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How Curiosity About Hidden Patterns Led Chembur's JBCN Student Aarav Lele To Stanford's Selective Mathematics Programme
24htopnews | July 11, 2026 10:09 PM CST

JBCN International School, Chembur student Aarav Lele has been selected for Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies' highly selective Discrete Mathematics programme. The 15-year-old credits curiosity, strong essays and a passion for mathematics for the achievement.

For most students stepping into Grade 10, the year ahead is largely about preparing for board examinations. For 15-year-old Aarav Lele, however, it also marks an opportunity to learn from one of the world's leading universities.

The JBCN International School, Chembur student has been selected for Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies' highly selective Discrete Mathematics programme and is currently attending the online course, which is being conducted from July 6 to July 17. According to Aarav, only around 80 students are admitted to the programme, making it a highly competitive academic opportunity for high school students with a strong interest in mathematics.

A House Captain at JBCN Chembur, Aarav has steadily built his academic profile around mathematics, leadership and global learning experiences. Before securing a place at Stanford, he completed the Ashoka Young Scholars Programme (YSP) and had earlier attended the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) programme, experiences he believes strengthened both his perspective and his application.

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