KOTA. Sheshansh Agarwal won the silver medal at the International Physics Olympiad exam. He is the only student to have won 4 medals in the international level from India.
Brajesh Maheshwari, Director, Allen Career Institute said, “In
the final round, 5 students from India competed with 86 students from around
the world.”
The teenager believes that playing for the country is what
motivates him and boosts his confidence. He also added that, pressure is the
biggest spoiler for most students and thus they should study with a calm mind. “Being
calm creates positive energy, which helps one to perform better,” he said.
It hasn’t been a joy ride for the youngster, but that’s what made
it the most memorable for him. “The
most difficult part in IPhO was the experiment segment. The competition was
edgy and everyone tried their best but it has been one of the most remarkable and
memorable experience for me” he added.
Sheshansh is the only student to win medals for India for 4
consecutive years. He has won a silver medal in the International Astronomy
Olympiad held in South Korea in the year 2012. The following year he won a
Bronze and Gold consecutively for two years in the International Olympiad in
Astronomy & Astrophysics. The 4th
time he has represented India and won laurels.
Sheshansh also has secured the 4th AIR in JEE Main 2015, and is a state
topper, while his rank in the JEE advanced is 58. Sheshansh, like most toppers,
aspires to complete B.Tech in Computer Science from IIT Bombay. Sheshansh has
also been a scholar of the prestigious National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)
and, Kishore Vigyanic Protsahan Yojna.
The International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) is an annual competition
held internationally in physics for secondary school students. It involves
individual theoretical and experimental competitions in Physics. The 46th IPhO was
held at Mumbai, India from 5 to 12 July 2015. The event is organised by
the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, a national centre of
the Tata
Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, an autonomous
institution under the umbrella of the Department of Atomic Energy, as well
as a Deemed University.
A gold medal is awarded to the top 8% of the participants. A
silver medal or better is awarded to the top 25%. A bronze medal or better
should be awarded to the top 50%. The ‘Honourable Mention’ or ‘Better’ is
awarded to the top 67%. All other participants receive certificates of
participation. The participant with the highest score (absolute winner)
receives a special prize, in addition to a gold medal.