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State Quizzing Championship
February 4 – 6, 2026

State Quizzing Championship

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Amrita TV Studio
Ernakulam

About IQA-Asia

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.​

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about the event

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

Structure of the Event

The championship is conducted in two stages:

District-Level Rounds

  • Being conducted across all 14 districts of Kerala
  • First prize winners and runners up of Junior category and first prize winners of sub-junior category from each district qualify for the State Finals

State-Level Grand Finale

  • Sub-Junior Category (Classes 4–7): 4 February 2026
  • Junior Category (Classes 8–12): 5 February 2026
  • Final Rounds (Both Categories): 6 February 2026

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.

topics

The quiz follows a concept-based, narrative-driven format. Topics may include (but are not limited to):

Science &Technology
History & Culture
Geography
Literature & Arts
Sports
Current Affairs
Logical Reasoning
Interdisciplinary Themes

Contest

DistrictDateVenue
Wayanad8 Jan 2026WMO Campus, Muttil
Kozhikode9 Jan 2026Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Chevayur
Thiruvananthapuram13 Jan 2026Amrita Kairali Vidya Bhavan
Kollam14 Jan 2026Lords Public School, Karunagappally1
Pathanamthitta15 Jan 2026Amrita Vidyalayam, Pathanamthitta
Alappuzha16 Jan 2026St Mary’s Amrita Vidyalayam
Idukki19 Jan 2026The Village International School, Kumaramangalam
Kottayam20 Jan 2026Baker Memorial Girls HS, Baker Hill
Ernakulam21 Jan 2026Al-Ameen Public School, Edappally
Malappuram23 Jan 2026Mahdin Public School, Swalathe Nagar
Palakkad24 Jan 2026Vyasa Vidya Peethom, Kallekkad
Thrissur28 Jan 2026Kulapathi Munshi Bhavans Vidya Mandir, Pottore
Kasargod30 Jan 2026GVHSS, Kanhangad
Kannur31 Jan 2026Ursuline Senior Secondary School, Payyambalam, Kannur

Total Prize Pool: ₹18 Lakhs

DISTRICT LEVEL
Prize categoryJuniorSub-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 categoryJuniorSub-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)

Participant Guidelines

Wear proper school uniform
Carry School ID Card
Carry an Authorisation Letter from Parent / Guardian
Carry an Authorisation Letter from the School Principal

Participants without the above documents may not be permitted to participate.

Terms and Conditions

Qualification to the State Finals is based on district-level performance
Organisers reserve the right to modify schedules or formats if required
Decisions of the quiz masters and organisers are final
Participants must adhere to all event rules and instructions
Any misconduct may lead to disqualification

venue

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

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