Message from the Manager
Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon
Manager, City Montessori School
Nature has designed the universe in numbers, purposefully weaving geometry, dimensions, patterns, and equations into its fabric. Even time is measured in numbers. It is thus evident that mathematics is both pervasive and inescapable. The International Young Mathematicians’ Convention (IYMC), organised by City Montessori School, Gomti Nagar Campus I, serves as a global platform for aspiring learners, encouraging the understanding and application of mathematics in real-life contexts.
When mathematics is viewed merely as another subject in school, the idea diminishes the vital role this discipline plays in shaping a child’s personality. Above all, it cultivates problem-solving ability, a critically important skill essential in everyday life. Mathematics nurtures reasoning, logic, and analytical thinking, the very foundation of sound decision-making.
With this idea, we warmly welcome all young mathematicians & school leaders to join us at the International Young Mathematicians’ Convention (IYMC), a global celebration of logic, creativity, and discovery.
Empowering the Next Generation of Thinkers and Trailblazers
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in mathematics-related occupations is expected to rise by 28.7 per cent between 2021 and 2031, creating over 82,000 new jobs by the end of this decade. More than half of these roles are projected to be in data science, one of the world’s fastest-growing career domains.
We, at City Montessori School (CMS), Lucknow, believe that mathematics is far more than a vocational skill. It is the language in which the universe is written. Each theorem, each equation, represents not merely logic but imagination: a bridge between the abstract and the absolute. From the invention of the digit zero and the decimal place-value system to the pioneering algorithms of Āryabhaṭa and Bhāskara, India has long been one of the significant contributors to the global mathematical heritage.
It is this spirit that City Montessori School (CMS) seeks to rekindle through the International Young Mathematicians’ Convention (IYMC) Mathematica 2025. Conceptualised and established as more than just a competition, IYMC embodies CMS’s vision of nurturing young minds that reason with precision, imagine with audacity, and collaborate with empathy. Through problem-solving challenges, mathematical modelling, and global team contests, students are invited to explore how mathematical thought can transform societies and sustain progress.
Our Inspiration
“Education needs an expanded definition that frees it from today’s largely economic context and acknowledges its role in transforming both individual lives and entire society.”
Dr Jagdish Gandhi
(10 November 1934 - 22 January 2024)
Founder-Manager, CMS
The International Young Mathematicians’ Convention was established by our school’s revered Founder-Manager, a spiritual giant, humble servant of humanity, and promoter of religious harmony. His vision behind organising this event is to enhance learners’ understanding of mathematical concepts and strengthen their ability to apply the theoretical concepts in real-life contexts. The event aims to provide students with the opportunity for intellectual stimulation and global collaboration.
Message from the Convenor
Mathematics, the universal language of logic, innovation, and discovery, takes centre stage at the 10th International Young Mathematicians’ Competition (IYMC) – Mathematica 2025, scheduled to be held from 3rd to 6th November 2025. We extend a heartfelt welcome to brilliant young minds from around the globe for this dynamic celebration of intellect and imagination, where mathematics meets robotics and AI. IYMC 2025 promises not just engaging competitions, but collaboration, creativity, and connection, inspiring participants to explore, innovate, and shape the future of STEM. Join us as we embark on this exhilarating journey of learning, friendship, and discovery.
Ms Soma Chandra
Principal, CMS Gomti Nagar Campus I and
Convenor, IYMC 2025
Mrs Abha Anant
Former Principal, CMS Gomti Nagar Campus I & Principal, CMS Kanpur Road Campus
Convenor for previous IYMC editions
Chief Guests
Prof. Mahesh Ramesh Kakde
Infosys Prize Laureate 2022 – Mathematical Sciences,
London Mathematical Society Whitehead Prize 2023,
Prof. Homi Bhabha Chair, Dept. of Mathematics, IISc Bangalore
Prof. Mahesh Ramesh Kakde is an eminent algebraic number theorist whose pioneering contributions have resolved several long-standing conjectures in mathematics. A graduate of the Indian Statistical Institute, he earned his PhD under the mentorship of Professor John Coates at the University of Cambridge in 2008. Over the years, he has been associated with several prestigious global institutions of the world, including Princeton University, University College London, and King’s College London. He currently serves as the Homi Bhabha Chair Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore.
His groundbreaking work on the Gross–Stark, Brumer–Stark, and Iwasawa Main Conjectures, along with his advances towards Hilbert’s 12th problem, has profoundly enriched the landscape of modern number theory.
A recipient of the Swarnajayanti Fellowship (2019) and the Infosys Prize (2022), Professor Kakde was also recognised among the Asian Scientist 100 (2023) for his outstanding research contributions. His invitation to address the International Congress of Mathematicians 2022 stands as a testament to his global eminence and enduring impact on contemporary mathematics.
Mr Nischal Narayanam
Youngest Double Guinness World Record Holder,
India’s Youngest Chartered Accountant
Mr Nischal Narayanam is a distinguished prodigy and education entrepreneur whose intellect and innovation have inspired millions. Recognised by the National Geographic Channel as one of the “Seven Brilliant Brains of the World,” he holds two Guinness World Records for exceptional memory power earned at just 13.
He became India’s youngest Chartered Accountant at 19 and the youngest double post-graduate in Mathematics and Commerce from Osmania University at 18. A born innovator, he authored books on school mathematics and designed India’s first Mathematics Laboratory by the age of 10.
Founder of Nischal’s Smart Learning Solutions, his pioneering educational products now empower learners in 8,000+ schools across 20+ countries. A recipient of the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement, conferred by the President of India, he also leads the Nischal Foundation, advancing literacy and equitable education worldwide.
Mr Nischal Narayanam embodies the spirit of intellectual brilliance, innovation, and social impact—proving that true success lies in using knowledge to uplift humanity.
