Mannarkkad crowned the overall winners in the Palakkad District School Science Fair

Abhinand Sudhi C. and Adidev V. of Kalladi HSS, Kumaramputhur, with their working model ‘smart tooth brushing robot on a boat’ (HSS category) at a school science fair in Palakkad district, Chittur on Thursday. | Photo credit: KK Mustafah

Three days of intense competition, scientific exploration and creative expression came to an exciting end as the District School Science Fair concluded at Chittur in Palakkad on Thursday. Mannarkkad sub-district emerged as the overall winner of the event.

Mannarkkad, who put in an outstanding performance in various competition categories, topped the points table with an impressive 1,479 points. Alathur secured the second position with 1377 points while Thrithala finished third with 1355 points.

The festival, which brought together young talents from across the district, witnessed spirited competition where students showcased their scientific knowledge, technical skills and creativity. In a hotly contested event, Ottapalam finished fourth with 1300 points, followed by Pattambi (1253), Cherpulassery (1242) and Palakkad (1222).

Niranjan V. and Sehib K. of GHSS, Cherpulassery, with their still model (HSS category) at the School Science Fair in Palakkad district, Chittur on Thursday. | Photo credit: KK Mustafah

Host Chittur sub-district secured the eighth position with 1116 points while Shoranur finished ninth with 1087 points. Kollengode took tenth position with 987 points. Parali and Kuzhalmannam secured the eleventh and twelfth positions with 925 and 791 points respectively.

In the school level competition, the overall winner was TRK Vaniamkulam Higher Secondary School with 335 points. Government Higher Secondary School, Vadanamkurussi, finished a close second with 332 points, while BSS Gurukulam Higher Secondary School, Alathur, secured the third position with 315 points.

The festival concluded with a grand ceremony during which Sumesh Achuthan, MLA presented trophies to the winners, culminating three days of participation and celebration of young scientific talent.

Published – 5 Nov 2026 22:19 IST