Achievements & Recognition

National Spotlight—

Spruha — "Shloka Queen" on KBC

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Spruha Tushar Shinkhede — KBC & Homi Bhabha Gold

Spruha, a Std. VII student, won ₹25 lakhs on Kaun Banega Crorepati and was called "Shloka Queen" by Amitabh Bachchan. She was selected from 15 lakh students across India through the Fastest Finger First round to reach the hot seat.

She recited Bhagavad Gita shlokas that left the audience and Amitabh Bachchan deeply moved. She also won the Gold Medal in the Dr. Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik Competition. Keerti Yenurkar won the Silver Medal. They were guided by Mrs. Sushma Keni, Mrs. Shweta Pawnikar, Mrs. Jayashree Pimputkar, Mrs. Smita Gandhi, Mrs. Trupti Bhasme & Mrs. Archana Chavan.

Science Excellence—

Dr. Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik

The Dr. Homi Bhabha Balvaidnyanik is one of India's most prestigious national-level science competitions, running for 44 years across Written, Practical, Project & Interview stages.

Spruha Tushar Shinkhede (Std. VI) won the Gold Medal and Keerti Yenurkar secured the Silver Medal. They were felicitated by Dr. Priyadarshani Sawant, Dr. Chinmay Gawankar, and MKCL's Vivek Sawant at Yashwant Natya Mandir, Matunga, Mumbai.

Project guidance by experts

Shri. Sanjay Apturkar (Associate Scientist, MRSAC) & Mrs. Rashmi Bante (Land Resource Expert, MRSAC). Principal Mrs. Vaishali Dakhole and A.H.M. Dr. Shubhra Roy congratulated the students.

Pride of Somalwar Ramdaspeth—

More Achievements

Aashana Kakde (Std. VII)

MSAT 2nd Rank — Maharashtra

Scored 185/200 in MSAT Exam 2025-26, declared eligible for free educational tour to ISRO. Guided by Smt. Trupti Bhasme.

WCL Essay Competition

Vigilance Awareness Week

Ashutosh Potdar bagged 2nd position and secured cash prize of ₹1,500 in the essay competition organised by WCL.

Devak Chaudhary (Std. 8)

ASMIRE Competition — Cup & ₹20,000

Won the cup and ₹20,000 cash prize at the Late Annasaheb Somalwar Memorial ASMIRE interschool competition.

Kasturi Thaware (Std. XII)

Oratory — 1st Prize

Won 1st place at Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya inter-college oratory competition. Awarded ₹3,000, trophy, and certificate.

Bharat Ko Jano Quiz

Bharat Vikas Parishad — 2nd Prize

Arnavika Kalbande and Anannya Bhange won 2nd prize in the "Bharat Ko Jano" quiz by Bharat Vikas Parishad. Guided by Mrs. Vanita Padhye.

Shabdankur Karandak

Oratory Competition

Vidhi Deshmukh won 3rd prize in oratory. Sukhada Deshpande received encouragement award with medal and certificate.

Priyam Haldar (Std. 8)

Essay Writing — 2nd Prize

Won 2nd place at Late P.R. Joshi Memorial Essay Competition at HADS High School. Awarded ₹1,000 and certificate. Guided by Dr. Sonali Hinge.

Bal Kumar Samvad Sahitya Sammelan

Literature Festival — Multiple Prizes

Students won 1st in Bhulabai songs (gold medals), 2nd in Swarachit Kavita, 2nd in Abhivachan, and more across 7 competitions. Guided by Neeta Khot.

Gramayan Pratishthan — Eco Bricks

Environmental Awareness

Riya Thakur (Std. 8) won 2nd in Eco-Bricks Model (₹750). Ananya Pophali won 2nd in Soilless Garden. Students felicitated by NMC Commissioner Dr. Abhijeet Chaudhary.