The 2025 edition of TCS’ flagship interschool quiz witnessed participation from over 3,800 teams representing more than 600 schools across 12 cities in India
MUMBAI, DECEMBER 10th 2025: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, hosted the National Finals of TCS InQuizitive 2025, India’s premier interschool quiz competition that has shaped curious young minds for more than 25 years. After an exciting 12-city journey, the top 12 school teams from across the country came together for the grand finale in Mumbai. A thrilling and closely contested finale culminated in, Gyan Prakash and Bhavyman Sharma, representing Army Public School, Hyderabad, emerging as the champions of the 2025 edition of the quiz.
The national finals, hosted by Quizmaster Pickbrain (Giri Balasubramaniam), brought together the top qualifying teams for an intense and high-energy contest for the coveted national title. The composure, precision, and ability to stay calm under pressure set the winners, Gyan Prakash and Bhavyman Sharma, apart in the final moments, earning them a historic victory in one of India’s longest-running quiz competitions for high school students.
Sudeep Kunnumal, Chief Human Resources Officer, TCS, said, “TCS InQuizitive continues to reflect the best of young India. The participants at this edition of InQuizitive from across the country showed sharp thinking, strong awareness, and a genuine spirit of curiosity. Their enthusiasm and ability to connect ideas across domains show the immense promise this new generation carries. We congratulate every participant and remain committed to nurturing young India’s curiosity by encouraging them to embrace the latest technology to solve real-world challenges.”
This edition of TCS’ flagship interschool quiz saw participation from over 3,800 teams representing more than 600 schools across India. In 2025, TCS InQuizitive energized audiences across 12 cities: Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Indore, Chennai, Nagpur, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, and Kochi. Over the years, TCS InQuizitive has engaged students from classes 8 to 12, encouraging them to explore concepts across information technology, science, sports, engineering, art, and current affairs. The tour revived the excitement of on-ground quizzing, drawing students from major cities as well as nearby towns and reinforcing that a passion for learning knows no boundaries.
The national finalists were awarded trophies in recognition of their performances, and the top teams received gift vouchers. This initiative reflects TCS’ commitment to nurturing young talent by fostering curiosity and creating platforms that encourage students to discover, learn, and innovate. Through InQuizitive, TCS continues to support the next generation of thinkers as they grow in a world shaped by AI, quantum computing, and rapid technological change.
Over the course of the last 26 years, TCS InQuizitive has become a national benchmark in the interschool quizzing circuit, known for its depth of research, competitive spirit, and broad participation. It remains one of the most anticipated events among students, educators, parents, and schools across India.
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