The Ramanujan Prize 2026 has been conferred on Professor Mahesh Kakde, who works at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, honouring his contributions to algebraic number theory. The prize has been presented every year since 2005. It is meant for mathematicians from developing countries who are younger than 45 and have produced outstanding research. For exam purposes, note the winner (Prof. Mahesh Kakde), his institution (IISc, Bengaluru), his field (algebraic number theory) and the prize's eligibility rules: under 45 and from a developing country.