Nirmala Convent School students shine at IIT Bombay’s Blixathon

PUNE: Students of Nirmala Convent School of Kharadi, Pune, have once again made the city proud by proving their talent on a national platform. Four students from the school reached the finals of Blixathon at IIT Bombay, one of India’s most prestigious technical campuses.

Vedant Kandharkar, Swaraj Dorle, Avadhoot Hushar, and Prithviraj Chavan secured a finalist position in the Robo Precision category at the fourth edition of Blixathon, organised by Blix.

Competing against teams from leading schools nationwide, the Nirmala Convent students stood out for their technical accuracy, teamwork, and innovative thinking. Their performance reflected the school’s strong focus on science, technology, and hands-on learning from an early age.

The students were guided by their mentor, Piyush Timande, whose constant support and technical guidance played a key role in their success. School Principal Sr. Leone congratulated the team and encouraged students to continue exploring innovation and technology.

The achievement has brought pride not only to the students but also to Nirmala Convent School, which continues to nurture young minds and prepare them to compete confidently on national and global platforms, concluded Sr Leone.

What is Blixathon?

Blixathon is a national-level robotics competition where school students from across India are tested on precision, logic, and practical problem-solving skills.