Dr Yajnya Sapkota served as the Examination Coordinator, overseeing the entire process.

 

In preparation for the exam, students were provided with study materials, and pre-examination teaching sessions, led by Dr. Debasish Bora from IIT Guwahati, were organized to clarify key physics concepts. 

 

The examination was conducted in two stages:

• Stage One involved a multiple-choice question (MCQ)-based test with negative marking to ensure rigour and accuracy. Held at more than 25 centres across the North Eastern states, this round identified the Centre Toppers and finalists, which included both the State Toppers and the top 20 candidates based on overall merit.

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• Stage Two was an online interview round, conducted by a panel of experts comprising:

Dr Pranab Jyoti Bhuyan, Dr Samrat Dey, Dr Yajnya Sapkota, Dr Nabendu Deb, Dr Ranjan Kalita, and Dr Devabrat Mahanta. Based on performance in the interview, the 11 North East India Toppers were selected.

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Here are the top performers:

Rank 1: Dibya Priyam Saharia, Ramanujan Academy Senior Secondary School, Assam 

Rank 2: Ayudh Baruah, Salt Brook Academy, Assam

Rank 3: Bhargav Ranjan Das, South Point School, Assam

Rank 4: Adi Dohutia, Salt Brook Academy, Assam

Rank 5: Diana Chongtham, Millennium Institude of Sciences, Manipur

Rank 6: Priyadashini Nongmaithem, Kakching Higher Secondary School, Manipur

Rank 7: Sourav Das Ramanuj Gupta, Senior Secondary School, Assam

Rank 8: Prayas Madhur Gogoi, Army Public School Tezpur, Assam

Rank 9: Wahengbam Yaiphaba Singh, Herbert School, Manipur

Rank 10: Shlok Singh, Kendriya Vidyalaya Mizoram University, Mizoram 

Rank 10: Mashiman Shinglai, Kakching Higher Secondary School, Manipur
 

The NEIPTS 2024 toppers were formally felicitated during the 27th PANE Foundation Day held on 6 April 2025 at Cotton University, in the presence of eminent scientists and dignitaries. Each topper received a certificate and a cash award in recognition of their outstanding performance. The academy remains committed to supporting these young talents with potential academic mentoring and guidance in the future.