Pune: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, hosted the Pune edition of TCS InQuizitive 2026, its flagship inter-school quiz program. Following a thrilling day of intense quizzing, Shreyas Thakur and Rohit Acharya from Delhi Public School emerged as winners of the Pune edition. Reflecting the city’s strong academic culture, the students demonstrated exceptional teamwork and depth of knowledge to earn their place in the TCS InQuizitive National Finale, where they will compete against winning teams from across the country.
The Pune edition witnessed participation from over 326 teams representing 48 schools. The event was graced by Dr. Arvind A. Natu, Chairman, Board of Governors, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) as Chief Guest along with Prasad M. Shastri, Region Head, TCS Pune, who represented Tata Consultancy Services on the dais.
Open to students from Grades 8 to 12, the competition 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.
Prasad M. Shastri, Region Head, TCS Pune said, “TCS InQuizitive continues to showcase immense talent, curiosity, and potential of young minds across the country. Beyond knowledge, it inspires students to think critically, adapt swiftly, and cultivate a lifelong passion for learning. It is encouraging to see participants challenge themselves, connect diverse ideas, and approach every question with confidence and creativity. At TCS, we believe these attributes are essential for building the next generation of innovators and leaders. We wish Team Pune every success as they carry the aspirations of our city to the semi-finals and exemplify the spirit of excellence that InQuizitive celebrates.”
Now in its 28th year, TCS InQuizitive 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 Champion 2026.
