Team Herald
MARGAO: Goan students achieved remarkable success in the 2025 Bebras India Computational Thinking Challenge, with six students securing National Rank 1 and twelve earning “Best in State” titles across English, Hindi, and Marathi languages. The competition saw massive participation with over 16,000 Goan students, marking their strongest performance in four years of participating in this international computational thinking challenge.
The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) Goa announced that of the total participants, 8,912 students completed the challenge, demonstrating the growing enthusiasm and interest in computational thinking among young learners in the state. The students who achieved the “Best in India” ranking represent various schools across Goa, showing the widespread excellence in computational thinking across the region. Anubhav Parab and Trisha Gaude, both from Grade 5, represented G. S. Amonkar Vidya Mandir, Mapusa in Bardez and Sharada Eng High School Marcela in Ponda respectively. Grade 6 winners included Aahan Borkar from St. Theresa’s High School Candolim in Bardez and David De Sa from The Rosary High School in Panjim. From the higher grades, Saaket Amonkar of Grade 7 and Sai Pranav Gandhi of Grade 9, both from Sharada Mandir School, Panjim, secured top positions.
The Bebras India Challenge, organised by ACM India’s CSpathshala initiative, is designed to introduce students aged 8-18 to fundamental concepts of computational thinking through engaging and thought-provoking problems. The challenge specifically aims to foster problem-solving skills, logical reasoning, and algorithmic thinking among participants, making it a comprehensive test of students’ computational abilities.
SCERT Goa has expressed its appreciation for the hard work and dedication shown by the participating students, their teachers, and school administrators. As the premier institution responsible for developing and implementing educational policies and programs in the state, SCERT Goa remains committed to promoting computational thinking as an essential 21st-century skill. The council has pledged to continue supporting initiatives that encourage students to explore the world of computing, while maintaining its focus on enhancing the quality of education and fostering innovation in teaching and learning practices throughout the State.