Army Public School Wins the Hyderabad Edition of TCS InQuizitive 2026
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.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, hosted the Hyderabad edition of TCS InQuizitive 2026, its flagship inter-school quiz program. Following a thrilling day of intense quizzing, Kalepu Yashvardhan and Anirudh Rengarajan from Army Public School, Bolarum emerged as winners of the Hyderabad edition. Known for fostering innovation and talent, Hyderabad provided the perfect setting as students combined knowledge, teamwork and analytical thinking to secure their place in the national semi-finals.
The Hyderabad edition witnessed participation from 249 teams representing 28 schools. The event was graced by V Rajanna, President – Communications, Media, Technology, and Services, TCS and Challa Nag, Delivery Centre Head, TCS Hyderabad.
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.
Congratulating the participants and winners, V Rajanna, President – Communications, Media, Technology, and Services, TCS said, “TCS InQuizitive has, over the past 28 years, evolved into a platform that young learners aspire to be part of, enabling them to test their knowledge, broaden their curiosity, and experience the joy of learning beyond the classroom. The students showcased exceptional talent and demonstrated strong preparation, teamwork, and the ability to think quickly under pressure”
Challa Nag, Delivery Centre Head of TCS Hyderabad said, “Hyderabad has earned a reputation as one of India’s leading hubs for technology, innovation, and talent, making it a fitting host for a competition that celebrates knowledge. The enthusiasm and confidence displayed by this year’s participants were truly inspiring and it is heartening to see such young learners have a passion for continuous learning. We congratulate all the teams for their remarkable efforts and appreciate the schools, management, teachers, students, and parents in this region for their support and participation."
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.
