Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Dombivli Talent Hunt Draws Record 44,000 Students in 14th Edition
The Dombivli Talent Hunt is a competition for school students.
This year, about 44,000 students joined, the most ever.
They came from more than 60 schools and were in Classes 5 to 10.
Organisers first selected 1,000 students for another round.
Then 50 students made it to the final.
The final took place at Omkar International School in Thakurli.
Judges looked at how students thought and presented themselves.
The Lions Club of Dombivli organised the event to remember educationist Surendra Bajpai.
The organisers say it gives students a chance to show their abilities and aim for excellence beyond the classroom.
Around 44,000 students took part in the 14th Dombivli Talent Hunt, a record for the event.
Students in Classes 5 to 10 from more than 60 schools participated in the first round.
After two rounds of screening, 50 students reached the final from an initial shortlist of 1,000.
The final was held at Omkar International School in Thakurli, and finalists were assessed on intellectual ability and presentation skills.
The Lions Club of Dombivli organised the competition in memory of educationist Surendra Bajpai; the Dr Shrikant Shinde Foundation and Federal Bank sponsored it.
- Who
- Around 44,000 students from more than 60 schools took part; the Lions Club of Dombivli organised the competition.
- What
- The 14th Dombivli Talent Hunt concluded, with 50 students reaching the final round.
- When
- The article does not specify the event date.
- Where
- Dombivli; the final was held at Omkar International School in Thakurli.
- Why
- The competition aims to give students a platform to showcase their abilities and encourage excellence beyond the classroom.
- Edition
- 14th
- Participation
- Around 44,000 students, a record for the event
- Schools
- More than 60
- Eligible classes
- Classes 5 to 10
- Shortlisted after first round
- 1,000 students
- Finalists
- 50 students
- Final venue
- Omkar International School, Thakurli
- Sponsors
- Dr Shrikant Shinde Foundation and Federal Bank