Patna: The September 2025 round of A Clue A Day (ACAD) Quad, the popular online puzzle and logic challenge organised by Extra-C, has wrapped up with an impressive lineup of winners. The month brought together some of the sharpest minds in India, all competing in a contest that rewards quick thinking, reasoning, and creativity. As the competition moves into its final stage, excitement is rising among participants who have been solving one clue a day for months.
The School category turned out to be a proud moment for Bihar, as Patna’s young minds claimed the top three spots. Dhairya Pandey from Don Bosco Academy secured the All India Rank 1, followed by Shraddha Shree of St Michael’s High School in second place, and Saptak Gupta from DPS Patna in third. Their performance reflects not only individual brilliance but also the growing strength of Patna’s schools in national-level intellectual contests.
In the College category, students from eastern India continued to impress. Om Kumar Jha from NIT Manipur earned the first position, while Shivam Kumar Jha of SDDNG Government High School, Araria, and Pranav Kumar Jha of Novel Academy, Araria, followed closely behind. Their success highlights how smaller towns and regional institutions are producing top performers in national competitions.
The Senior category saw strong performances from experienced participants who have been part of the ACAD community for years. Pune’s Anantkrishnan Narayanan once again proved his consistency by taking the top spot. He was followed by Dhirendra Tripathi from Ahmedabad and R Nagendra Prasad from Bangalore. Their steady participation and problem-solving skills continue to inspire younger challengers across the country.
The Global category brought more good news for India, with the country’s participants sweeping the top positions. Samit Kallianpur claimed the first rank, while Ramki Krishnan and Harish Kamath took second and third respectively. This clean sweep reaffirms India’s growing dominance in global intellectual competitions, where logic and wordplay take centre stage.
As the competition moves toward its grand finale on October 31, the stakes have never been higher. Participants are working hard to improve their scores and climb the rankings. The final results will be based on cumulative scores from February to October 2025, which will decide the overall champions in all four categories.
A Clue A Day Quad has become a popular destination for those who love puzzles, problem-solving, and learning. With thousands of players across the country and abroad, it has created a unique space where curiosity meets competition. As the countdown to the finale begins, all eyes are on who will emerge as the ultimate ACAD champions of 2025.
