Battle of Minds

26/09/2026

24/09/2026

A little disappointed, but definitely not giving up. ❤️

Our Third Runners-Up, Niton Kadu and Basar Megu of VKV Oyan, may not have taken the trophy home this time, but their spirit says it all, they’re coming back next year, stronger and hungrier.

And their dream? To see all four finalists next year come from VKVs across Arunachal Pradesh. Now that’s a challenge we’d love to see unfold! ✅

Until then, keep learning, keep questioning and keep that Battle of Minds spirit alive. See you in 4.0! ❤️

23/09/2026

The Warriors Enter the Battle ⚔️🧠

Before the questions, the pressure, and the battle of wits began, the four finalists made their entrance as the Warriors of Battle of Minds 3.0.

A little glimpse of the moment we called the four finalists onto the stage and officially set the final battle in motion.

Four minds. One stage. One Battle.
Battle of Minds 3.0.

23/09/2026

The smiles said it all. ✅

A huge congratulations to Castro Meme and Jumnam Rallen of Ramakrishna Mission School, Narottam Nagar, our Second Runner-Up at Battle of Minds 3.0!

But what stood out just as much as their performance was the attitude they brought to the finals. Even when things didn’t go their way, the smiles stayed, the spirits stayed high, and the camaraderie never faded.

And Castro… honestly, that energy deserves a special mention. Your infectious positivity and ability to keep everyone around you smiling made you such a memorable part of the finals.

You came, you quizzed, you laughed, you kept the spirit alive and you walked away with ₹50,000 (₹25,000 each) and a whole lot of memories.

Congratulations, Castro and Jumnam! Keep that positivity going, keep quizzing, and most importantly, keep being yourselves.

See you Again ✅

22/09/2026

Second place. Statewide stage. One unforgettable battle.

From the preliminary rounds to the Grand Finale, Marpin Bagra & Gobin Daw of PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Aalo stood tall among hundreds of young minds from across Arunachal Pradesh.

With knowledge, teamwork, speed and nerves of steel, they fought their way to the First Runner-Up position at Battle of Minds 3.0.

The battle may be over, but this is only the beginning. The minds that dared to challenge, learn and rise today will shape the Arunachal of tomorrow.

A proud moment for Aalo. A proud moment for Arunachal.

21/09/2026

The scores are final, the trophies have been lifted and now, let’s hear from our winners!

From the pressure of the Grand Finale to the joy of winning, here’s how the students felt after an unforgettable Battle of Minds 3.0. Their smiles say the rest.

21/09/2026

❤️❤️❤️❤️

21/09/2026

1,376 students. 18 centres. All 28 districts of Arunachal Pradesh.

And with that, Battle of Minds 3.0 comes to an end.

Our sincere gratitude to the Department of Youth Affairs, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, for entrusting us with this responsibility and believing in our team.

We thank Shri Pema Khandu , Hon’ble Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, for continuously promoting youth-centric programmes, and Shri Kento Jini, Hon’ble Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, for his constant support and encouragement.

We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to Shri Abu Tayeng, IAS, Secretary, Sports and Youth Affairs; Shri Akshat Kaushal, IPS, Special Secretary, Sports and Youth Affairs; and Shri Ramesh Linggi, Director, Youth Affairs, for their guidance, encouragement and continued support throughout this journey.

A very special thank you to our entire team and all the coordinators who travelled from centre to centre, took up every responsibility and never complained, regardless of the long roads, changing schedules, early mornings and late nights.

Thank you to everyone behind the scenes our official documentation team, camera crews, sound team, light team, technical team, set designing team,VJ, creative team and every individual who helped bring this programme together.

Our heartfelt gratitude also goes to all our media partners for consistently supporting Battle of Minds and helping us take the stories of our young participants to a wider audience.

To all the DDSEs, district coordinators, teachers, schools, parents and students, thank you for believing in Battle of Minds and supporting us throughout this journey.

A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful audience who gave us a houseful show. Your energy, applause and enthusiasm brought the Grand Finale to life and made it even more special.

Finally, heartiest congratulations to Global Valley School, Roing; PM SHRI KV Aalo; RKMS Narottam Nagar; and VKV Oyan. Congratulations to all our winners and finalists for making Battle of Minds 3.0 truly memorable!

The questions may have ended, but the confidence, courage and dreams they awakened in 1,376 young minds are only beginning. ❤️

Department of Youth Affairs CMO Arunachal Pema Khandu Chau Zingnu Namchoom Chowna Mein

20/09/2026

After weeks on the road, travelling to 18 centres Tawang, Bomdila, Seppa, Ziro, Palin, Daporijo, Likabali, Basar, Aalo, Boleng, Pasighat, Roing, Jairampur, Khonsa, Namsai, Longding, Tezu and the Itanagar Capital Region we finally reached the Grand Finale!

The journey covered all 28 districts of Arunachal Pradesh: Tawang, West Kameng, Bichom, East Kameng, Pakke-Kessang, Lower Subansiri, Keyi Panyor, Kra Daadi, Kurung Kumey, Upper Subansiri, Kamle, Lower Siang, Leparada, West Siang, Shi Yomi, Siang, Upper Siang, East Siang, Lower Dibang Valley, Dibang Valley, Changlang, Tirap, Namsai, Longding, Lohit, Anjaw, Itanagar Capital Region and Papum Pare.

And after an intense Grand Finale, here are our winners:

CHAMPIONS
Shayon Ghosh & Regainlu Kri
Global Valley School, Roing — 320 points

SECOND PLACE
Marpin Bagra & Gobin Daw
PM SHRI KV Aalo — 245 points

THIRD PLACE
Jumnam Rallen & Castro Meme
RKMS Narottam Nagar — 165 points

FOURTH PLACE
Basar Megu & Niton Kadu
VKV Oyan — 120 points

From the preliminary rounds across the state to the pressure of the Grand Finale, these teams displayed exceptional knowledge, teamwork, confidence and courage.

18 centres. 28 districts. One unforgettable battle.

Heartiest congratulations to our champions and all four finalist teams for making Battle of Minds 3.0 truly spectacular!

20/09/2026

DK HALL, ITANAGAR, 20/09/2026