DPS Fulbari Celebrates National Finalists at Raman Young Science Innovator Awards 2025
Delhi Public School, Fulbari, Siliguri is proud to announce a remarkable academic achievement that highlights its strong culture of innovation and scientific thinking. Two of its bright young minds have been selected as National Finalists for the prestigious Raman Young Science Innovator Awards 2025, a national-level platform that celebrates creativity and hands-on learning in science.
Representing DPS Fulbari are Aminah Shoeb of Grade 4, competing in the Junior Category, and Ankan Sarkar of Grade 7, selected under the Intermediate Category. Their selection at the national level is a testament to their curiosity, originality, and problem-solving skills, and it stands as a proud moment for the entire DPS Fulbari community.
About the Raman Young Science Innovator Award
The Raman Young Science Innovator (RYSI) Award is a prestigious national-level science competition that encourages students to explore scientific concepts through hands-on experimentation and creative problem-solving. Open to students from Grades III to X, the award promotes experiential learning by inspiring young innovators across India to apply scientific principles beyond textbooks and classrooms.
Participants are required to design and demonstrate simple yet impactful science activities, models, or experiments that effectively communicate core scientific ideas. Entries are evaluated by expert panels based on originality, depth of scientific understanding, creativity in approach, and the use of easily available materials, making innovation accessible and inclusive.
With a multi-stage selection process and participation from schools nationwide, reaching the national finalist stage is a significant accomplishment. It reflects a student’s ability to think independently, innovate responsibly, and demonstrate strong conceptual clarity—qualities that lie at the heart of the Raman Awards’ vision of nurturing future scientific minds.
The Journey to the National Finals
The path to becoming a national finalist at the Raman Young Science Innovator Award is both rigorous and inspiring. The competition follows a three-stage selection process, beginning with preliminary submissions, followed by national qualifiers, and culminating in the live national finals. At each stage, students are assessed on their ability to demonstrate scientific concepts through original, hands-on innovations developed independently.
With participation from schools across the country, the selection process draws from a large and diverse pool of young innovators, making advancement at every level highly competitive. Emphasis is placed on creativity, conceptual clarity, and problem-solving skills, rather than rote knowledge. Those who progress to the final stage earn the opportunity to compete at Panchavati, Bengaluru, the historic residence of Sir C. V. Raman, where innovation meets legacy.
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Student: Aminah Shoeb (Grade 4 – Junior Category)
Aminah Shoeb, a Grade 4 student at DPS Fulbari, impressed the jury with her project titled “Growth and Harvesting of Spirulina”, earning her a place among the national finalists in the Junior Category of the Raman Young Science Innovator Award 2025.
Her project explores how spirulina, a nutrient-rich microalgae, grows under controlled conditions and how it can be harvested sustainably. Through careful experimentation, Aminah demonstrated how environmental factors influence spirulina growth, highlighting its real-world relevance in nutrition and sustainability. Her work reflects curiosity, careful observation, and early scientific inquiry, and her project can be viewed here.
Student: Ankan Sarkar (Grade 7 – Intermediate Category)
Ankan Sarkar, a Grade 7 student at DPS Fulbari, has been selected as a national finalist in the Intermediate Category for his project “Spinning Tops” at the Raman Young Science Innovator Award 2025.
His project investigates fundamental physics principles such as rotational motion, balance, angular momentum, and stability. Through hands-on experimentation, Ankan demonstrated how variations in shape, weight distribution, and spinning force affect the motion of spinning tops. His work reflects analytical thinking, conceptual clarity, and curiosity-driven learning, and his project can be viewed here.
DPS Fulbari’s Role in Encouraging Innovation
At Delhi Public School, Fulbari, innovation and experiential learning form a core part of the academic philosophy. The school consistently encourages students to move beyond conventional classroom learning and engage with hands-on scientific exploration, inquiry-based projects, and real-world problem solving. Such achievements are nurtured through a supportive ecosystem where curiosity is valued and experimentation is actively promoted.
Guided by dedicated educators and mentors, students are provided opportunities to explore scientific concepts through structured activities, classroom demonstrations, and innovation-driven platforms. Initiatives such as science clubs, project-based learning, and exploratory STEM activities help young learners develop confidence, critical thinking, and creativity from an early age. DPS Fulbari’s commitment to nurturing young innovators is reflected in its focus on holistic education—empowering students not only to excel academically but also to think independently and innovatively..
National Finals at Panchavati, Bengaluru
The National Finals of the Raman Young Science Innovator Award 2025 will be held at Panchavati, Bengaluru—the historic residence of Sir C. V. Raman, India’s Nobel Prize–winning physicist. This iconic venue adds immense prestige and inspiration to the final stage of the competition.
During the finals, selected students will participate in a live problem-solving challenge, where they are required to design and demonstrate a scientific solution on the spot, using only the materials provided at the venue. The challenge tests independent thinking, creativity, and practical application of scientific concepts. Scheduled over 7–8 February 2026, the event promises an enriching and memorable experience for all finalists.
Congratulations and Looking Ahead
Delhi Public School, Fulbari extends its heartiest congratulations to Aminah Shoeb and Ankan Sarkar for their outstanding achievement in reaching the national finals of the Raman Young Science Innovator Award 2025. Their journey reflects the power of curiosity, perseverance, and innovative thinking, and serves as an inspiration for students across all age groups.
As they prepare to represent DPS Fulbari on a national platform, the school wishes them the very best for the finals in Bengaluru. This achievement reinforces DPS Fulbari’s commitment to fostering scientific temperament, creativity, and holistic development—empowering students to become thoughtful, confident, and future-ready learners.
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