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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.
The quiz explores contemporary developments shaping the modern world — including artificial intelligence, startups, fintech, global markets, sustainability, digital transformation, leadership, and industry shifts.
The sub-topics include, but not limited to: AI, startups, fintech, global economy, innovation, corporate strategy, emerging industries, Market trends, entrepreneurship, case-based scenarios, corporate history, leadership stories, economic awareness, technology disruptions, Digital transformation, Sustainability, Geopolitics & economy, Data & decision-making, Industry shifts
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.
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.
IQA Asia had launched the Quiz Player Registration, offering students a unique opportunity to formally enter the world of gamified learning with an international player recognition.
Travel & Accommodation
Accommodation for the 32 semi-finalists will be arranged by us in Ernakulam. Further details will be communicated later.
Conveyance between the venues will also be arranged by us.
| Event | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Zonal prelims and quarter finals – South Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Alappuzha) | 9 April 2026 | Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus |
| Zonal prelims and quarter finals – Central Kerala (Ernakulam, Thrissur, Idukki, Palakkad) | 11 April 2026 | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi Campus |
| Zonal prelims and quarter finals – North Kerala (Kozhikode, Wayanad, Malappuram, Kannur, Kasargod) | 17 April 2026 | (To be announced) |
| Workshop | 3 May 2026 | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi Campus |
| Semi-finals and Grand Finale | 4 May 2026 | Amrita Television Studio Complex, Thammanam, Ernakulam |
| Talk show | 5 May 2026 | Amrita Television Studio Complex, Thammanam, Ernakulam |
Total prize pool of 7 Lakhs
Zonal: ₹25,000
State : ₹1,25,000
Zonal: ₹15,000
State : ₹75,000
Zonal: ₹10,000
State : ₹30,000
Zonal: ₹10,000
State : ₹30,000
Zonal: ₹70,000
State : ₹5,000 / Team (For 12 teams)
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.
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