Pune: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced the launch of TCS InQuizitive 2026, its flagship inter-school quiz competition, with registrations now open for students in Pune.
The latest edition of TCS InQuizitive 2026 aims to ignite curiosity, foster analytical thinking, and gamify learning among high school students, with a special focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies.
Now in its 28th year, TCS InQuizitive 2026 has evolved into one of India’s most sought-after quiz competitions for young learners. The initiative encourages students to embrace technology and remain prepared for a rapidly evolving digital world.
Designed as a gamified learning platform spanning diverse themes, TCS InQuizitive 2026 is open to students from Grades 8 to 12, including those studying in pre-university and junior colleges.
The competition will be conducted across 12 cities, including Pune, Indore, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, Bhubaneswar, Kochi, Kolkata, and Mumbai.
Teams emerging as winners from each city will advance to the semi-finals before competing in the national finale in Mumbai. In the previous edition, Pune recorded strong participation, with 312 teams from 48 schools taking part in the competition.
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Sudeep Kunnumal, Chief Human Resources Officer, TCS, said, “India’s emergence as the world’s third most competitive nation in Artificial Intelligence, as highlighted by Stanford University’s 2025 Global AI Vibrancy Tool, marks a pivotal moment in its digital journey.
As the world accelerates towards an AI-powered future, we are committed to building one of the world’s largest AI-led technology services ecosystems that drive innovation, inclusion, and long-term value.
Through initiatives such as TCS InQuizitive, we seek to ignite curiosity, nurture talent, and empower the next generation to harness the transformative potential of AI, while strengthening the STEM foundation that will power a self-reliant and prosperous India.”
Recognised as one of India’s most respected inter-school quiz platforms, TCS InQuizitive 2026 continues to attract strong participation from students while receiving significant support from educators and parents.
The initiative builds on TCS’s long-standing quizzing legacy that began with TCS IT Wiz in 1999. The 2026 edition will feature questions across a broad range of subjects, including education, entertainment, sports, business trends, advertising, and social media.
With an enhanced emphasis on STEM education, TCS InQuizitive 2026 will also spotlight emerging domains such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, automation, biometrics, and robotics, enabling students to develop a deeper understanding of future technologies.
Entries for TCS InQuizitive 2026 must be submitted online through the official TCS InQuizitive website.
