The Grand Finale of the Indian Navy Quiz - THINQ 25, concluded at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, on 05 Nov 2025. Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The theme of this year's event was "MAHASAGAR". 16 schools representing different zones of the country qualified for the semi-finals and the top eight competed in the Grand Finale. The finalists were Jayshree Periwal High School - Jaipur, Bharatiya vidya bhavan - Kannur, Subodh Public School - Jaipur, Shiksha Niketan - Jamshedpur, Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan Senior Secondary School - Chennai, Cambridge Court High School - Jaipur, Dr Virendra Swarup Education Centre - Kanpur, PM Shri JNV - Samastipur. Jayshree Periwal High School, Jaipur emerged as Champions, while PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Samastipur secured the Runners-Up position. The Grand Finale was live-streamed on the Indian Navy's official YouTube and Facebook page. The event was posted on 06 NOV 2025 10:09AM by PIB Delhi.
Key Entities Referenced
THINQ-25: An Indian Navy Quiz competition for schools.
Indian Naval Academy (INA): The location where the Grand Finale of THINQ-25 was held.
Indian Navy: The organizer of the THINQ-25 quiz.
Ministry of Defence
GRAND FINALE OF THE INDIAN NAVY QUIZ -
THINQ - 25 CONCLUDES AT INDIAN NAVAL
ACADEMY
Jayshree Periwal High School - Jaipur emerg as
Champions
Posted On: 06 NOV 2025 10:09AM by PIB Delhi
The Grand Finale of THINQ 25 – The Indian Navy Quiz concluded with great enthusiasm and
vibrancy at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, on 05 Nov 2025. Adm Dinesh K Tripathi,
Chief of the Naval Staff, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The event marked the
culmination of a nationwide intellectual voyage celebrating knowledge, innovation, and India’s rich
maritime heritage.
Themed “MAHASAGAR”, this year’s edition embodied the Indian Navy’s spirit of exploration,
excellence, and commitment to nurturing maritime consciousness amongst the youth. From thousands
of participants across the country, 16 schools representing the North, South, East, and West Zones
qualified for the semi-finals.
The top eight teams advanced to the Grand Finale, competing for the prestigious THINQ-25 Trophy
in a spirited contest of intellect, teamwork, and curiosity.
The finalists were - Jayshree Periwal High School - Jaipur, Bharatiya vidya bhavan - Kannur, Subodh
Public School - Jaipur, Shiksha Niketan - Jamshedpur, Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan Senior
Secondary School - Chennai, Cambridge Court High School - Jaipur, Dr Virendra Swarup Education
Centre - Kanpur, PM Shri JNV - Samastipur.
Jayshree Periwal High School, Jaipur emerged as Champions, while PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya
Vidyalaya, Samastipur secured the Runners-Up position, bringing THINQ 25 to a fitting and inspiring
closure.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief of the Naval Staff commended the young participants for their
enthusiasm, awareness, and deep understanding of India’s maritime legacy. He emphasised the
importance of cultivating curiosity and encouraging innovation among the youth - qualities that will
shape the maritime leaders and thinkers of tomorrow.
The Grand Finale was live-streamed on the Indian Navy’s official YouTube and Facebook page,
drawing enthusiastic participation and viewership from schools, Naval establishments, and maritime
enthusiasts across the Nation.As the waves of wisdom continue to rise, the Indian Navy looks forward to THINQ - 26, inspiring
fresh minds to explore, engage, and excel — continuing the voyage of knowledge and discovery.______________________________________________________________
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