Hans News Service Hyderabad

KalepuYashvardhan and Anirudh Rengarajan from Army Public School, Bolarum, emerged as winners of the Hyderabad edition of TCS InQuizitive 2026, organised by the IT giant’s flagship inter-school quiz programme. The programme was meant to foster innovation and talent, and the two students have secured 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.

This year’s TCS InQuizitive introduced real-time AI-powered analytics, so participants could see 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 in Grades 8 -12, TCS InQuizitive combines learning and excitement with a dynamic format across a wide range of subjects, including 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.