Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Three students from Bhopal emerged as champions of the 20th UCMAS State-Level Abacus and Mental Arithmetic Competition 2025. They included Krishna Gupta, Vivaan Gupta, and Yashika Khapre.
The grand award ceremony for the winners of the competition was held at the National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR) in the city on Wednesday.
Participants were divided into three age-based groups. In each group, awards were given under various categories including Module Champion, Champion, First Runner-Up, Second Runner-Up, Third Runner-Up, Fourth Runner-Up, Fifth Runner-Up, Merit, and Consolation.
In total, 3 champions, 8 first runner-ups, 6 second runner-ups, 7 third runner-ups, 8 fourth runner-ups, and 12 fifth runner-ups were declared. Besides, 150 students received merit awards and 385 students were honored with consolation awards.
A total of 44 students were awarded ‘Winners’ trophies and certificates based on their performance across various groups and categories.
Neeraj Goyal, Director of UCMAS Madhya Pradesh, was present as the chief guest for the ceremony. Franchise owners from all UCMAS centers in Bhopal also graced the event with their presence along with students and parents. The programme was conducted by Amrita Goyal, State moderator of UCMAS MP Neeraj Goyal, master franchisee of MP, delivered the welcome address, while the vote of thanks was presented by Franchisee manager Rufiya Pathak and moderator Leena Sachdev.
