NuMaTS Camp Kicks Off at Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology
NuMaTS camp begins at IIST

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The Nurturing Mathematical Talents in Schools (NuMaTS) camp commenced at the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) in Valiamala, India, aiming to identify and nurture students with a mathematical aptitude. The camp, organized by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), has 235 participants and will provide ongoing support for selected students until class X.
- 01The camp lasts for seven days and targets students from government and aided schools.
- 02Participants include 235 students, primarily from class VI, who show promise in mathematics.
- 03NuMaTS will offer holiday camps at state and national mathematics institutions for further training.
- 04The camp was inaugurated by Dipankar Banerjee, Vice-Chancellor of IIST.
- 05SCERT director Jayaprakash R.K. presided over the inaugural ceremony alongside other notable figures.
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The Nurturing Mathematical Talents in Schools (NuMaTS) camp began on May 23, 2026, at the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) in Valiamala, India. This seven-day initiative is designed to identify and foster students from government and aided schools who demonstrate a strong aptitude for mathematics. The camp, organized by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), has attracted 235 students, primarily from class VI, who will receive specialized support in mathematics until they reach class X. The program aims to transform students' interest in mathematics into tangible talent through rigorous training and support. In addition to the main camp, selected students will have opportunities to attend special holiday camps organized at state and national-level mathematics institutions, further enhancing their skills. The inaugural ceremony was led by Dipankar Banerjee, Vice-Chancellor of IIST, and attended by SCERT director Jayaprakash R.K., along with other dignitaries from the educational sector, including IIST Pro Vice-Chancellor Kuruvilla Joseph and Mathematics department head T.G. Deepak.
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The NuMaTS camp aims to enhance mathematical skills among students, potentially leading to improved educational outcomes in mathematics for participants.
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