The nation’s biggest talent hunt in printing and packaging has reached a thrilling milestone.
The Offset Printers Association (OPA) today announced the four zonal winners of the 7th edition of the prestigious Manoj B Mehta Print Olympiad 2026, setting the stage for an epic national showdown on international soil. After intense technical evaluations, rigorous assessments, and compelling oral presentations across India’s four zones, the cream of young printing technology talent has emerged:
In the spectacular seventh edition of this premier competition, an electrifying wave of talent swept through as 348 brilliant young minds converged, with 179 sparkling talents from Diploma institutions and 169 dynamic innovators from B. Tech institutions. A total of 33 esteemed institutions passionately participated, including 20 Diploma and 13 Degree-level colleges, turning the event into a grand celebration of excellence. Region-wise, the North Zone dominated with a powerful 138 students (50 Diploma and 88 Degree), the South Zone maintained perfect harmony with 45 each from Diploma and Degree, the East Zone brought vibrant energy through 22 Diploma stars against 4 Degree powerhouses, while the West Zone dazzled with 62 Diploma and 32 Degree trailblazers, creating an unforgettable symphony of innovation, ambition, and youthful brilliance across the nation!
Organised by the Offset Printers Association — recognised as the world’s only and India’s largest printing talent hunt — the Print Olympiad continues to nurture creativity, technical brilliance, and industry-ready skills among the country’s brightest engineering and polytechnic minds. With the zonal rounds now complete, all eyes turn to Shanghai, where India’s finest young printing talents will compete for national glory on a truly global stage.
The future of Indian printing has a new face — and it is young, brilliant, and unstoppable.