ANPSA Dimapur organised an Inter-School Math Quiz 2026 with 44 Class 9 students from 22 schools, with Lima Aier Higher Secondary School emerging as champions
DIMAPUR — The All Nagaland Private Schools’ Association (ANPSA), Dimapur unit, organised an Inter-School Math Quiz 2026 at Little Star Higher Secondary School on Saturday, with 44 Class 9 students from 22 schools participating.
Teisovi Gerard Meyase, Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Controller of Examinations, Kohima Science College, was the guest of honour, ANPSA stated in a press release.
Addressing the participants, Meyase emphasised the importance of perseverance, saying that “not knowing the answer is not the failure; not trying is the failure.”
He highlighted the relevance of mathematics in everyday life and said that while artificial intelligence could provide answers, understanding the reasoning behind them remained essential.
He encouraged students to cultivate curiosity, critical thinking, problem-solving skills and perseverance, adding that these skills would remain valuable throughout their lives.
The quiz began with a preliminary round involving all 22 participating schools, from which 16 teams qualified for the subsequent rounds.
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The teams were divided into two groups before the final round determined the winners.
Students demonstrated mathematical knowledge, quick thinking, accuracy and teamwork throughout the competition.
An audience round was also conducted, allowing students and attendees to participate.
Sagarika Roy and Imnasenla Ozukum of Lima Aier Higher Secondary School emerged as champions and received a cash prize of INR 30,000, along with a trophy and certificates. Densati Jamir and Tiati Jamir of Little Star Higher Secondary School secured the runners-up position and received INR 20,000, a trophy and certificates.
St Paul Higher Secondary School and Footprints Academy received consolation prizes of INR 4,000 each, along with certificates. The four finalists—Grace Academy, Lampstand Higher Secondary School, Ram Janaki Higher Secondary School and Little Buds School—received INR 2,000 each with certificates.
The quiz masters were Luyin Aier, Class 10, Little Star Higher Secondary School, and Naitik Thakur, Class 11, Lima Aier Higher Secondary School. Hentong T Konyak and Taochila Longkumer, both Class 10 students of Little Star Higher Secondary School, compered the event.
The prize money was sponsored by Aboriginal Energy, Nagaland Doors and Oxford University Press.
The programme concluded with a prize distribution ceremony and a vote of thanks.
ANPSA Dimapur unit expressed appreciation to the participating schools, heads of schools, teachers, quiz masters, coordinators and others who contributed to the event.
The association reaffirmed its commitment to promoting academic excellence, intellectual development and collaborative learning through inter-school activities.