Digital Desk: Assam has taken center stage on the international map as Nikhilesh Gogoi, a brilliant student from Dibrugarh, brings home prestigious honours for the nation.
Competing in the Singapore and Asian Schools Math Olympiad (SASMO) 2026- widely regarded as one of the world's most rigorous mathematics competitions- Nikhilesh achieved the coveted first rank in India.
His performance was equally stellar on the global stage, where he secured the second position overall and earned a 'Gold 1' school ranking.
This year's competition featured a massive talent pool of 61,730 students representing 8,147 schools across 52 countries.
Out of these thousands of students, only 107 students from 16 countries achieved the status of 'perfect scorers.'
Emerging as India's top performer in such a high-stakes environment is a rare and monumental achievement that has brought immense pride to the entire state.
The news of his success has sparked widespread celebration across Dibrugarh and throughout Assam.
Nikhilesh's dedication and brilliance have earned him accolades from the academic community, local organizations, and well-wishers, many of who have visited his residence to offer their congratulations and wish him a bright future.
His achievement is expected to inspire many more students from Assam to excel on international platforms.