HRH Gyalsey Annual Mathematics Award

The HRH Gyalsey Annual Mathematics Award, a joint initiative by the Ministry of Education and Skills Development and the Druk Gyalpo’s Institute, was instituted in 2022 towards fostering and nurturing students’ natural aptitude in Mathematics. This prestigious award offers a platform for students to demonstrate their mathematical skills, with a specific emphasis on number sense and proficiency in inductive and deductive reasoning. The award is instituted with the following primary objectives:

  • Emphasize the Significance of Mathematics as a language to comprehend the universe.

  • Enhance and nurture students’ innate Mathematical abilities.

  •  Encourage students to learn Mathematics and pursue careers in STEM-related fields.

  • Motivate and recognize students and schools.

  •  Assess the disparity between curriculum outcomes and student achievements at key stages IV and V.

  • Utilize insights from student performance to evolve the National School Curriculum for Mathematics.

The HRH Gyalsey Annual Mathematics Award is a national-level test administered to students at two levels: Middle Secondary School (classes 9 & 10) and Higher Secondary School (classes 11 & 12). The test for the HRH Gyalsey Mathematics Award 2025 took place on the Coronation Day of His Majesty the King, 1st of November 2025. This year’s competition saw participation from 2,796 students in the Middle Secondary School Category and 1,406 students in Higher Secondary School Category. The winners are as follows:

Middle Secondary School Category  (Classes IX & X)

  • National Mathematics Champion: Anju Gautam, Phuntsholing HSS

  • First Runner-Up: Ausmithata Gurung, Dagapela MSS

  • Second Runner-Up: Sangay Drukdra, Phobjikha HSS

 Higher Secondary School Category Category  (Classes XI & XII)

  • National Mathematics Champion: Sonam Wangchuk, Sherubling HSS

  • First Runner-Up: Srijan Adhikari, Norbugang HSS

  • Second Runner-Up: Pelden Ngawang, Kunzangling HSS


We offer our heartfelt congratulations to this year’s winners and those from past years for their outstanding achievements. Their dedication and passion for Mathematics are exemplary and serve as an inspiration for all of us.

The HRH Gyalsey Annual Mathematics Award not only recognizes individual brilliance but also acts as a catalyst for promoting the importance of Mathematics education nationwide. As students strive for the mathematics award, it helps them build a strong foundation in mathematics and instill a lifelong passion for learning mathematics. Besides, the prestigious certificate presented to the winners holds immense value and can significantly contribute to their future endeavours, especially when pursuing academic and career opportunities in the field of STEM. 

The cash prizes and certificates are awarded every year on HRH Gyalsey’s Anniversary.

 We express our gratitude to all the participants, teachers, and schools that contributed to the success of the HRH Gyalsey Annual Mathematics Award. Their dedication and support have played an instrumental role in making this initiative a resounding success.

 The winners of the previous years are as follows:

  • Middle Secondary School Category  (Classes IX & X)

    • National Mathematics Champion:  Sujana Dootraj, Class X, Phuentsholing HSS 

    • First Runner-Up: Tshering Gyeltshen, Class IX,  Bjishong HSS

    • Second Runner-Up: Kinzang Choden, Class IX, Jomotshangkha MSS

    Higher Secondary School Category Category  (Classes XI & XII)

    • National Mathematics Champion: Damchoe Tenzin, Class XII, Karma Academy

    • First Runner-Up: Karma Yuden, Class XI Samtengang CS

    • Second Runner-Up : Pema Yugyal, Class XI, Desi HSS

  • Middle Secondary School Category  (Classes IX & X)

    • National Mathematics Champion: Tandin Zangmo, Class X, Lamgong HSS

    • First Runner-Up: Karma Kelzang, Class X, Dechentsemo HSS

    • Second Runner-Up: Tshering Choden Norbu, Class X, Gelephu HSS 

    Higher Secondary School Category Category  (Classes XI & XII)

    • National Mathematics Champion: Sonam Norbu, Class XII, The Royal Academy

    • First Runner-Up: Sonam Tobgyal Dorji, Class XII, Motithang HSS

    • Second Runner-Up Sonam Dorji Tamang, Class XI, Mendrelgang HSS

  • Middle Secondary School Category  (Classes IX & X)

    • National Mathematics Champion: Class X, Loselling Middle Secondary School

    • First Runner-Up: Sangay Wangdi, Class IX, The Royal Academy

    • ⁠Second Runner-Up: Ugyen Zimba Tshering, Class X, The Royal Academy

    Higher Secondary School Category (Classes XI & XII)

    • National Mathematics Champion for Higher Secondary School: Prakash Sundas, Class XII, Sarpang HSS

    • First Runner-Up: Rohan Rai, Class XII, Ugyen Academy

    • ⁠Second Runner-Up: Thukten Choida, Class XII, The Royal Academy