) entrance exam. Palarivattom branch student Thanay emerged as the ANTHE topper, marking a significant milestone. Students Emmanuel C. Sebastian, Soumil Anand, and Anupam Kumar Bharati from the Kochi Ravipuram centre qualified for IOQM.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mishra noted that these achievements highlight the dedication of students and faculty. He added that the institution remains committed to enabling students to excel in competitive career pathways and realise their full potential at the national level.
