Curious minds from TVS Academies have found room to stretch beyond the syllabus — in masterclasses with scientists and historians, live online courses, and the residential Gifted Summer Program. This page is their story.
TVS Academy students formed one of the largest school contingents at the Gifted Summer Program 2026. These moments are drawn from instructor and counsellor observations at camp.
Both built working submarines — and when the pressure-testing session turned slow and chaotic, they stepped in unprompted to help run it for the whole class.
We were able to complete everyone's testing because of their support.
Nihal pitched an app that reads your computer's hardware and tells you which developer tools will actually run well on it — a Grade 5 student reasoning about system constraints.
Hanvitha arrived at camp, in her counsellor's words, “with tears in her eyes.” Three weeks later she presented her section on the motor system to the entire class, holding eye contact throughout.
Full of jokes, laughter and always has something quick witted to say.
Tanish, in Architecture, impressed his instructor by refusing to take the teacher's word at face value. Alina was raising her hand with sharp questions on the very first day, when most of the room was still quiet.
Not tutors, not coaching faculty — practising scientists, mathematicians and educators who have spent years working with gifted learners, at the Gifted Summer Program and in year-round online mentoring.
Award-winning science writer and visiting scientist at ISI since 2004. Has taught astrophysics and quantum foundations, and is known for making complex ideas awe-inspiring.
Has taught hundreds of students how storytelling transforms scientific understanding — a rare blend of research experience and science communication.
Builds "mathematical muscle" through rigorous practice and foundational understanding — the mentor behind the geometry course where students constructed Pick's theorem from their own axioms.
A decade in the software industry and over ten years teaching mathematics, using board games and technology to create engaging mathematical experiences.
Brings systems thinking and real-world sustainability into the science room — from food sovereignty to sustainable living.
Applies biological modelling to pure mathematics and runs deep-dive science courses — biomechanics, energy — where students read real research papers.
Students who have taken their curiosity further through the residential Gifted Summer Program.
| Student | Programme | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Alina Ayesha | Gifted Summer Program — Two Feet of Science | 2026 |
| Ashutoshgouda M Patil | Gifted Summer Program — Submarine | 2026 |
| Dvithi.A | Gifted Summer Program — Neuroscience | 2026 |
| Hanvitha.K | Gifted Summer Program — Neuroscience | 2026 |
| Hemanth Reddy B | Gifted Summer Program — Submarine | 2026 |
| M.P. Udhav | Gifted Summer Program — AI & Machine Learning | 2026 |
| Nihal B.Y | Gifted Summer Program — AI & Machine Learning | 2026 |
| Shashank Sankarbabu | Gifted Summer Program — Submarine | 2026 |
| Tanish D Prasad | Gifted Summer Program — Architecture | 2026 |
| Vishnunidhi. D | Gifted Summer Program — Neuroscience | 2026 |
| Anshu A | Gifted Summer Program | 2025 |
| Darshan MP | Gifted Summer Program — AI & Machine Learning | 2025 |
| ESHAAN.A.B | Gifted Summer Program — Explorers | 2025 |
| GOWTHAM.S | Gifted Summer Program — Explorers | 2025 |
| Liya Sannidhi | Gifted Summer Program | 2025 |
| Preksha K. B | Gifted Summer Program | 2025 |
| RINITH AJAY.S | Gifted Summer Program — AI & Machine Learning | 2025 |
| SAMSHRUTI.S.J | Gifted Summer Program — Explorers | 2025 |
| Sadhana Senthilrajan | Gifted Summer Program — AI & Machine Learning | 2025 |
| Sai Suhani H | Gifted Summer Program — Two Feet of Science | 2025 |
| Samhitha. P | Gifted Summer Program | 2025 |
| Sanchi G Chinivar | Gifted Summer Program | 2025 |
| Siddhant Patil | Gifted Summer Program | 2025 |
| Siri Uttarkar | Gifted Summer Program | 2025 |
| Ankush Roy | Gifted Summer Program — AI & Machine Learning | 2024 |
| Chithkala Praveen | Gifted Summer Program | 2024 |
| Manaswi D Y | Gifted Summer Program | 2024 |
| Nagaprasad.J.U | Gifted Summer Program — Neuroscience | 2024 |
| S.Ananya Deeksha | Gifted Summer Program — Economics | 2024 |
| Shourya Shathayu | Gifted Summer Program — Math | 2024 |
| Siddharthan.K | Gifted Summer Program — AI & Machine Learning | 2024 |
Residential Gifted Summer Program and ASSET Summer Program participants, from verified programme records.
Scenes from recent residential Gifted Summer Programs — the learning, collaboration, and joy students experience beyond the classroom.
Seats in each cohort are limited, and TVS Academy students receive preferential access as students of a GenWise Partner School.
Questions? Write to onlineprograms@genwise.in or speak to the school's Gifted Lab Coordinator.