NE EDUCATION BUREAU
CHENNAI, AUG 24
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 1,300 students across 80 schools at the Chennai edition of its flagship annual quiz, TCS InQuizitive. The event was open to students from classes 8 to 12 and showcased the intellectual prowess of the city’s youth.
After an intense five rounds of quizzing at the regional finals in Chennai’s The Music Academy auditorium, Aryan Ghosh, 16, from AMM Matric Higher Secondary School, Kotturpuram, emerged as the winner, while Pranav Sandeep, 16, from Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Anna Nagar, secured the runner-up position. The two students will now represent Chennai in the National Finals, competing with champions from 11 other regional rounds from across India.
- TCS InQuizitive is being held for high school students across 12 cities, with the aim to enhance intellectual curiosity and technology skills of the country’s brightest minds
- Over 1,300 students from classes 8 to 12 across 80 schools enthusiastically participate at the Chennai edition
- The two students will now represent Chennai in the National Finals, competing with champions from 11 other regional rounds from across India.
The prizes were distributed by the guest of honour, Oliver Ballhatchet MBE, the Deputy High Commissioner in Chennai, representing the UK in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, along with Suresh Raman, Vice President and Region Head, Chennai, TCS.
“This quiz celebrates the power of human intelligence, knowledge, and inquisitiveness—qualities that are essential for shaping the leaders of tomorrow. I commend the dedication and enthusiasm of everyone present today, especially students who have travelled from across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The students’ eagerness to engage, learn, and excel shone through this competition. Congratulations to all the participants, and kudos to schools that encourage their students to step out of the classroom and learn through such events,” said Suresh Raman.
TCS InQuizitive is an innovative learning initiative designed to enhance curiosity and awareness among students in fields such as information technology, science, sports, engineering, and art. There is no entry fee for participation.
