The B Factor (Season 1) is a statewide intercollegiate business quiz championship designed to test knowledge across business, technology, economy, innovation, and global developments. The competition brings together undergraduate students from diverse disciplines to compete in a structured, multi-stage format culminating in a televised Grand Finale.
The competition is organised by Amrita School of Business, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in association with International Quizzing Association (IQA – Asia) as our Knowledge Partner and Amrita TV as our Media Partner.
Total prize pool of 7 Lakhs
Merchandise, vouchers, and certificates for participants.
Champions
Zonal: ₹25,000
State : ₹1,00,000
Runners-up
Zonal: ₹15,000
State : ₹50,000
Finalist 1
Zonal: ₹10,000
State : ₹25,000
Finalist 2
Zonal: ₹10,000
State : ₹25,000
Consolation Prize
Zonal: ₹70,000
State : ₹5,000 / Team (For 12 teams)
The quiz explores contemporary developments shaping the modern world — including
The sub-topics include, but not limited to:
The competition is open to all undergraduate students across disciplines — including engineering, commerce, arts, science, management, and allied fields.
Students with curiosity about business, innovation, global trends, and emerging technologies will find the quiz particularly engaging.
Eligibility
Why Participate in The B Factor?
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.
To know more about IQA, visit: https://iqa.asia/about-iqa/
The B Factor is conducted in multiple stages across Kerala, designed to progressively identify the most skilled and strategic teams.
Travel & Accommodation
Accommodation for the 32 semi-finalists will be arranged by us in Ernakulam. Further details will be communicated later.
| Event | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Zonal prelims and quarter finals – South Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Alappuzha) | 13 July 2026 | Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus |
| Zonal prelims and quarter finals – Central Kerala (Ernakulam, Thrissur, Idukki, Palakkad) | 15 July 2026 | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi Campus |
| Zonal prelims and quarter finals – North Kerala (Kozhikode, Wayanad, Malappuram, Kannur, Kasargod) | 17 July 2026 | North zone venue- Malabar Christian College, Kozhikode |
| Workshop | 24 – 26 July 2026 | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi Campus |
| Semi-finals and Grand Finale | 24 – 26 July 2026 | Amrita Television Studio Complex, Thammanam, Ernakulam |
| Talk show | 24 – 26 July 2026 | Amrita Television Studio Complex, Thammanam, Ernakulam |
Registration Opens
Registration Closes
Zonal Rounds
Leadership Workshop
Semi – finals and Grand Finale
Televised Talk Show
Popularly known as the Quiz Man of Kerala, Snehaj Srinivas is known as the pioneer in Gamification of Knowledge, and Skills and Strategies for the last 26 years.
Founder of the First Professional Quiz Firm in Kerala, he conceptualized and designed the first exclusive Quiz workshops in South India titled Q Positive and has done more than 2000 Quizzes and workshops till date, with over one lakh students across the globe being part of it.
The B Factor – Season 1
Represent The B Factor, a statewide business quiz competition for college students, culminating in a televised finale on Amrita TV.
Be the Voice of The B Factor in your campus
Open to students from any college in Kerala
Represent The B Factor in your campus and network
₹25,000 worth rewards per zone
Campus Ambassador Certificate
Top 5 Campus Ambassadors will receive a FREE Leadership Workshop
Leadership & networking opportunity
Selected teams will compete in the televised semifinals and grand finale, gaining visibility across Kerala.
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