Manthan 2026 – National Inter-School Quiz Competition

Manthan 2026 – National Inter-School Quiz Competition: Manthan 2026 is a flagship national inter-school quiz competition organized by the Department of PR and International Relations at KIET Deemed To Be University, in association with Quizzinga – The Quiz Club of KIET. Returning after two successful editions in 2022 and 2023, Manthan 2026 is centred around the theme “Technology for Transformation” under India’s Viksit Bharat@2047 mission. The competition encourages students to explore the intersections of science, innovation, governance and sustainability while connecting classroom learning with real-world progress. REGISTRATION :Participants must register through the official Google Form for Manthan 2026.Register Here: Google Form Link The Online Quiz Round will be conducted on a separate platform. The Google Form is the official registration link for participation. Eligibility: Students of Classes IX–XII are eligible for the Online Round. The Offline Round is open to students of Classes XI–XII. Online participation is individual. Offline participation is in teams of 3. Only one team per school can participate in the offline round. Competition Structure: Online Round – 3rd October 2026 Mode: Online Individual participation Duration: 30 minutes Negative marking applicable Top 15 individuals will be recognized. Top 150 teams, comprising 3 members each, will be selected for the on-campus rounds. Offline Preliminary Round – 23 October 2026 Conducted on campus at KIET Deemed To Be University, Delhi-NCR, Ghaziabad. 150 selected teams will compete. Top 12 teams will qualify for the Semi-Final Round. Semi-Final Round – 23 October & 24 October 2026 12 shortlisted teams will compete across two days. 6 teams will compete on Day 1 and the remaining 6 on Day 2. The top 3 teams from each day will advance to the Grand Finale. Grand Finale – 24 October 2026 The 6 qualifying teams will compete for the Manthan 2026 title. Core Knowledge Areas: Digital India Mission AI & Automation Space & Defence Technologies Green & Sustainable Technologies Start-up & Innovation Ecosystem Cybersecurity & Data Protection 5G, IoT & Emerging Technologies Education & Skill Development Digital Governance & FinTech Vision 2047 Rules: Teams must report 30 minutes before their scheduled round. Replacement of team members after registration is not permitted. Use of electronic devices such as mobile phones, calculators and smartwatches is prohibited. Indiscipline or malpractice will result in immediate disqualification. Prizes & Recognition: Total prize pool of up to ₹1 Lakh 1st Prize 2nd Prize Specially-Abled Category Winner Certificates of Merit for finalists Participation certificates for all participants Goodies and certificates for Class IX–X participants of the online Manthan Organized by: Department of PR & International Relations, KIET Deemed To Be UniversityQuizzing Partner: Quizzinga – The Quiz Club of KIETTheme: Viksit Bharat@2047 – Technology for TransformationVenue: KIET Deemed To Be University, Delhi-NCR, Ghaziabad For queries: manthan@kiet.edu