Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), in partnership with the Department of Electronics, IT & BT, Government of Karnataka, has opened registrations for the 27th edition of the TCS Rural IT Quiz, highlighting the growing policy importance of developing technology awareness and digital skills among students outside India’s major urban centres.
The 2026 edition, an integral part of Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026, will feature online tests, virtual quiz rounds and in-person competitions for students of Classes 8 to 12 from smaller towns and districts. Schools within city corporation limits will be excluded. The quiz will cover artificial intelligence, cloud computing, business, emerging technology trends and applications across banking, education, entertainment, robotics, media, sports, gaming and social networking.
Eight regional finals will lead to the national finals in Bengaluru in November 2026. Regional winners and runners-up will receive Rs 10,000 and Rs 7,000 gift vouchers, respectively, while national winners will receive TCS education scholarships of Rs 1 lakh and Rs 50,000.
Recognised by the Limca Book of Records as India’s first IT quiz for rural students, the initiative has reached over 22.4 million students since 2000. The previous edition attracted more than 5.62 lakh participants from 28 states and two Union Territories. Registrations close on September 30, 2026.
