New Delhi, May 27 -- The National Inter-College Crossword Expedition (NICE) 2025 continues to inspire and challenge India's brightest college minds, with the results of the highly anticipated NICE Round 'I' now officially declared. After an intense battle of wit, logic and language, Vijval Ekbote of Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi clinched the top position nationally, demonstrating exceptional cryptic crossword-solving prowess.

Following closely were Adya Singh from 'Awaiting College Admission'; category and Harsh Raj of IIT Kharagpur, who secured the second and third places, respectively, showcasing commendable skill and determination in the nationwide contest.

The competition, which spanned multiple zones, also sa...