Quiz & General Knowledge Competitions for Kids in India
Quiz competitions reward curiosity and quick recall across general knowledge, current affairs and school subjects, from school quizzes to national contests. WiWit lists 163 verified quiz & gk competitions in India from 100 organizations. They include options spanning Grade 1 to 12, 62 available online, 43 free to enter.
Quizzing is one of the most accessible competitive activities for children: it rewards broad reading and curiosity rather than a single talent, and it scales from a fun classroom round to fierce national finals. The listings here include general-knowledge and current-affairs quizzes, subject quizzes in science, maths and the humanities, and themed quizzes on everything from sport to space, for students of every grade. Many run as written prelims followed by live quiz rounds. WiWit verifies each listing against its official source and shows the subject focus, mode and fee, so you can find a quiz that fits your child's grade and interests and gives a well-read child a place to shine.
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Quiz & General Knowledge Competitions for Kids in India at a glance
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| Opportunity | Organizer | Eligibility | Mode | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bharat Ko Jano Quiz Competition | Bharat Vikas Parishad | Grade 6 to 12 | Hybrid | Not listed |
| GYS Charaka Science Medal | GETA Service Trust | Grade 6 to 10 | Online | Free |
| International Academic Bowl Asian Championship by IAC | International Academic Competitions (IAC) | Grade 1 to 12 | In-Person | $195 for one student, 280 for a team of 2, 365 for a team of 3 or more |
| International Environmental Science Olympiad (IESO) by IAC | International Academic Competitions (IAC) | Grade 3 to 12 | In-Person | $1,175 |
| International Geography Championships (IGC) by IAC | International Academic Competitions (IAC) | Grade 2 to 12 | In-Person | Paid |
| International History Bee Asian Championship by IAC | International Academic Competitions (IAC) | Grade 1 to 12 | In-Person | $140 |
| International History Bowl Asian Championship by IAC | International Academic Competitions (IAC) | Grade 6 to 12 | In-Person | $295 for a team of 1, 395 for a team of 2, 555 for a team of 3 or more |
| International History Olympiad (IHO) by IAC | International Academic Competitions (IAC) | Grade 2 to 12 | In-Person | $1,900 |
| ITO National Social Studies Olympiad (NSSO) Offline | Indian Talent Olympiad (ITO) | Grade 1 to 10 | In-Person | ₹175 for round 1, 100 for round 2 if selected |
| SilverZone International Talent Hunt Olympiad (iTHO) | SilverZone Foundation | Grade 1 to 10 | In-Person | ₹150 |
| The India Quiz: My India, My Pride By Twinning Owl | Twinning Owl Learning Platform Pvt Ltd | Grade 3 to 12 | Online | ₹120 |
| International GENIUS Speech Olympiad by Terra Science and Education | Terra Science and Education | Grade 8 to 12 | Hybrid | $75 per project to apply, 695 per participant if selected as a finalist |
| The World Scholar's Cup (WSC) - Scholar's Bowl | World Scholar's Cup Foundation | Grade 3 to 12 | In-Person | Paid |
| Indian Academic Championship (INDAC) - Academic Bowl | Xpress Minds Edutainment Pvt. Ltd. | Grade 3 to 12 | Hybrid | ₹2,500 |
| Indian Academic Championship (INDAC) Geography Bee | Xpress Minds Edutainment Pvt. Ltd. | Grade 3 to 12 | Hybrid | ₹1,750 |
Bharat Ko Jano Quiz Competition
by Bharat Vikas Parishad
A quiz on India for school students in Grades 6 to 12, run by Bharat Vikas Parishad. It starts with a written test in schools, then quizzes at branch, state, region and national level.
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GYS Charaka Science Medal
by GETA Service Trust
A national online science quiz for Indian students in grades 6-10. Participation is free and offers cash prizes, medals, and certificates.
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International Academic Bowl Asian Championship by IAC
by International Academic Competitions (IAC)
A team-based, buzzer-format quiz contest for school teams across Asia. It covers multiple subjects, fostering quick thinking and teamwork.
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International Environmental Science Olympiad (IESO) by IAC
by International Academic Competitions (IAC)
Global competition by IAC for students in grades 3-12, testing environmental science, sustainability, and ecological problem-solving skills.
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International Geography Championships (IGC) by IAC
by International Academic Competitions (IAC)
The International Geography Championships (IGC) is a global tournament by IAC for students to showcase geography expertise through contests, challenges, and collaborative events.
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International History Bee Asian Championship by IAC
by International Academic Competitions (IAC)
The International History Bee Asian Championship is an individual buzzer-based quiz by IAC, testing students' historical knowledge across various periods and events.
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International History Bowl Asian Championship by IAC
by International Academic Competitions (IAC)
The International History Bowl is a premier team-based history quiz competition for students across Asia. It is a team-based quiz contest that uses a buzzer system, making it a fast-paced and exciting event.
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International History Olympiad (IHO) by IAC
by International Academic Competitions (IAC)
The International History Olympiad (IHO) is a global competition by IAC, challenging students to showcase world history knowledge through exams, quizzes, and events.
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ITO National Social Studies Olympiad (NSSO) Offline
by Indian Talent Olympiad (ITO)
The ITO National Social Studies Olympiad is a national-level competition for students in Classes 1 to 10, testing their knowledge in history, geography, and civics, with significant awards for top performers.
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SilverZone International Talent Hunt Olympiad (iTHO)
by SilverZone Foundation
The International Talent Hunt Olympiad (iTHO) by the SilverZone Foundation is an international Olympiad for classes 1-10, testing skills in Science, Maths, and Reasoning. Win prizes and get a detailed performance analysis.
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The India Quiz: My India, My Pride By Twinning Owl
by Twinning Owl Learning Platform Pvt Ltd
An online quiz on India's culture and heritage for Grades 3 to 12, run by Twinning Owl. Each grade group studies 12 states and union territories.
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International GENIUS Speech Olympiad by Terra Science and Education
by Terra Science and Education
The International GENIUS Speech Olympiad empowers high school students globally to advocate for environmental solutions through persuasive public speaking. Participants develop critical communication skills and gain international recognition.
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The World Scholar's Cup (WSC) - Scholar's Bowl
by World Scholar's Cup Foundation
The World Scholar's Cup Scholar's Bowl is a dynamic multimedia quiz where teams collaborate to solve challenging questions, fostering critical thinking, knowledge, and teamwork in a global setting.
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Indian Academic Championship (INDAC) - Academic Bowl
by Xpress Minds Edutainment Pvt. Ltd.
A national-level, team-based quiz competition serving as the official Indian qualifier for the International Academic Competitions (IAC).
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Indian Academic Championship (INDAC) Geography Bee
by Xpress Minds Edutainment Pvt. Ltd.
A national geography competition for Indian students (Grades 3-12), serving as the official qualifier for the International Academic Competitions (IAC).
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Indian Academic Championship (INDAC) - History Bee
by Xpress Minds Edutainment Pvt. Ltd.
A national-level history quiz competition for Indian students in grades 3-12, offering a pathway to international contests.
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Indian Academic Championship (INDAC) Science Bee
by Xpress Minds Edutainment Pvt. Ltd.
National-level science quiz for Indian students in grades 3-12, offering a pathway to Asian and World Science Championships.
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Indian Space Science Olympiad (ISSO)
by Edu Mithra Intellectual Services Pvt. Ltd.
A national quiz on India's achievements in space science, run by Edu Mithra for students in Grades 5 to 12 in India. An online round leads to a three-day workshop and final exam.
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HCL Jigsaw Program
by HCL Group
HCL Jigsaw is a free problem-solving program for students in Grades 6 to 9, launched by the HCL Group in 2021. Students work in teams on real-world projects, and their schools enroll them.
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LogIQids Mental Aptitude Olympiad
by LogIQids
A two-stage logical reasoning olympiad run by LogIQids for students of its partner schools. The First Stage is free, and the top 30% may enter the optional Final Stage.
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The Pi Quiz (TPQ) by IIM Indore
by Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore
The Pi Quiz (TPQ) is a national talent hunt for students in Grades 6 to 12, run by Atharv Ranbhoomi, the student fest of IIM Indore. Round 1 is an online test of analytical and reasoning skills.
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Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl - Mathematics | Middle School (G6-G8)
by The Harvard Crimson
A team mathematics quiz for students in Grades 6 to 8, run by The Harvard Crimson with AlgoEd. Teams of 2 to 5 from one school take an online test, and the 15 highest-scoring teams go on to a live semi-final on Zoom.
Wild Wisdom Global Challenge (WWGC)
by WWF India (World Wide Fund for Nature)
A wildlife quiz for students in Grades 6 to 9, run every year by WWF-India since 2008. Schools register for free.
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NSS spUN Debate Program
by National Space Society (NSS)
Engage in the NSS spUN Debate Program, a virtual international competition for high school and university students in India. Debate critical space policy issues, enhance public speaking and critical thinking skills, and collaborate with peers worldwide.
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Competitions (144)
- All India Astronomy Quiz by Aryabhat Foundation for Madhya Pradesh Students
- Annual Inter-School Earthquake Safety Quiz Competition by IIT Kanpur
- Antariksha National Space Quiz
- AsiaSweep by KQA
- Bharat Ko Jano Quiz Competition
- BITS Pilani International Model United Nations (BITSMUN) Conference
- British Council Your World Video Competition
- Cambridge Asia Schools British Parliamentary Championship (CASBPC) (Online)
- Cambridge Asia Schools British Parliamentary Championship (CASBPC) Offline
- CBSE Heritage India Quiz
- Civil Services Olympiad (CSO) by Samyak IAS Academy
- Civil Services Preparatory Olympiad (CSPO)
- Classmate All Rounder Competition (CAR) Senior Category
- Classmate All Rounder Competition by ITC Junior Category
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam National Talent Troopers Competition
- Eduno General Knowledge Olympiad (EGKO)
- Eduno Social Studies Olympiad (ESSO)
- EHF Business & International Finance Olympiad (BIFO) Offline
- EHF eSports Clinic Contest (SCC)
- EHF International General Knowledge Olympiad (IGO) Offline
- Fit India Quiz
- Fortis Psych-Ed Quiz - National Psychology Competition
- FPSPI Creative Writing Competition
- FPSPI Global Issues Problem Solving (GIPS) Competition
- Frank Anthony Memorial All-India Inter-School Debate Competition
- Global Science Olympiad (GSO) by UEPL
- Green Olympiad by TERI - Environmental Quiz
- GYS Charaka Science Medal
- GYS Swaminathan Science Day Talent Test
- Hamara Samvidhan Hamara Swabhiman Constitution Day Quiz
- Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl - Biology | High School (Grades 9-12)
- Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl - Biology | Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl - Chemistry | High School (Grades 9-12)
- Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl - Chemistry | Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl - Economics and Business | High School (Grades 9-12)
- Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl - Economics and Business | Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl - Math and Science | Lower Primary (Grades K-2)
- Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl - Math and Science | Upper Primary (Grades 3-5)
- Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl - Mathematics | High School (Grades 9-12)
- Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl - Mathematics | Middle School (G6-G8)
- Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl - Physics | High School (Grades 9-12)
- Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl - Physics | Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl - Reading and Spelling | Lower Primary (Grades K-2)
- Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl - Reading and Spelling | Upper Primary (Grades 3-5)
- Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl - Social Studies | Lower Primary (Grades K-2)
- Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl - Social Studies | Upper Primary (Grades 3-5)
- Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl - World History | High School (Grades 9-12)
- Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl - World History | Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- HCL Jigsaw Program
- Hindustan Olympiad
- Humming Bird General Knowledge Olympiad (HGO)
- Humming Bird Social Science Olympiad (HSSO)
- IAS Juniors National Level Model IAS Exam
- Indian Academic Championship (INDAC) - Academic Bowl
- Indian Academic Championship (INDAC) - History Bee
- Indian Academic Championship (INDAC) Geography Bee
- Indian Academic Championship (INDAC) Science Bee
- Indian Debating League (IDL)
- Indian Schools Debating Championship (ISDC)
- Indian Space Science Olympiad (ISSO)
- Indian Talent Olympiad (ITO) General Knowledge International Olympiad (GKIO) - Offline Exam
- Indian Talent Olympiad (ITO) Summer General Knowledge Quiz
- INTACH India Heritage Quiz Competition
- International Academic Bee Asian Championship by IAC
- International Academic Bowl Asian Championship by IAC
- International Chemistry Quiz (ICQ) by RACI
- International Competency Test (ICT) by CTF for Class 9 & 10 Students
- International Competition for Young Debaters (ICYD) India Selection
- International Environmental Science Olympiad (IESO) by IAC
- International Foundation General Knowledge & Current Affairs Olympiad (IFGCO)
- International General Knowledge Olympiad (IGKO) by SOF for Indian Students
- International GENIUS Speech Olympiad by Terra Science and Education
- International Geography Bee Asian Championships by IAC
- International Geography Championships (IGC) by IAC
- International Gita Olympiad by Central Sanskrit University (CSU)
- International GK Qualifier (IGQ) by National Olympiad Foundation
- International History Bee Asian Championship by IAC
- International History Bowl Asian Championship by IAC
- International History Olympiad (IHO) by IAC
- International Science Bee Asian Championships for Indian Students
- Interschool Science Quiz Contest
- ITO General Knowledge International Olympiad Online
- ITO National Essay Olympiad (NESO) Offline
- ITO National Essay Olympiad (NESO) Online
- ITO National Social Studies Olympiad (NSSO) Offline
- ITO National Social Studies Olympiad (NSSO) Online
- Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium State Level Science Quiz for Karnataka Students
- JKYog Online Math Quiz Contest for Students
- JKYog Sanskriti International
- Knowledge Quest Quiz
- LogIQids Mental Aptitude Olympiad
- MahaQuizzer by KQA
- MegaWhats by KQA
- MindSweep - International Solo Quizzing Championship by KQA
- Narmada Bal Ghar (NBG) Essay Writing Competition
- National AI Speech & Debate Championship for Indian Students
- National Assessment of Scientific Temperament and Aptitude (NASTA)
- National Genius Search Examination (NGSE) for Indian Students
- National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Olympiad (NIEO) by E-Cell IIT Madras
- National Meteorological Olympiad by India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- National Scholarship Exam (NSE) by NICE Foundation
- National Space Day Quiz
- NCFE National Financial Literacy Week Quiz(FLW) for School Students
- NSS spUN Debate Program
- OFLY Be the Aviator Challenge
- Prof. Brahm Prakash Memorial Materials Quiz (BPMMQ)
- QUEST STEAM Quiz Competition
- Ramanujan Maths Quiz (RMQ) by Unlock IQ Institute
- Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) Entrance Exam for Class VIII Admission
- Rashtriya Military School (RMS) Common Entrance Test (CET) for Class VI & IX Admissions
- Sacred Freedom Essay competition - India As I See
- SilverZone International Social Studies Olympiad (iSSO)
- SilverZone International Talent Hunt Olympiad (iTHO)
- SilverZone Smart Kid General Knowledge Olympiad (SKGKO)
- Speech Debate India x Harvard Debate Council Championship Series
- STEM Quiz by GUJCOST
- STTAR National Students Olympiad (NSO)
- Tata Building India School Essay Competition
- Tata Power Club Enerji National Competition - Energy Q Quiz
- TCS InQuizitive
- Technothlon - International School Championship by IIT Guwahati
- The Hindu Young World Quiz
- The India Quiz: My India, My Pride By Twinning Owl
- The Pi Quiz (TPQ) by IIM Indore
- The World Scholar's Cup - Scholar's Challenge
- The World Scholar's Cup - Team Debate Competition
- The World Scholar's Cup - Tournament of Champions at Yale University
- The World Scholar's Cup (WSC) - Collaborative Writing Competition
- The World Scholar's Cup (WSC) - Scholar's Bowl
- THINQ Quiz by Indian Navy
- TSL International Student Competition - Sustainability
- Unicus Critical Thinking Olympiad (UCTO)
- Unicus General Knowledge Olympiad (UGKO)
- Vishwaroop National Quiz Competition
- VIT Mathematical Quiz
- Wild Wisdom Global Challenge (WWGC)
- World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC) Team India Selection
- World Skill Challenge - STARS & BEYOND Quiz Competition
- World Wildlife Day International Youth Art Contest
- WriteToWin: Monsoon Environmental Article Writing Competition
- WriteToWin: Winter Environmental Article Writing Competition
- XPERTSTEM Natural Science Challenge
- YJI Cartoons Contest
- Young Reporters for Environment (YRE) India Competition
Scholarships (3)
Programs (9)
- BBSBAFPA Pre-Armed Forces Preparatory Program
- CSM Armed Forces Preparatory Program
- Harvard Model United Nations India
- Kishore Sabha
- MUNISH: Model United Nations International School of The Hague
- RDIAS Global Summit MUN
- SkillSphere Public Speaking & Soft Skills Workshops
- Two-Year Pre-NDA Preparatory Program at MRSAFPI Mohali
- Two-Year Pre-NDA Residential Program at SPI Aurangabad
Workshops (3)
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Frequently asked questions
How many quiz & gk competitions are listed on WiWit?
WiWit currently lists 163 verified quiz & gk competitions in India from 100 organizations. Each one is checked against the organizer's official source before it appears, and the list is kept up to date.
Which grades can take part in quiz & gk competitions?
The quiz & gk competitions listed here span students from Grade 1 to Grade 12. The comparison table shows the eligible grades for each listing, so you can scan for your child's grade.
Can my child take part in quiz & gk competitions online?
Quiz & gk competitions are available in multiple modes: 62 run online, 61 are in person, 40 offer both. The mode is shown on every listing, so children anywhere in India can find suitable options.
Are there free quiz & gk competitions?
Yes, 43 of the 163 quiz & gk competitions listed are free to enter. The fee for every listing is shown on its card, so you can compare cost at a glance.
Are quizzes only about general knowledge?
No. Alongside general-knowledge and current-affairs quizzes, the listings include subject quizzes in science, maths, history and more, plus themed quizzes. The focus of each is shown on its card.
How should my child prepare for a quiz competition?
Wide, regular reading (newspapers, current affairs and areas of interest) matters more than last-minute cramming. Many organizers indicate the syllabus or theme; check the listing so your child can focus their preparation.
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