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The previous round was recently held in collaboration with Lawrence Classes, Top Rankers, Maa Vaishno Devi Educational Group, Shishir Leadership Academy, and St. John Bosco College.
The event saw enthusiastic participation from students across Lucknow in a variety of engaging competitions such as general knowledge quizzes, painting contests, and creative writing.
Eduverse 2.0 provided a platform for students to showcase not only their creative talents but also their cognitive and analytical skills in a lively, competitive atmosphere.
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