Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur continues to reinforce its global academic reputation through the remarkable achievements of its students.
Archisman Nandy, a first-year B.Tech student in the Department of Artificial Intelligence, has earned the prestigious Gold Honour in the Final Round of the International Youth Math Challenge 2025. This outstanding accomplishment places him among the top 1% of approximately 9,800 participants worldwide.
The International Youth Math Challenge (IYMC) is a globally recognized competition designed to test mathematical creativity, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills. In the highly competitive final round, Archisman demonstrated exceptional reasoning ability, precision, and advanced problem-solving skills, competing against some of the brightest young minds across the world.
His journey to success included:
The IYMC evaluation team in Heidelberg, Germany, commended his performance as reflective of strong mathematical and analytical capabilities, underscoring the importance of mathematics as the foundation of Artificial Intelligence—powering algorithms, machine learning, and intelligent systems.
A Stellar Academic Record
Archisman’s achievement at IYMC adds to an already extraordinary list of academic accomplishments:
Recognition and Inspiration
Suman Chakraborty, Director of IIT Kharagpur, along with the institute’s administration, congratulated Archisman on this exceptional global achievement and extended best wishes for his future contributions to mathematics and Artificial Intelligence.