Published on: February 9, 2026

Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards 2024–25

Excellence at JBCN International School is not an occasional milestone; it is a culture cultivated through inquiry, discipline, and a deep respect for learning.

The Cambridge International 2024–25 Outstanding Learner Awards place JBCN learners among an exceptionally distinguished global cohort recognised for outstanding achievement. These awards are conferred only on learners who achieve the highest standard marks in a specific subject either nationally or globally, among thousands of candidates worldwide.

In an examination ecosystem that spans over 160 countries and continues to grow every year, securing India Topper and World Topper positions is a marker of academic distinction at the highest possible level. With 8 Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards in total, JBCN International School has emerged as the No. 1 School Group in Mumbai for the highest number of Cambridge awards, and ranks among the Top Five School Groups in India this year.


What are Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards?

Official Cambridge Award Terminology for Cambridge outstanding learner awards include “Top in the World” defined as the learner with the highest standard mark globally in a subject, and “Top in Country/Territory” defined as the learner with the highest standard mark in a country/territory for a subject. These are the official award titles used by Cambridge International.


How Rare Are These Achievements?

Every year, hundreds of thousands of learners worldwide sit Cambridge IGCSE™ and International AS/A Level examinations. From this vast pool of candidates, only a limited number receive Outstanding Learner Awards.

Top in the World: Highest standard mark in the world in an individual subject — there may be multiple recipients if learners achieve identical top marks.

Top in Country/Territory: Highest standard mark in the respective country/territory.

High Achievement: Awarded for highest marks in subjects not widely taken in a country.

What makes JBCN’s performance particularly noteworthy is the spread of recognition—across multiple subjects, examination series, and campuses. This reflects not isolated excellence, but a consistently strong academic ecosystem that supports learners across disciplines and campuses.


Top in the Country (India) at Cambridge IGCSE™ (AY 2024–25)

Prishti Anand Sangani from JBCN International School, Parel, was awarded the Top in Country (India) Outstanding Learner Award in Global Perspectives in the June 2025 examination series.

Global Perspectives is a subject that demands critical thinking, research depth, and the ability to analyse global issues from multiple viewpoints. Prishti’s achievement highlights not only academic rigour but also the kind of thinking skills that define future-ready learners.


World Topper at Cambridge IGCSE™ (AY 2024–25)

At JBCN International School, learners achieved ‘Top in the World’ Outstanding Learner Awards in Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics disciplines, an extraordinary accomplishment that reflects conceptual clarity and consistent academic excellence. The results positioned JBCN Parel as the No. 1 School in Mumbai, producing 4 World Toppers and 1 India Topper in the 2024–25 Cambridge cycle.

From JBCN International School, Parel (Centre IN788):

Siddha Ruchir Singhania – Mathematics (Without Coursework), March 2025

Meet Dilip Jain – International Mathematics, June 2025

Yuvraj Nikhil Jain – International Mathematics, June 2025

Aryav Vinay Shenoy – Mathematics (Without Coursework), June 2025

From JBCN International School, Borivali (Centre IN724):

Anika Soumya Sarkar – Mathematics (Without Coursework), March 2025

Securing World Topper positions JBCN learners among the very best internationally, competing with and outperforming peers across multiple countries. The group also led Mumbai in Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics awards, showcasing consistent excellence across both core and extended Mathematics disciplines.


India Topper at Cambridge International AS Level (AY 2024–25)

Anushka A. Kulkarni from JBCN International School, Borivali, received the Top in Country (India) Outstanding Learner Award in Sociology in the March 2025 examination series.

This achievement reflects deep analytical ability, strong academic writing, and an understanding of social structures, skills that are essential for higher education and global citizenship.


High Achievement at Cambridge International AS Level (AY 2024–25)

Ansh Manish Karkare from JBCN International School, Borivali received the High Achievement Outstanding Learner Award in Digital Media & Design in the June 2025 series.

This recognition celebrates creative thinking, technical skill, and innovation—areas increasingly vital in today’s interdisciplinary academic landscape.


How JBCN Stands at the Forefront

In highly competitive subjects such as Mathematics and International Mathematics—where participation is among the highest globally—achieving World Topper places JBCN learners at the absolute pinnacle of international performance. These results demonstrate deep conceptual understanding, precision, and the ability to apply learning under rigorous assessment standards.

Similarly, national toppers in subjects like Global Perspectives and Sociology reflect advanced research skills, analytical thinking, and academic maturity—capabilities that extend far beyond examinations and prepare learners for higher education pathways worldwide.

The presence of both world toppers and high-achievement awardees across different subjects highlights a learning environment that nurtures diverse strengths—academic, analytical, and creative.


More Than Results: What These Achievements Represent

These accolades are not isolated outcomes. They represent:

A strong Cambridge teaching framework

Faculty who mentor, challenge, and support learners

A learning environment that values depth over rote learning

Learners who are confident, curious, and globally minded

At JBCN, academic excellence goes hand in hand with character, inquiry, and purpose.


A Community That Celebrates Excellence

We congratulate every learner for their outstanding achievement and thank our educators and parents for being partners in this journey. As our learners continue to set benchmarks nationally and globally, JBCN International School remains committed to nurturing thinkers, leaders, and changemakers of tomorrow.

Excellence is not the goal. It is the habit.


Written by: Kavita Obhan
HOAT