Announcing the State Toppers and National Topper
The All India Malayalee Association (AIMA) is delighted to announce the winners of the AIMA Educational Excellence Awards 2026, one of the Association’s flagship national initiatives to recognize and honour exceptional academic achievements of Malayalee students across India.
Education is the cornerstone of a progressive society, and AIMA firmly believes that recognizing academic excellence not only rewards outstanding performers but also inspires thousands of students to strive for greater heights. Through these prestigious awards, AIMA acknowledges the hard work, determination, and commitment of students while appreciating the invaluable support of parents, teachers, and educational institutions.
The response to the AIMA Educational Excellence Awards 2026 was overwhelming, with 72 applications received from various States across the country. After a rigorous scrutiny and verification process, deserving students were selected for the State and National Awards.
About the Awards
AIMA–Paul Diclause Memorial State Educational Excellence Awards
The AIMA–Paul Diclause Memorial State Educational Excellence Awards are instituted to recognize one outstanding Malayalee student from each participating State based on exceptional academic performance in the Class XII Board Examination (Academic Year 2025–26).
Eligibility
Applications were invited from:
- Students who appeared for the Class XII Board Examination during the Academic Year 2025–26.
- Students belonging to Science, Commerce, and Humanities streams.
- Students studying under State Boards, CBSE, or ICSE.
Each State Awardee receives
- 🏅 Certificate of Excellence
- 🏆 Commemorative Memento
- 💰 Cash Prize
AIMA–Gokulam Sabari Memorial National Educational Excellence Award
Among all the State Award recipients, one student is selected for the prestigious AIMA–Gokulam Sabari Memorial National Educational Excellence Award, the highest educational honour instituted by AIMA.
The National Award comprises
- 💰 Cash Prize of ₹1,00,000
- 📜 National Certificate of Excellence
- 🏆 Memento of Distinction
These awards reflect AIMA’s unwavering commitment to promoting academic excellence, encouraging young achievers, and fostering a culture of learning and innovation among the Malayalee community across India.
Evaluation Process
To ensure complete transparency, fairness, and credibility in the selection process, AIMA entrusted the evaluation of all applications to Dr. Mohammed Haneefa Eradan, a distinguished educationist and internationally respected academic administrator with over 30 years of experience in teaching, school administration, and institutional leadership across India, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
A recipient of an Honorary Ph.D. in Educational Administration, Dr. Haneefa has served as Principal, Founder Principal, Vice Principal, Headmaster, and Senior Teacher in several reputed institutions. He has successfully led internationally acclaimed CBSE schools, guided institutions through CBSE affiliation and accreditation, introduced numerous educational innovations, mentored teachers, and consistently delivered exceptional academic outcomes.
Among his many accomplishments, he served as Principal of Modern International School, Riyadh, where the school achieved 100% CBSE Board Examination results, produced one of the highest percentages of A1 grade holders in Saudi Arabia, and introduced several pioneering academic and student development initiatives. As Founder Principal of MES Indian School, Doha, he successfully established the institution from inception to obtaining CBSE Senior Secondary Affiliation. He has also served as CBSE Saudi Chapter Convener and Secretary of the MGS Principals’ Forum, coordinating educational initiatives involving nearly 48 CBSE-affiliated schools across Saudi Arabia.
As the Evaluator of the AIMA Educational Excellence Awards 2026, Dr. Mohammed Haneefa meticulously examined all 72 applications received from across the country based on academic performance, eligibility criteria, authenticity of documents, and overall merit. His vast experience in educational leadership, commitment to academic excellence, and impeccable professional integrity ensured that the entire selection process remained objective, transparent, impartial, and merit-based, further enhancing the prestige and credibility of the AIMA Educational Excellence Awards.
AIMA State Educational Excellence Award 2026 – State Toppers
| State | Student | School | Board | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Chittotu Sukanya | Ravindra Bharathi Junior College | State Board | 98.20% |
| Bihar | Alphy Thomas | Don Bosco Academy | ICSE | 72.00% |
| Chhattisgarh | Nithya S. Pillai | Kendriya Vidyalaya NTPC Jamnipali, Korba | CBSE | 89.80% |
| Goa | Nakul S. Nair | PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Bambolim Camp | CBSE | 73.00% |
| Gujarat | Meenakshi Unnikrishnan | MGM School | State Board | 92.40% |
| Haryana | Amal Marathakkara Sajeev | DPS Sector 45, Gurgaon | CBSE | 94.80% |
| Jharkhand | Aaron Simon | MGM Higher Secondary School | CBSE | 78.80% |
| Karnataka | Pranav Murali | New Baldwin International School | CBSE | 93.80% |
| Kerala | Deleena Nibu | GMMGHSS, Palakkad | State Board | 99.90% |
| Maharashtra | Tvisha Narayan | Bombay Scottish School | ICSE | 94.00% |
| Nagaland | Arathy A | St. Joseph Higher Secondary School | State Board | 84.60% |
| New Delhi | Aadi Gowri | St. Gregorios School | CBSE | 99.40% |
| Odisha | V. Harshat Nair | Sai International School, Bhubaneswar | CBSE | 90.33% |
| Punjab | Alvina Elizabeth Sunil | Citadels School | CBSE | 69.80% |
| Rajasthan | Adwaith P. Nair | Prince Sainik School, Sikar | CBSE | 88.40% |
| Tamil Nadu | Vibeesh A | Jaycees Matric Higher Secondary School | State Board | 97.67% |
| Telangana | Maria Shaiju | Career Point Junior College | State Board | 98.20% |
| Uttar Pradesh | Shrihari V. Nair | Ingraham Institute English School | ICSE | 85.80% |
| Uttarakhand | Megha Binoy | St. Joseph’s Academy | ICSE | 80.00% |
| West Bengal | Nishant Aaryan Kiran | Sri Sri Academy | ICSE | 97.25% |
🏆 AIMA–Gokulam Sabari Memorial National Educational Excellence Award 2026
Following the evaluation of all State Award recipients, AIMA is proud to announce the recipient of the AIMA–Gokulam Sabari Memorial National Educational Excellence Award 2026.
| Award | Student | State | School | Board | Marks | Percentage |
| 🏆 National Topper | Archana Sasi | Kerala | Sobha Icon, Palakkad | State Board | 1199/1200 | 99.90% |
Archana Sasi has emerged as the National Topper by securing an exceptional 1199 marks out of 1200 (99.90%), setting an outstanding benchmark of academic excellence. AIMA extends its heartfelt congratulations to the student, parents, teachers, and the institution for this remarkable accomplishment.
Award Presentation Ceremony
The AIMA–Gokulam Sabari Memorial National Educational Excellence Award 2026 will be presented during the AIMA 19th Formation Day Celebrations, scheduled to be held on:
📅 Sunday, 19 July 2026
📍 KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
The ceremony will bring together eminent personalities from the fields of education, public service, and social leadership to honour the National Topper and celebrate academic excellence.
The AIMA–Paul Diclause Memorial State Educational Excellence Awards will be presented separately by the respective AIMA State Committees during their State-level award functions and educational programmes, ensuring that each State Topper is recognized and felicitated within their own State in the presence of local dignitaries, educators, parents, and the Malayalee community.
Conclusion
The All India Malayalee Association extends its warmest congratulations to every State Topper and the National Topper for their remarkable academic accomplishments. Their dedication, perseverance, discipline, and pursuit of excellence have made their families, schools, and communities proud.
AIMA also places on record its sincere appreciation to Dr. Mohammed Haneefa Eradan for conducting a meticulous, transparent, and merit-based evaluation process that has further strengthened the credibility of these prestigious awards. The Association gratefully acknowledges the wholehearted support of parents, teachers, educational institutions, State Units, and volunteers whose collective efforts contributed to the successful conduct of the AIMA Educational Excellence Awards 2026.
The enthusiastic participation, reflected in the 72 applications received from across India, demonstrates the growing recognition and national stature of the AIMA Educational Excellence Awards. AIMA remains committed to nurturing academic excellence, recognizing deserving talent, and inspiring future generations to pursue knowledge, integrity, innovation, and leadership.
Congratulations to all the Award Winners. May your achievements inspire countless young minds across the nation to dream bigger, work harder, and excel in every sphere of life.
All India Malayalee Association (AIMA)
National Secretariat