World chess champion Gukesh is Sri Chaitanya's brand ambassador
World Chess Champion Gukesh Dommaraju and Tollywood actor Adivi Sesh were announced as the new brand ambassadors for Sri Chaitanya Educational Institutions (SCEI) on Tuesday.
The duo was present at the institute's celebratory event in the wake of the IIT-JEE and NEET 2025 results here.
'Just like in chess, success in competitive exams like JEE & NEET requires strategic thinking, discipline, and mental resilience. Through this association, I am committed to inspiring students not only in academics but also in developing lifelong skills for success,' Mr. Gukesh was quoted as saying.
Mr. Sesh, all praise for the institute's consistency in results, congratulated the 2025 toppers.
SCEI directors Sridhar Yalamanchili, Sushma Boppana, and Seema Boppanna; staff, students and their parents were present.
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