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The International Quizzing Association (IQA) is a global organization dedicated to promoting, organizing, and standardizing quizzing—a popular mind sport. Established to unite quizzers worldwide through high-quality quizzes, IQA also supports the creation and development of national quiz organizations. Its flagship event, the World Quizzing Championships, has been held annually since 2003, determining the world champion in quizzing.
In Asia, IQA operates as IQA Asia, with Dr. Anurakshat Gupta serving as the Director for the region. IQA Asia aims to make quizzing inclusive and accessible, transcending barriers of gender, region, religion, language, race, or culture. The organization focuses on leveraging quizzing as a tool for learning, skill development, and mental engagement. It also acts as the regulatory body for quizzing in Asia, addressing grievances, and organizing competitions to identify and honor champions at the district, state, and national levels.
In May 2023, IQA Asia launched its operations in India, choosing Kerala as the initial hub due to its high literacy rate and emphasis on education. The initiative aims to introduce formal quizzing into schools, with plans to establish chapters in all 14 districts of Kerala. These chapters, led by district collectors, focus on engaging students from grade five and above, promoting intellectual development and providing a structured platform for quizzing enthusiasts.
Overall, IQA Asia plays a pivotal role in fostering a culture of knowledge and intellectual engagement across the continent, aiming to make quizzing a recognized mind sport and a valuable educational tool.

The State Quizzing Championship 2.0 (SQC 2.0) is a large-scale academic initiative conducted across Kerala, aimed at nurturing knowledge, critical thinking, curiosity, and problem-solving skills among school students. Organised by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in collaboration with the International Quizzing Association (IQA – Asia), the championship brings together the best young minds from across the state through a structured, concept-driven quizzing format
The championship is conducted in two stages:
Participants should be prepared to stay for all three days, as progression depends on performance.
A detailed round-wise schedule will be communicated closer to the event.
The quiz follows a concept-based, narrative-driven format. Topics may include (but are not limited to):
| District | Date | Venue |
| Wayanad | 8 Jan 2026 | WMO Campus, Muttil |
| Kozhikode | 9 Jan 2026 | Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Chevayur |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 13 Jan 2026 | Amrita Kairali Vidya Bhavan |
| Kollam | 14 Jan 2026 | Lords Public School, Karunagappally1 |
| Pathanamthitta | 15 Jan 2026 | Amrita Vidyalayam, Pathanamthitta |
| Alappuzha | 16 Jan 2026 | St Mary’s Amrita Vidyalayam |
| Idukki | 19 Jan 2026 | The Village International School, Kumaramangalam |
| Kottayam | 20 Jan 2026 | Baker Memorial Girls HS, Baker Hill |
| Ernakulam | 21 Jan 2026 | Al-Ameen Public School, Edappally |
| Malappuram | 23 Jan 2026 | Mahdin Public School, Swalathe Nagar |
| Palakkad | 24 Jan 2026 | Vyasa Vidya Peethom, Kallekkad |
| Thrissur | 28 Jan 2026 | Kulapathi Munshi Bhavans Vidya Mandir, Pottore |
| Kasargod | 30 Jan 2026 | GVHSS, Kanhangad |
| Kannur | 31 Jan 2026 | Ursuline Senior Secondary School, Payyambalam, Kannur |
Total Prize Pool: ₹18 Lakhs
| DISTRICT LEVEL | ||
| Prize category | Junior | Sub-Junior |
| First | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Second | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 |
| Finalist 1 | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 |
| Finalist 2 | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 |
| STATE LEVEL | ||
| Prize category | Junior | Sub-Junior |
| First | ₹1,00,000 | ₹50,000 |
| Second | ₹50,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Finalist 1 | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Finalist 2 | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Consolation prizes for Semi Finalists | ₹5,000/Team (12 teams) | ₹3,000/Team (12 teams) |
Participants without the above documents may not be permitted to participate.
Amrita Television Studio Complex, Ernakulam
Nearest Railway Stations:
• Ernakulam Junction (South) 4.7 km
• Ernakulam Town (North) 6 km
Nearest bus stand:
• Vyttila hub 2.2 km