An Ultimate General Knowledge National Challenge

Knowledge Quest Quiz (Edition 3)

S Chand Publishing, one of India’s leading educational publishers, is back with a brand-new season of the Knowledge Quest Quiz - an exciting general knowledge competition designed to spark curiosity and inspire young minds. This edition is bigger and better, featuring a hybrid format that combines online and offline rounds. Aligned with the principles of the NCF 2023, the quiz encourages holistic development and real-world learning among students across the nation.

A nationwide buzz, driven by vibrant social media campaigns, on-the-ground school outreach, and widespread press coverage, is helping the initiative reach new heights of participation and impact.

Eligibility and Format
The Knowledge Quest Quiz – 3rd Edition is open to students of Classes 6 to 8 (or equivalent) from schools across India. Each school may nominate only one team of two students, with no restrictions on class or gender. Participation is absolutely free for all schools.
Competition Structure

The competition will follow a three-tiered structure:

  • Qualifiers (Online): The first round will be held online, giving students from every corner of India the chance to compete.
  • Semi-Finals (Online): On the same day, the top 10 teams from each Qualifier group will face off in the Semi-Finals, battling for a spot in the grand finale.
  • Championship Clash (Offline Grand Finale): On 17th December 2025 in Gurugram, the top 2 teams from each Semi-final group will compete in the grand finale for the honour of being crowned Knowledge Quest Quiz National Champions.

Important Note:

  • Participants for the Qualifiers (Round 1) will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • A total of 320 schools from across India will be selected to participate, with 4 groups of 80 schools each.
  • In the Qualifier Round, schools will compete within their groups for a place in the online Semi-Final (Round 2), which will be conducted via Zoom. Two teams from each group will advance, making a total of 32 teams in the Semi-Final Round.
  • The top 10 teams from the Semi-Finals will then compete for the prestigious title of Knowledge Quest Quiz National Champions.
  • Each school may nominate only one team of two students for the competition. If multiple entries are received from the same school, only the first entry will be considered.

Awards and Recognition

All students reaching the Semi-Finals will be awarded a Certificate of Participation in recognition of their achievement.

Winners of the Championship Clash will earn exciting prizes and the prestigious honour of being crowned the Knowledge Quest Quiz National Champions.

Engagement and Outreach
S Chand Publishing will leverage popular digital platforms to engage students, teachers, and parents throughout the competition. Additionally, traditional media channels will be utilised to promote the initiative and enhance its credibility.
A Call to Participate
S Chand Publishing invites schools from every corner of India to join this thrilling national challenge and give their students a platform to showcase their general knowledge and competitive spirit. The Knowledge Quest Quiz offers an engaging, enriching, and unforgettable experience for every participant.

Quiz Structure

Round 1

  • The competition will involve 320 schools from across India.
  • Only schools that have registered will be eligible for the Qualifiers, hosted live on Zoom by our expert quizmasters.
  • Teams will log in, enter their participant details, and take part in a 30-minute quiz consisting of 20 questions.
  • Both team members will sit together in front of the same screen with their camera switched on.
  • This round will be video recorded and securely stored.

Important Note:

  • Participants for the Qualifiers (Phases of Round 1) will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • A total of 320 schools from across India will be selected for the competition.
  • These schools will be divided into 4 groups of 80 schools each.
  • From this round, the top 32 teams will advance to the Semi-Finals.

Round 2

  • The top 32 teams from the Qualifiers will compete in the Semi-Finals for their ticket to the Grand Finale.
  • All qualifying teams will log in from their respective locations and devices via Zoom, confirm their participant details, and take the quiz.
  • Quiz duration: 1 hour.
  • As in the Qualifiers, each team will sit together in front of the same screen with their camera switched on.
  • This round will be video recorded and securely stored.

Championship Clash

  • The top 2 teams from each Semi-final will qualify for the Championship Clash to compete for the title of Knowledge Quest Quiz National Champions.
  • The Championship Clash will be held in Gurugram on December 17, 2025, conducted live on stage by experienced quizmasters.
  • The top 3 teams will be honoured as Winners, 1st Runners-Up, and 2nd Runners-Up.

Group 1

Date: 20th November

Qualifiers (Round 1):
10 AM to 11:30 AM

Semi-Finals (Round 2):
2 PM to 3:30 PM

Group 2

Date: 21st November

Qualifiers (Round 1):
10 AM to 11:30 AM

Semi-Finals (Round 2):
2 PM to 3:30 PM

Group 3

Date: 24th November

Qualifiers (Round 1):
10 AM to 11:30 AM

Semi-Finals (Round 2):
2 PM to 3:30 PM

Group 4

Date: 25th November

Qualifiers (Round 1):
10 AM to 11:30 AM

Semi-Finals (Round 2):
2 PM to 3:30 PM

A Sneak Peek into the previous editions of
Knowledge Quest!

Quiz Masters

Adittya Nath Mubayi
Knowledge Entrepreneur | Quizmaster | Co-founder, Quizcraft Global

Knowledge Entrepreneur | Quizmaster | Co-founder, Quizcraft Global

Renowned quizmaster Adittya Nath Mubayi has conducted over 5000 quiz shows and is also ranked among India’s top quizzers, having represented India at the World Masters Quiz. At age 11, he was the youngest finalist on Bournvita Radio Quiz and went on to spearhead research for Kaun Banega Crorepati, conceptualise TV shows like Croma Tech Grand Masters, and host challenging quizzes such as FIT India Quiz, National Safety Science Quiz, and CBSE Heritage Quiz.

Adittya’s enterprise, Quizcraft Global, is an industry leader in creating content for live quizzes, TV, social media, books, radio, and apps. His book series India Unlimited is very popular among students as are the Knowledge Quest GK textbooks. With a passion for quizzing and inspiring youth, he has hosted live quizzes in almost every state of India and has been honoured as a REX Karamveer Global Fellow for his contribution to quizzing for social change.

Mudita Chauhan Mubayi
Knowledge Entrepreneur | Content Creator | Co-founder, Quizcraft Global

Knowledge Entrepreneur | Content Creator | Co-founder, Quizcraft Global

Mudita Chauhan-Mubayi is a devoted mother, a life explorer, and an entrepreneur. Quizcraft Global, which she co-founded in 2001, is today a leading knowledge enterprise with a portfolio of over 5000 quiz shows executed worldwide. Mudita collaborates with educational institutions, corporations, social agencies, and embassies to create content for quizzes across multiple formats. Notable series under her leadership include Inter-DPS School Quiz, Tax Your Brain, Disney Q Family Mastermind, Namaste Thailand, Hola España, Amity Heritage Quiz, and Swiss Quiz.
Mudita’s experience in publishing, writing, and editing spans two decades, with roles at Encyclopaedia Britannica, The Times Of India, TERI, and Penguin Books. She has edited Our Feathered Friends, a field guide to birds written and illustrated by students, and co-authored the popular Knowledge Quest series of GK textbooks and the acclaimed Mythonama: The Big Book of Indian Mythologies, blending captivating stories with engaging activities for children.
Mudita's extensive experience in publishing, writing, and editing spans two decades, with roles at Encyclopaedia Britannica, The Times Of India, TERI, and Penguin Books. Among her cherished projects is "Our Feathered Friends," a field guide to the birds of the Aurobindo Ashram, New Delhi, featuring poems, photographs, and illustrations by children from Mirambika Free Progress School. She has also co-authored the Knowledge Quest series (S. Chand) of general knowledge textbooks and "Mythonama: The Big Book of Indian Mythologies" (Penguin/Puffin), blending captivating stories with engaging activities for children.

Join The Educational Excursion

Embark on an educational journey with a Knowledge Quiz Competition tailored for Grades 6 to 8. Our thoughtfully curated questions span diverse themes: Nature, Language and Literature, Sports and Activities, Science and Technology, History, World, and India. Designed to stimulate young minds, our competition promises an intellectually enriching experience aligned with grade levels. Each question is strategically crafted to foster holistic learning, making the Quiz Competition a unique educational adventure for students.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


  • ● Schools are required to register their teams for the quiz.
    ● Each team consists of only two members.
    ● Teams can comprise students from the same class or different classes within the school.
    ● The quiz is eligible for students of grades 6 to 8 only.
    ● Schools and teams participating must be bonafide.
    ● Participants must have access to a computer or laptop for the quiz.
    ● Participants must keep their cameras on throughout the quiz.
    ● Internet connectivity is a must for attending the quiz.
    ● Zoom is mandatory to participate in the quiz.
    ● The initial two rounds ( Qualifiers and Semi-Finals ) of the quiz will take place on Zoom within the respective schools. It is mandatory for each team to attend the quiz from an empty classroom within their school, with a designated coordinator present to oversee the process.


  • ● Registration for the quiz is easy and is only through schools.
    ● Schools will appoint a mentor who will be responsible for coordinating the quiz.
    ● The mentor will provide their contact details, including email and phone number.
    ● Once registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email.
    ● Schools will nominate participating team members


  • The Knowledge Quest Quiz is a three-level national competition:
    ● Qualifiers (Round 1): 320 schools from across India will participate in an online round conducted via Zoom.
    ● Semi-Finals (Round 2): The top 32 schools from the Qualifiers will advance to compete online on Zoom.
    ● Championship Clash (Round 3): The 10 highest-scoring teams from the Semi-Finals will compete for the championship title.

    Important Note: Participation in the Qualifiers (Round 1) will be on a first-come, first-served basis until all 320 available slots are filled. The selected schools will be divided into four groups of 80 schools each for the competition.


  • ● Read widely on various topics.
    ● Focus on broad topics and deep dive into areas that seem more relevant to the quiz.
    ● Use Wikipedia to broaden your knowledge.
    ● Read newspapers daily to stay up-to-date on current affairs.
    ● Learn basic information such as the tallest, fastest, oldest, deepest, largest, and smallest of various things.
    ● Create flashcards to help you memorise information.


  • Quizzes are great for team building because:
    ● Team members must rely on each other's strengths.
    ● Team members learn to work together under pressure.
    ● Team members become more knowledgeable as a whole.


  • The team answers all questions as one. Since only one answer option can be provided, the team must discuss beforehand, against time pressure, and come up with one answers.


  • The Qualifiers and the Semi-Finals will take place on the same day, with the winner of Qualifiers (Round 1) advancing to Semi-Finals (Round 2).

    The dates for Rounds 1 and 2 are as follows:

    20th November 2025 | 10:00 AM
    21st November 2025 | 10:00 AM
    24th November 2025 | 10:00 AM
    25th November 2025 | 10:00 AM


  • Qualifiers (Round 1): 10 AM to 11:30 AM
    Semi-Finals (Round 2): 2 PM to 3:30 PM
    Dates: 20th, 21st, 24th and 25th November 2025


  • Schools that complete their registration before all seats are filled will be eligible to participate in the Qualifiers (Round 1).

    Important Note: Participation in the Qualifiers (Round 1) will be on a first-come, first-served basis. A total of 320 schools from across India will qualify and will be divided into four groups of 80 schools each.


  • 1 and a half hours.


  • Yes.


  • During the Zoom quiz, participants must submit their answers by typing them in the chat box and sending them only to the designated moderators (names will be announced at the start of the quiz).
    Please do not select “Everyone” when sending answers.

    For the Qualifiers (all groups of Round 1), answers should be addressed exclusively to the moderators in the Zoom chat—not to all participants. The round will conclude once all questions have been answered.
    (Detailed housekeeping rules will be shared on the day of the quiz.)


  • Questions will be asked from diverse themes: Nature, Language and Literature, Sports and Activities, Science and Technology, History, World, and India.


  • The results for the Qualifiers (all groups of Round 1) will be announced by the S Chand team between 12:00 noon and 1:00 PM on the day of the quiz, after the round has concluded. The winning teams will advance to the Semi-Finals (all groups of Round 2), which will begin at 2:00 PM on the same day.


  • Yes, participants of Semi-Finals (Round 2) will get the Certificate of Participation.


  • Once Semi-Finals (Round 2) of the quiz is over, within two weeks.


  • The grand finale will take place in Gurugram on 17th December 2025. (Venue details will be communicated to schools after Semi-Finals.


  • Yes, teams will be required to travel for the Championship Clash (grand finale) along with a coordinator from their school.