At the AWIM Pune Olympics 2025-26, students from all three Walnut campuses came together to design, build and present working prototypes — all within two hours, using only the materials provided on the day.
National qualifications, first-place finishes and runner-up positions — here is how each campus performed.
Shivane Campus: National Qualification
National Qualification Achieved
Two hours. Two teams. One national qualification.
Students from the Shivane Campus qualified for the Nationals at the AWIM Pune Olympics 2025-26. In two hours, each team had to complete a Test Skimmer, an Aesthetic Skimmer and a presentation chart — using only the materials provided by the organisers.
Std. 6 Team: “Rescue Raven”
A futuristic hybrid ambulance with AI emergency systems and a portable ICU.
Std. 5 Team: “AquaSpy1”
An advanced ocean skimmer with hydrofoil technology and underwater drones.
What the certificates do not show:
- The distribution of tasks based on each member’s strengths
- Real-time progress checks to make sure nothing was missed
- Problem-solving when plans did not go as expected
- Presenting their ideas confidently to a panel of judges
Through this experience, students built patience, cooperation, time management and the confidence to communicate their ideas clearly.
Fursungi Campus: First Place in the Distance Category
1st Place — Distance Category
First place in the Distance Category.
The Fursungi Campus teams brought precision and creativity to the AWIM Pune Olympics 2025-26, earning a top finish in the Distance Category.
Std. 5: “Skimfinity”
1st Place — Distance CategoryA design that proved performance matters as much as aesthetics — built to go the distance and it did.
Std. 6: “Jaw Ripper”
Deathrider ProjectA hybrid vehicle concept featuring emergency signals, maximum safety and strong speed.
These results reflect hours of planning, trial and error, teamwork under pressure and the confidence to present bold ideas to a panel of judges.
Wakad Campus: Speed Track Winner and First Runner-Up Overall
Double Victory
Speed Track Winner and First Runner-Up Overall.
The Wakad Campus teams returned with two category wins at the AWIM Pune Olympics 2025-26.
Std. 6: “Jet Toy”
Speed Track Event WinnerPrecision engineering and speed, working together.
Std. 5: “Skimmer”
First Runner-Up OverallConsistent across every evaluation criterion — a result that reflects steady, thorough preparation.
These results reflect more than technical skill. They show what happens when students collaborate under pressure, think carefully within constraints and present their ideas with confidence.
The Walnut Difference
Tough Outside, Smart InsideAcross all three campuses, students demonstrated something beyond technical ability:
