Greenwood High Students Score Perfect 45 in IBDP 2026, Join Global Top Rankers

Two students from Greenwood High International School have achieved the maximum possible score of 45 points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) 2026 examinations, placing them among the world's highest scorers and underscoring the growing global competitiveness of Indian school students.

The results highlight not only individual academic excellence but also the increasing success of Indian international schools in preparing students for admission to some of the world's leading universities.

Perfect scores place students among global toppers

The two students who secured a perfect 45/45 are:

• Amisha Sharma, the outgoing school captain, who will pursue Public Policy and Data Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
• Varun Vasudevan Iyer, the outgoing vice captain, who is set to study Mathematics at University of California, Berkeley.

Under the IBDP evaluation system, 45 points is the highest attainable score, making it one of the most demanding achievements in international school education.

Strong overall performance

Beyond the two perfect scorers, the school reported several other outstanding performances:

• Three students scored 44 points:
• Anvita Reddy Guddeti
• Nidhi Mittal
• Sanay Sridhar
• Seven students secured 43 points:
• Aahana Jain
• Aryan Dhir
• Inesh Dora Kanati
• Nakshatra Ganesh
• Sahana Arun Kuttuva
• Sritanvi Karthik
• Vipran Vasan

According to the school, 36% of the IBDP Class of 2026 scored 40 points or higher, a benchmark regarded internationally as an exceptional academic performance.

Admissions to leading global universities

Members of the graduating class have received admission offers from several prestigious institutions, including:

• Dartmouth College
• Brown University
• Carnegie Mellon University
• Johns Hopkins University
• University of Southern California
• University of California, Los Angeles
• London School of Economics and Political Science
• Imperial College London
• Bocconi University
• Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
• University of Hong Kong
• LaSalle College
• National Institute of Design

The school also stated that its students have collectively secured scholarships worth more than USD 8 million, awarded for academic excellence, leadership, creativity and community service.

Students reflect on success

Amisha Sharma attributed her achievement to the consistent support of her family, teachers and the wider school community throughout the two-year diploma programme.

Varun Vasudevan Iyer said his preparation focused on building strong conceptual understanding, improving internal assessments and analysing every performance to identify and address weaknesses.

Why the IBDP matters

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is a rigorous two-year pre-university curriculum designed for students aged 16–19. Recognised by universities worldwide, it assesses students through coursework, internal assessments, extended essays, and final examinations, with a maximum score of 45 points.

Looking ahead

The results reflect the growing prominence of India's international schools in global education. As increasing numbers of Indian students pursue overseas higher education, strong IBDP performances continue to strengthen applications to top universities while showcasing the country's expanding academic footprint on the international stage.