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TCS Launches 26th Edition of Rural IT Quiz in Collaboration with Karnataka Government


Written by Intern Queeny George M.H , Team Allycaral

Bengaluru, September 12, 2025 – Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), in partnership with the Department of Electronics, IT & BT, Government of Karnataka, has announced the launch of the 26th edition of the TCS Rural IT Quiz, one of India’s most impactful student competitions aimed at enhancing IT awareness among rural youth.

Recognized by the Limca Book of Records as the first IT quiz for rural students, the initiative has engaged over 21.5 million students since its inception in 2000.

About the 2025 Edition

The quiz is part of the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 and is open to students from Classes 8 to 12 studying in towns and districts across India. Schools located within city corporation limits, however, are not eligible to participate.

The competition will feature:

Online, virtual, and physical quiz rounds

Eight regional finals leading up to the National Finals in Bengaluru in November 2025

Topics covering technology in daily life, AI, cloud computing, robotics, entertainment, gaming, business, social media, and more

Prizes and Scholarships

Regional Winners: Gift vouchers worth ₹10,000

Regional Runners-up: Gift vouchers worth ₹7,000

National Winner: TCS Education Scholarship of ₹1,00,000

National Runner-up: TCS Education Scholarship of ₹50,000

Registration

Students can register online before September 30, 2025 via:

👉 https://iur.ls/tcsruralitquiz2025reg

Impact So Far

The previous edition of the quiz attracted over 5.6 lakh participants from across 28 states and 4 Union Territories, reaffirming its role as a powerful platform to engage and inspire students beyond metropolitan areas.

Speaking about the initiative, Mr. Shashi Arora, CEO of Nand Ghar, highlighted:

“The TCS Rural IT Quiz reflects our commitment to spreading digital literacy and IT awareness across India. By engaging students from smaller towns, we aim to bridge the digital divide and prepare them for a future driven by technology.”

As the 2025 edition unfolds, the TCS Rural IT Quiz promises to continue its journey of empowering India’s rural students with knowledge, awareness, and opportunities to shine on the national stage.


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