Veer Gatha 5.0: Super-100 winners felicitated; first international participation
The Super-100 winners of Veer Gatha 5.0 were felicitated in New Delhi on 24 January 2026; the edition drew over 1.92 crore students, including 28,005 from CBSE schools abroad.
Summary
Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth and MoS for Education Jayant Chaudhary felicitated the Super-100 winners of Veer Gatha 5.0 in New Delhi on 24 January 2026. For the first time, 28,005 international students studying in CBSE schools abroad took part. Of the 100 winners, 64 are girls; each received ₹10,000, a medal and a certificate, and they were special guests at the Republic Day Parade. More than 1.92 crore students participated in the fifth edition.
Key facts
- Edition
- Veer Gatha 5.0
- Participants
- Over 1.92 crore students
- International debut
- 28,005 students from CBSE schools abroad
- Winners
- Super-100; 64 girls
- Prize
- ₹10,000, medal and certificate each
- Felicitated by
- Sanjay Seth and Jayant Chaudhary
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Veer Gatha 5.0 made its international debut with participation of how many students from CBSE schools abroad?
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Correct answer: B — 28,005
PIB (Defence): for the first time, 28,005 international students studying in CBSE schools abroad took part in Veer Gatha 5.0.
How many of the Veer Gatha 5.0 Super-100 winners are girls?
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Correct answer: C — 64
PIB (Defence): among the 100 winners, 64 are girls from different parts of the country.
Each Super-100 winner of Veer Gatha 5.0 received a cash prize of:
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Correct answer: A — ₹10,000
PIB (Defence): each winner was presented with a cash prize of ₹10,000, a medal and a certificate.