Xtragenius Learning Systems held the 25th edition of its National Level Open Abacus Competition on 11 October 2026 at Veilankanni School and College, Saidapet, Chennai. It is an offline competition, open to abacus centres from across the region, and it runs level by level, from the Bud Level up to Level 8. Students sat their papers in batches through the morning, from 9 o'clock.
Two Vamika Academy students competed, one at the Bud Level and one at Level 1. Every paper followed the same format: 100 sums to be finished in 10 minutes, worked with or without an abacus. Speed counts as much as accuracy.
In the run-up, both students practised on timed sheets of exactly that kind: 100 add-and-minus sums against a 10-minute limit, set to the formulas of their own level.
The competition recognises every child who takes part. Each student receives a trophy and a certificate according to their marks: Champion for 90 to 100, Winner for 50 to 89, and Runner-up below 50. The top performers in each level are honoured as well. Prizes were presented in the afternoon.
