Vizag Student Achieves Global Recognition at Apple Swift Student Challenge 2026

A student from Visakhapatnam has made the city proud by achieving global recognition in the prestigious Apple Swift Student Challenge 2026 conducted by Apple.

Manas Malla from Vizag emerged as one of the top 50 students worldwide selected in the Apple Swift Student Challenge 2026. His innovative project, called STEMQuest, impressed Apple experts and earned international appreciation.

What is STEMQuest?

STEMQuest is an offline augmented reality (AR)-based personalized learning application developed by Manas Malla. The app is designed to help students learn STEM subjects in a more interactive and engaging way using AR technology.

One of the biggest highlights of STEMQuest is that it works offline, making it highly useful for students who may not always have internet access. The app combines personalized learning experiences with immersive AR features to improve understanding and student engagement.

Opportunity to Visit Apple Park

Thanks to the success of STEMQuest, Manas Malla will soon get an opportunity to visit Apple Park during the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference.

During the conference, he is expected to interact directly with Apple engineers, developers, and technology experts. This achievement is considered a huge milestone not only for Manas but also for the growing tech talent coming from Vizag.

Proud Moment for Vizag

The achievement of Manas Malla once again highlights the growing innovation and young talent emerging from Vizag in the field of technology and app development. Students from Visakhapatnam are now gaining recognition on global platforms, bringing pride to the city and Andhra Pradesh.

Vizag continues to establish itself as a rising technology and innovation hub with young developers making their mark internationally.

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