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JAMMU: Building upon the foundation laid during my selection for ISRO's YUVIKA program in 2024, I am proud to share a major milestone from my academic journey earlier this year. In May 2026, I had the privilege of representing PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Miran Sahib and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on the national stage at the prestigious Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan (VVM) examination.
My path to the finals began at the J&K State Level Camp hosted at CSIR-IIIM Jammu, where I secured the First Rank in the Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory. This achievement earned me the honor of competing against talented young minds from across India at the VVM National Level Camp, held at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
The scale of the evaluation was immense, with more than 5 lakh students applying nationwide for the initial round, out of which only the top 500 qualifiers advanced to the national finals. Competing alongside these dedicated peers in Gujarat, I was incredibly grateful to have secured the 3rd Rank in the North Zone in the final VVM National Level examination.
In recognition of this performance, I was honored with a certificate, a trophy, a cash prize, and a monumental academic opportunity: the prestigious SRIJAN Internship. This research program was subsequently conducted in August 2026 at NITTTR Bhopal, running in direct association with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
These consecutive milestones have further deepened my passion for science, innovation, and space research. Looking back at this rewarding experience, I hope my journey highlights the growing academic potential of our region and shows my fellow students in Jammu & Kashmir that sustained dedication can pave the way to the highest national research platforms.
Akshara Sudan
Student of class 12th
PM SHRI KV MIRAN SAHIB
