The grand finale of the International Skill Enhancement and Training (I-SET) ’25, organised by the Ideal Association for Minority Education (IAME), concluded with remarkable performances from participating schools. In the Senior category, Algebra Global School emerged as champions, while Hidaya Ace Green School secured the top position in the Higher Secondary category. In the Junior category, MEMS International School claimed first place.
Students from schools across various districts of the state participated in the competition. Following the initial screening round, the top six teams with the highest scores were selected to compete in the grand finale.
In the Senior category, Jyothi Raj Digal and Sayyidath Aisha Hanan of Algebra Global School, Koppam, won first place. Khadeeja Rousa and Muhammad Nasih of Saadiyya English School secured second place, while Fadi Abdullah Ali and Muhammad Shihab Nisar of Safa English Medium School finished third.
In the Higher Secondary category, Fathima Sana O. P. and Hanna Zainab of Hidaya Ace Green School, Pantheerankavu, were declared winners. Muhammad Bakhir Khan, Adil Saman, Ahmed Tabish, and Nadeem Naseer of The Dhalis World School were adjudged first and second runners-up.
In the Junior category, Fathima Mufeeda M. K. and Ayisha Ziyan K. of MEMS International School, Karanthur, secured first place. Fathimath Zahra Beevi and Hiba Fathima of Ma'din Knowledge Garden won second place, while Ifa K. and Muhammad Faizan of Al Furqan Public School secured third.
Trophies and certificates were distributed to the winners by ICF International Secretary Shareef Karassery and IAME General Secretary V. P. M. Ishaq. Secretariat members Noufal Kodur and Unais Muhammad were also present. Among those who attended the event were C. M. Noushad, Muhammadh Ali, Abu Thwahir Adani, and Mashood Mangalapuram.
The event highlighted IAME’s continued commitment to nurturing talent, enhancing skills, and fostering academic excellence among students across the state.