Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), in partnership with the Department of Electronics, IT & BT, Government of Karnataka, has launched the 26th edition of its popular TCS Rural IT Quiz. Designed for students from Classes 8 to 12 in smaller towns and districts, the quiz encourages young learners to explore the role of technology in everyday life. Recognized by the Limca Book of Records as India’s first IT quiz for rural students, the program has engaged over 21.5 million participants since 2000.
The 2025 edition, part of Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025, will feature online tests, virtual rounds, and physical quiz competitions, covering IT applications in banking, education, entertainment, AI, cloud computing, robotics, gaming, and social media. Eight regional finals will determine participants for the National Finals in Bengaluru in November. Regional winners and runners-up receive gift vouchers of Rs 10,000 and Rs 7,000, while the national winner and runner-up earn TCS education scholarships of Rs 1 lakh and Rs 50,000, respectively. Registrations are open until September 30 at https://iur.ls/tcsruralitquiz2025reg
Schools in smaller towns around the city are expected to participate actively, giving students early exposure to technology and fostering digital literacy. Local educators believe the initiative will help students connect classroom learning with real-world IT applications and open new opportunities for personal and academic growth. The TCS Rural IT Quiz continues to empower students, bridging the digital divide and making technology more accessible to India’s youth.
