TCS Invites Applications from Engineering Students for IT Quiz, Winner to Get Scholarship Worth Rs 85,000

TCS and BITES have announced an IT Quiz in Karnataka, which will test the knowledge of engineering Students in emerging technologies

TCS and the Board for IT Education Standards (BITES), an autonomous body promoted by Government of Karnataka in association with IT industries and educational institutions, announced that they are now accepting registrations for the 13^th edition of TCSTechBytes - the Engineering IT Quiz. The quiz is open to engineering students who are pursuing BE or  BTech of all streams and semesters in Karnataka.

TCS TechBytes aims at challenging and encouraging students to expand their knowledge in information technology and its diverse application across industries. The objective is to enhance awareness in emerging areas, enabling them to compete in the fast-paced technology intensive industry, says the company.

Format of the TCS Quiz

This year, the contest will be a combination of online tests and virtual quiz shows to provide students with an engaging digital experience. The preliminary online test will be conducted on March 6. The schedule for the regional rounds is as follows:

• March 15: Mysuru, Hubballi, Kalaburag.
• March 16: Mangaluru, Tumakuru, Bengaluru.

The quiz will focus on the application of technology across various sectors and aspects such as: the technology environment, the business, its people, new trends, and legends among others. It will also focus on emerging areas such as: digital, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, automation, biometrics, mobility, robotics, telecom, social media and big data, besides covering personalities – international and national, software products, history of IT and areas where IT has made an impact such as education, entertainment, books, multimedia, music, movies, internet, banking, advertising, sports, gaming, social networking, and cell phones.

Prize for the Winners of TCS Quiz

Winners and runners-up of each regional round will receive gift vouchers worth Rs 12,000 and Rs 10,000 respectively, as well as an opportunity to compete at the State Finals to be held on 29 March 2022. At the finals, prizes include educational scholarships of Rs 85,000 for the winners, and Rs 50,000 for the runners up. 

How to Apply for TCS Quiz

Each institution can send up to 20 students to participate in the Regional Finals of the quiz. There is no participation fee. Entries have to be sent by the respective institutions on or before 23 February 2022 to bitesitquiz@gmail.com.