On June 11–12, 2026, the fourth (national) stage of the “Student of the Year” Competition was held at the State Educational Institution “Presidential Lyceum for Gifted Students of Tajikistan” in Dushanbe. The competition aimed to identify active, creative, innovative, and initiative-driven students; support those who are knowledgeable about modern scientific and technological advancements and are actively engaged in these fields; and enhance students’ knowledge, critical thinking abilities, intellectual skills, and resourcefulness.
According to the Competition Regulations, one participant from each of the five regions of the country (a total of five participants) took part in the national stage.
The contestants completed written examinations in the Tajik language (state language), Russian language and literature, physics, and mathematics. They also took tests in Tajik literature, biology, geography, English, information technology, history, chemistry, and law. In addition, the jury listened to and evaluated their creative presentations.
Based on the jury’s assessment at the fourth (national) stage of the “Student of the Year” Competition, Madina Saidalizoda, an 11th-grade student of Secondary School No. 1 in Shamsiddin Shohin District, was declared the winner of the national competition with a score of 94 points.
