ALLEN Shines in Gold – 4 Out of 5 Gold Medalists of 56th IPhO 2026, Colombia are ALLEN Students

Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has also Congratulated the Gold Medals Winning Indian Contingent

All five students representing the Indian team at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO 2026), held in Bucaramanga, Colombia, from July 4 to 12, have secured gold medals. Four of these five medals were won by students from ALLEN Career Institute.

Based on this performance, India secured the top position among 87 participating countries. The Gold Medalists Kanishk Jain, Riddhesh Bendale, Rishit Garg, and Swarit Joshi are all ALLEN classroom students.

Congratulating the students on their outstanding performance, ALLEN CEO Nitin Kukreja stated that Allen students are delivering excellent results across all fields. He noted that it is heartening to see Allen students win four out of the five gold medals at the first major international Olympiad of the year.

These results reflect the country’s growing stature on the international stage. To date, Allen students have won 188 medals, including 90 gold medals, across various official Olympiads, a testament to Allen’s academic excellence.

This official Olympiad is conducted in four stages. The first stage, the National Standard Examination in Physics (NSEP), was conducted by the Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT); 138 Allen students were selected for the second stage.

Subsequently, 20 Allen students were selected for the third stage following the second stage—the Indian National Physics Olympiad (INPhO)—organized by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE).

The third stage, the Orientation-cum-Selection Camp (OCSC), was held, after which a five-member team was selected to represent India; four of these students were from Allen.

The fourth and final stage, the 56th International Physics Olympiad, took place in Bucaramanga, Colombia, featuring 381 participants from 87 countries. The four Allen students on the Indian team delivered outstanding performances, winning four gold medals and bringing glory to the nation.

Kanishk Jain, class 12th secured an All India Rank (AIR) 8 in JEE Advanced 2026. He has been selected for admission to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the world’s top-ranked university.

He described the experience as excellent, noting that the academic support received at Allen Kota was top-notch. He mentioned that the opportunity to meet students from various countries during the finals was valuable, and Allen’s academic training proved highly beneficial.

Riddhesh Anant Bendale class 12th achieved AIR 18 in JEE Advanced 2026 and will pursue a B.Tech in Computer Science at IIT Bombay. He remarked that he learned a great deal at the International Olympiad and felt proud to bring honor to the country.

Rishit Garg class 12th secured AIR 109 and will pursue a B.Tech in Computer Science at IIT Delhi.

He stated that the preparation at Allen Kota would prove useful for any exam, adding that this performance was a direct result of that training.

While Swarit Joshi class 11th is set to appear for the JEE Advanced exam in 2027. He observed that starting at the right time significantly increases the likelihood of achieving good results.

PM congratulates Indian Contingent

PM Narendra Modi also congratulated the Gold medals winning Indian contingent. PM Modi posted on his ‘X’ account (formerly known as twitter) “An outstanding performance by our youngsters! Congratulations to the Indian contingent of Kanishk Jain, Riddhesh Anant Bendale, Rishit Garg, Shresth Suraiya and Svarit Joshi for winning Gold Medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 held in Bucaramanga, Colombia.

Their feat reflects yet another example of the limitless potential of our Yuva Shakti and their passion towards science and research. Equally commendable is the fact that in the last decade, our students have performed exceptionally well in the various editions of this platform”.

ALLEN at Official International Olympiads

Students from ALLEN Career Institute have consistently excelled in International Olympiads. To date, Allen students have secured a total of 188 medals across various International Olympiads, comprising 90 gold, 75 silver, and 23 bronze medals.

These include nine gold medals won at the International Earth Science Olympiad, along with 39 at the International Junior Science Olympiad, 16 at the International Physics Olympiad, 7 at the International Chemistry Olympiad, 5 at the International Biology Olympiad, 3 at the International Mathematical Olympiad, 7 at the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics, and 4 at the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (Junior).

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Aabshar Hassan Quazi

Aabshar H. Quazi is a seasoned education writer associated with ALLEN Career Institute, where he crafts insightful blogs on competitive exam trends, student journeys, and academic guidance. With a background in journalism, Aabshar has worked as Principal Correspondent for Hindustan Times, honing his skills in storytelling, analysis, and impactful reporting. His writing blends credibility with clarity, making complex topics accessible for students and parents alike.