The flagship quiz initiative from TCS brings together young minds from across India, challenging them to think critically, embrace innovation, and showcase their knowledge on a national stage.
Bhubaneswar: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, hosted the Bhubaneswar edition of TCS InQuizitive 2026, its flagship inter-school quiz program. Home to some of Eastern India’s leading educational institutions and a thriving innovation ecosystem, Bhubaneswar set the stage for an exciting display of knowledge, teamwork, and analytical thinking. Following several exciting rounds, Piyush Samantaray and Praatibhan Mishra from Mother’s Public School emerged as winners of the Bhubaneswar edition, securing their place in the national semi-finals.
The Bhubaneswar edition witnessed participation from 137 teams representing 18 schools. The event was graced by Bibhu Panda, Center Head, TCS Bhubaneswar.
Demonstrating the power of AI, this year’s edition of TCS InQuizitive introduced real-time AI-powered analytics, enabling participants to view detailed performance insights after each round and quickly identify areas for improvement.
Bibhu Panda, Center Head, TCS Bhubaneswar said, “As Bhubaneswar strengthens its position as a vibrant hub for education, technology and innovation, it is inspiring to witness the curiosity, confidence and passion for learning among our young students. The level of competition witnessed today in the regional final was truly exceptional, with participants demonstrating impressive subject knowledge, confidence and teamwork. We congratulate the winners on their well-deserved achievement and look forward to cheering them on as they advance to the national semi-finals in Mumbai.”
Open to students from Grades 8 to 12, TCS InQuizitive combines learning with excitement through a dynamic format that spans a diverse range of subjects like education, entertainment, sports, business trends, advertising and social media. With a stronger emphasis on STEM, the quiz also highlighted domains such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, automation, biometrics, and robotics.
Now in its 28th year, the competition has grown into one of India’s most respected inter-school quiz platforms, inspiring generations of students to explore new ideas, broaden their perspectives, and develop a deeper understanding of the world around them.
The 2026 edition is being held across Pune, Indore, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, Bhubaneswar, Kochi, Kolkata, and Mumbai, culminating in the National Finale, where the country’s brightest young quizzers will compete for the coveted title of TCS InQuizitive National Champions 2026.
