NEWS & EVENTS

Villars Symposium

Bhavan Vidyalaya Chandigarh students, Aditi Sharda and Himank Mittal of Class 10 represented India at the prestigious Villars Symposium, Switzerland. The team presented their application— NightNest AI, an innovative solution addressing urban homelessness through sustainable resource utilisation. Mr William Lee Howell, Executive Director, Villars Institute in recognition of their presentation and participation awarded them certificates. They were selected to represent India after emerging as All India Winners at the Ecolnnovators Ideathon 2026, a competition conducted across India and Rwanda.

Asian Pacific Mathematical Olympiad

Bhavan Vidyalaya is delighted to announce the outstanding achievement of its young mathematician, Dhruv Sachdev, a student of Class 10, who has brought laurels to the nation and the school by winning the Silver Award while representing India at the XXXVIII Asian Pacific Mathematical Olympiad (APMO) 2026.
Dhruv’s success at the international level is the culmination of an extraordinary journey through India’s highly competitive Mathematics Olympiad programme. He successfully qualified the Indian Olympiad Qualifier in Mathematics (IOQM), the Regional Mathematical Olympiad (RMO), and the prestigious Indian National Mathematical Olympiad (INMO), demonstrating exceptional analytical ability and mathematical aptitude. In recognition of his outstanding performance, Dhruv was selected for the International Mathematical Olympiad Training Camp (IMOTC), where he secured an impressive 8th rank in India.

India’s Best School Award

Bhavan Vidyalaya was honoured with India’s Best School Award for the fifth time since 2020. Careers360 has once again recognised the school among India’s Best Schools, earning the prestigious AAAAA Grade. This recognition reflects the school’s pursuit of academic excellence and holistic education.

Investiture Ceremony and Annual Prize Distribution

Bhavan Vidyalaya, New Chandigarh, proudly hosted its Investiture Ceremony and Annual Prize Distribution for the session 2025–26, celebrating a harmonious blend of leadership, achievement and values. The occasion stood as a testament to the institution’s enduring commitment to nurturing responsible young leaders while recognising excellence across academic and co-curricular spheres.
The event was graced by Shri Madhukar Malhotra, Honorary Secretary, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Chandigarh Kendra as the Chief guest. The programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, followed by a serene Saraswati Vandana that filled the atmosphere with grace, devotion, and positivity, setting a befitting tone for the celebration.
A defining highlight of the day was the Investiture Ceremony, marking the formal induction of the newly elected Student Council. The audience was then captivated by a powerful motivational musical presentation ‘Wings of Fire’ by the school choir, which served as a stirring tribute to resilience, hope, and the indomitable spirit of perseverance.
The Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony followed, celebrating the remarkable accomplishments of students. The awards recognised not only academic excellence but also the qualities of leadership, integrity, resilience, and service that define true success.
* Among the prestigious Sponsored Awards, the Snehlata and Prahlad Arora Memorial Award for Exemplary Leadership was conferred upon Armaan Garg (X). The Mrs. Nirmal Kaur Mehar Memorial Award for Excellence in Character was awarded to Shreyashi Sharma (VIII), while Ridhman Sharma (VIII) received the Gursimar Singh Malhotra Memorial Award for Exceptional Resilience. Vandita (VIII) was honoured with the Mrs. and Mr. Ashok Kumar Memorial Award for Leadership and Character. The BOSS Award for All-Round Excellence was presented to Aarzoo Chahal (VIII), and Bhavya Gupta (X) received the Shri Pranlal Devkaran Nanjee Award for Excellence in Harmonious Behaviour. Malvika Raj Negi (X) was the proud recipient of the Major Sandeep Shankla Ashok Chakra Award for All-Round Excellence. The Sri C. Subramaniam Award for Excellence in Character was awarded to Samridhi Singh (VI) and Shaan Mohal (IX), while Upender Chauhan (VI) was honoured with the Simrat Singh Gill Memorial Award for Excellence in Sports and Character.
* A landmark moment in the school’s journey was the exceptional performance of its first Class X batch in the CBSE Board Examinations, for which Academic Honours were bestowed upon the achievers. Armaan Garg secured the top position with an outstanding 96.4%, followed by Bhavya Gupta with 92.6%, and Ridit Jha with 91.6%, with both Armaan and Ridit achieving a perfect score of 100 in Mathematics.
* The Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Special Incentive Awards celebrated excellence across diverse domains such as Mathematics, Sports, Writing, Oratory, Art, Reading, Dance, and Community Service. These accolades recognised students who demonstrated exceptional talent, creativity, and dedication, reflecting the school’s commitment to holistic development. The Student of the Year Awards further honoured students who exemplify an ideal balance of academic excellence, co-curricular engagement, and leadership.
* Adding a vibrant cultural touch to the celebration, a spirited Bhangra performance infused the atmosphere with energy and joy, showcasing the richness of tradition and leaving the audience thoroughly enthralled.

Inspiring Interaction

Bhavan Vidyalaya organised an interactive session with Dr. Anirudh Tewari, Chairman of the Chandigarh Kendra of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, for the students of Classes IX and X.
Dr. Tewari, an IAS officer of the 1990 batch (Punjab Cadre), currently serves as Director General of the Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration. An alumnus of YPS, Patiala, he holds a B.E. from Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology and Master’s degrees from Duke University. He has held several key positions, including Chief Secretary, Government of Punjab, and Additional Chief Secretary in departments such as Finance, Agriculture & Farmer Welfare, and Power. He is also a noted writer on public policy and governance and the author of Reflections of Ram Sewak. His latest work, Contemplations of Ram Sewak, released in early May 2026, builds upon the success of his earlier bestseller and further explores the profound connections between the Bhagavad Gita and the Ramcharitmanas.
During the interaction, Dr. Anirudh Tewari addressed the students with great warmth and insight. He encouraged them to remain focused on their studies and emphasised the importance of discipline through his guiding principle: ‘Plan the work and work the plan’. Using deeply reflective examples from the Mahabharata and the Bhagavad Gita, he emphasised the importance of consistent effort, honesty, integrity, and determination in achieving success.

JEE –Advanced

Aarush Singhal of Bhavan Vidyalaya, Sector 27, Chandigarh, topped Chandigarh in JEE Advanced with an outstanding All India Rank 45. Earlier this year he had brought laurels to the institution by securing All India Rank (AIR) 8 in JEE-Main (Session 2), achieving a perfect 100 percentile and emerging as the sole topper from Chandigarh.
A former basketball player, Aarush has demonstrated a remarkable journey of excellence by consistently balancing academics with his interests while securing top ranks in various Olympiads. He secured 97% in the CBSE Board Exams 2025-26. His academic accomplishments include being awarded the prestigious SOF–Academic Excellence Scholarship (2023–24) for outstanding performance in the Zonal SOF Exams, earning the Certificate of Merit as State Topper in NSE Physics, and securing selection for OCSC 2025 in Physics and Astronomy, reflecting his sustained commitment to academic distinction. In class X, he had secured 96.8% in the CBSE Board Exams and was also the State Topper in NSE Physics, the only Class X student to be placed in top 1% from Chandigarh.

Sports Achievers:

The sports achievements of the outgoing class XII are as follows:
1. Ayush Mittal of Class XII C2 scored 98%. He won the Gold Medal in Boys U-19 Cricket at the 69th SGFI Nationals held at Hisar
2. Aaradhya Jolly of Class XII A1 secured 96%. She is a Gold Medallist in the Fencing State Championship. She also represented Chandigarh in the SGFI Nationals.
3. Ipsita Sharma of Class XII C1 scored 95.6%. She secured the Bronze Medal in the UT Inter School Table Tennis State Championship.
4. Khushi Chhikara of Class XII
C3 secured 91.8%. She won the Gold Medal in Fencing at the UT Inter School Fencing State Championship. She is also an active member of the school cycling club and participated in the Cyclothon from Chandigarh to Kathmandu, Nepal in 2023.
5. Phalak Sharma of Class XII C3 secured 90.6%. She won the Gold Medal in the UT Inter School Fencing State Championship.
6. Garima of Class XII C3 secured 74.6%. She won the Gold
Medal in Roller Hockey State Championship and won a Bronze Medal in the Federation Cup Nationals where she represented Chandigarh.

Quest to Conquer

Bhavan Vidyalaya Chandigarh students clinched First place at the Quest to Conquer quiz organised by Fateh Education. They were awarded medals and a cash prize of Rs. 30,000.

Book Fair

Bhavan Vidyalaya successfully organised its Second Book Fair on the occasion of the Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) Day held on May 23, 2026. The event was formally inaugurated by Inderpreet Kaur, Principal of the school. The Book Fair, conducted on the school premises, was organised in collaboration with Scholastic India.
The Book Fair featured an extensive range of books encompassing fiction, non-fiction, reference materials, educational resources, and children’s literature. The primary objective of the initiative was to cultivate reading habits among students, enhance their literary interests, and encourage independent learning beyond the classroom. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students and parents alike, reflecting the success of the initiative.

National Essay Writing Competition

Bhavan Vidyalaya, New Chandigarh, proudly celebrates the achievement of Aashna Luthra of Class X, who secured the Second Runner-up position in the Senior Category of the prestigious Kizuna Katha Essay Writing Competition, organised by Experience Japan.
Aashna’s accomplishment is particularly noteworthy as the national level competition attracted 2,149 participants from 167 schools across India, making her success a remarkable feat at the national level.

CBSE Class 12 Board Exams 2026

Bhavan Vidyalaya once again upheld its tradition of academic excellence with outstanding results in the CBSE Class XII Board Examinations for the session 2025–26. The remarkable performance of the students has brought great pride and honour to the institution.
School Toppers
*  1st —Shaurya Gupta and Savvnie Thapar of Commerce Stream emerged school toppers with a laudable score of 98.6%. Savvnie Thapar scored perfect hundreds in Business Studies and Accounts.
*  2nd—Aveev Arora and Hardik Manocha of Commerce Stream stood second with 98.4%. Hardik Manocha scored perfect hundred in English
*  3rd —Gauri of Medical Stream and Arya Sharma  of  Humanities Stream stood third with a score of 98.2%.
Stream Wise Toppers
Commerce
*  Shaurya Gupta and Savvnie Thapar emerged as school toppers and topped the stream with 98.6%. Savvnie Thapar scored perfect hundreds in Business Studies and Accounts.
*  Aveev Arora and Hardik Manocha stood second with 98.4%. Hardik Manocha scored perfect hundred in English
*  The third position was secured by Ayush Mittal, Trisha Bansal and Shine Gupta who scored 98%. 
Humanities
*  Arya Sharma topped the Stream with 98.2%.
*  Yahvi Gupta and Ananya Nagar stood second with 98%. 
*  The third position was bagged by Navkirat Kaur, Krishnansh Sharma and Pracika Anand scoring 97.8%
Medical
*  Gauri topped the stream with 98.2%.
*  Jahanvi Nayyar stood second with 97.6%. She scored perfect hundred in Biology.
*  Shreya Lamba bagged third position with 97.2%.
Non-Medical
*  Achintya Gupta topped the stream with 97.6%. 
*  Aarush Singhal stood second with 97%. 
*  Tanmay Nath Jha bagged third position with 96.8%.
Remarkable Performance
Pulkit Rastogi showed remarkable academic excellence by securing 87% in the Class 12 CBSE Board Exam. He was born with multiple disabilities, like ear defects, heart problems etc. He broke the boundaries of his limitations through his continued determination and perseverance and came out with flying
colours.

Fitness Run

On April 18, 2026 the Sports Department of the school organised a ‘Fitness Run’ at the Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh to promote good health and well-being among students and teachers. The event was flagged off by Smt. Vineeta Arora, Director Education cum Senior Principal and Smt. Suparna Bansal, Vice Principal. The mega event witnessed participation of 350 Bhavanites and 13 faculty members, who ran enthusiastically reflecting the idea of unity and a collective resolve for a healthier tomorrow.
The run aimed at promoting Fit India and Healthy Lifestyle, while also highlighting socially relevant issues like Gender Sensitivity, Organ Donation, Drug Awareness and Environmental Conservation.

Special Cell

Bhavan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh Special Cell conducted a 30-minute meditation session for the children. Practising Padmasana alongside soothing music and prayers helped the students enhance their spirituality while improving their focus, concentration and overall well-being.

All India Rank (AIR) 8 in JEE-Main (Session 2)

Aarush Singhal of Bhavan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh, secured All India Rank (AIR) 8 in JEE-Main (Session 2), emerging as the sole topper from Chandigarh.
A former basketball player, Aarush has demonstrated a remarkable journey of excellence by consistently balancing academics with his interests while securing top ranks in various Olympiads. His academic accomplishments include being awarded the prestigious SOF–Academic Excellence Scholarship (2023–24) for outstanding performance in the Zonal SOF Exams, earning the Certificate of Merit as State Topper in NSE Physics, and securing selection for OCSC 2025 in Physics and Astronomy, reflecting his sustained commitment to academic distinction.

Earth Day Special Assembly

Bhavan Vidyalaya, New Chandigarh, celebrated Earth Day with meaningful and engaging special assemblies conducted by the Pre-Primary wing and the students of Class III C, fostering environmental awareness and responsibility among young learners.
The celebrations were a vibrant blend of creativity and learning, leaving a lasting impression on young minds and reinforcing the shared responsibility of caring for our planet.

World Autism Awareness Day

The Special Cell of Bhavan Vidyalaya celebrated World Autism Awareness Day by organising sensory games, colouring and painting activities. These were thoughtfully designed to nurture creativity and joy among the students, followed by refreshments for all.
To advocate for acceptance and inclusivity, blue-coloured badges were also distributed to the members of the staff. The event fostered compassion and hope, empowering the children to lead lives with dignity and community support.

Tribute to Guru Nabha Dasji

Bhavan Vidyalaya, New Chandigarh marked the Jayanti of the revered saint and poet Guru Nabha Dasji with a special morning assembly. The event beautifully honoured his timeless teachings on equality, devotion, and moral living, fostering a sense of spiritual reflection among students.
This heartfelt tribute reinforced Guru Nabha Dasji’s enduring message, inspiring the young audience to work towards building a more compassionate and
value-driven society.

CBSE Class X Board Examinations

Marking a significant milestone, the first batch of Class 10 students of Bhavan Vidyalaya, New Chandigarh, delivered commendable results in the CBSE Class X Board Examinations (2025–26).
Armaan Garg clinched the top spot with an outstanding 96.4%, followed by Bhavya Gupta, who secured 92.6%, while Ridit Jha stood third with an impressive 91.6%. Out of the 16 students who appeared for the Board examinations, five secured 90% and above.
In addition to this remarkable performance, two students achieved a perfect score of 100 in Mathematics.
Balancing academics with sporting excellence, Dhairya Narula, a national-level shooter, secured a remarkable 70.4%.

Class 10 Results (2025–26)

Bhavan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh students achieved exceptional results in the CBSE Class 10 Board Examination. The top honours were jointly secured by Abhiraj Jain and Moksh Mangla, both scoring an impressive 99.2% followed by Sonakshi Bansal and Garima Jindal with an excellent 99% each. Adding to the school’s remarkable success, Rabhya Dhawan, Divyam Kukreti, Mrigankshekhar Mavuduru Patnaik, Tanvi Dalia, and Gunan Arora also excelled with 98.6% each, reinforcing the institution’s legacy of academic excellence.
Out of 186 who appeared for the Board Examination, 134 secured above 90%, bringing immense pride and laurels to the school. The institution’s academic excellence was further reflected in remarkable subject-wise performances, with several students attaining a perfect 100—38 in Mathematics, 15 in Social Science, 8 in Science, 5 in Sanskrit, and 2 each in Hindi and English. Adding another feather to the cap was the Class Average which saw an impressive academic growth of 92.2 from last year’s 88.2.

Sports Achievements

Rabhya Dhawan scored 98.6% and is a State Medalist in Table Tennis and represented Chandigarh at SGFI Nationals.
Kushal Yadav scored 97.6% excelled in Roller Skating, winning 2 Silver Medals (1000m & One Lap Road) and 2 Bronze Medals (500+D & Dual Time Trial) at the RSFI Chandigarh State Championship, along with a Silver Medal (1000m race) at SGFI Chandigarh State.
Yajat Sharma scored 97.2% and is a State Gold Medal winner in Gymnastics, representing Chandigarh at SGFI Nationals.
Arnav Sharma scored 89% and is a State Gold Medalist and National Medalist in Roller Hockey.