Khordha Student Excels in Elite English Olympiad ;

Scores 95 per cent in Class IX; secures 88th rank in East Zone and 193rd position in Odisha.

Dillip Kumar Pattnaik

KHORDHA, OCTOBER 6: A Class IX student of Binapani Sisu Bidya Mandir, Indira Gandhi Padia, Khordha, has brought distinction to her school by securing the third position in her class in the Elite English Olympiad (EEO) 2025-26.
Soumya Somalika Pattnaik scored an impressive 95 per cent in the examination, besides securing the 88th position in the East Zone and 193rd rank at the State level. Her performance has placed her among the notable achievers in the competitive examination.

The achievement was formally recognised by the Elite Olympiad Foundation, which awarded Soumya a Certificate of Excellence for her performance. The certificate records her participation in the EEO 2025-26 and bears Enrollment No. EEZ010558 and School Code EEZ0105.
Soumya’s performance has been appreciated by her teachers, classmates and well-wishers, who congratulated her for her dedication and academic commitment. Her success has also brought recognition to Binapani Sisu Bidya Mandir and is expected to encourage other students of the institution to take part in Olympiad and other competitive examinations.
The Elite English Olympiad provides school students with a platform to test their English language skills in a competitive environment. Participation in such examinations enables students to go beyond routine classroom assessments and develop their knowledge, comprehension and analytical abilities.
Soumya’s achievement assumes significance as she is currently studying in Class IX, a crucial stage of secondary education when students begin strengthening their academic foundation for higher studies. Her 95 per cent score and rankings at the East Zone and State levels reflect her ability to perform consistently in a wider competitive field.
Teachers said that Olympiad examinations expose students to questions that require a broader understanding of subjects and encourage them to improve their reading, comprehension and problem-solving skills. Such competitions also help students develop confidence and a healthy competitive spirit.

Soumya’s success in the English Olympiad is being viewed by the school community as an encouraging example of the benefits of sustained academic effort. Her third position in Class IX, along with her notable East Zone and State rankings, has become a matter of pride for her family, teachers and fellow students.
The school community extended its congratulations to Soumya and expressed hope that she would continue to excel in academics and bring further laurels to the institution. Her achievement is also expected to inspire more students to participate in academic competitions and test their abilities on wider platforms.
With her 95 per cent score, third position in Class IX, 88th rank in the East Zone and 193rd position in Odisha, Soumya Somalika Pattnaik has made a notable mark in the EEO 2025-26 and added an academic achievement to the record of Binapani Sisu Bidya Mandir, Khordha.