BCM Arya School’s Bhargav and Anhad Crowned CCCC 12.0 Champions; DPS Bokaro and DPS Patna Emerge as Runners-Up

Bhargav Vinayak and Anhad Kaur from BCM Arya Model Senior Secondary School, Ludhiana, clinched the prestigious National Inter-School Cryptic Crossword Contest 2024 (CCCC 12.0) title at the Grand Finale held at the YMCA, New Delhi, on Friday.

The formidable duo of Anuj Mishra and Aditya Misra from Delhi Public School, Bokaro, secured the first runner-up position, while Agrim Singh Chauhan and Lakshya Sinha from Delhi Public School, Patna, bagged the second runner-up trophy.

The second and final day of the Grand Finale featured two intense semi-final rounds, where top teams vied for a spot in the championship battle. The top three scorers from the semis competed in a gripping final round, delivering an unforgettable contest.

Awards and Honors Across Categories

CCCC 12.0 Online Winners

• First Prize: Adya Singh, Notre Dame Academy, Patna

• Second Prize: Abhinav Gupta, Delhi Public School, Ludhiana

• Third Prize: Shrey Jain, Delhi Public School, Ludhiana

ACAD 2024 Winners

• First Prize: Shraddha Shree, St. Michael's High School, Patna

• Second Prize: Dhairya Pandey, Don Bosco Academy, Patna

• Third Prize: Bhargav Vinayak, BCM Arya Model Senior Secondary School, Ludhiana

ACAD Plus 2024 Winners

• First Prize: Aryan Singh, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

• Second Prize: Shyam Krishna Shenoy A, Virginia Tech, USA

• Third Prize: Samruddhi Sinai Salgaonkar, Goa Dental College, Goa

Distinguished Guests

The event was graced by several prominent dignitaries, including:

Rajesh Singh, IAS, Defence Secretary, Government of India

Vivek Singh, IAS, Chairman, RERA, Bihar

Rahul Singh, IAS, Chairperson, CBSE

Sharat Sinha, IPS, Additional Commissioner of Police (HQ), Delhi

SS Akhtar, Controller of Examinations, Jamia Hamdard

The CCCC 12.0 Grand Finale was a celebration of young talent, showcasing the exceptional skill, teamwork, and passion for cryptic crosswords.