The Regional Round of South NTPC’s prestigious Electron Quiz was successfully conducted today at the MMA Auditorium, Chennai, witnessing enthusiastic participation from some of the country’s leading engineering and management institutions.

A total of 230 teams, comprising two members each, participated in the preliminary round, demonstrating an impressive breadth of knowledge, intellectual curiosity and competitive spirit.

Following a keenly contested preliminary round, six teams advanced to the Grand Finale.

Welcoming the participants, Shri S. N. Panigrahi, Executive Director (HR) & Regional Head of HR (North & South), underscored NTPC’s pivotal role in powering the nation’s growth while simultaneously nurturing young talent and encouraging a culture of learning, innovation and intellectual excellence through such knowledge-driven initiatives.

The Grand Finale witnessed an intense and intellectually stimulating battle, with teams demonstrating remarkable presence of mind, depth of knowledge and composure under pressure.

At the conclusion of the fiercely competitive final round, IIT MADRAS emerged as the winners, while IIT MADRAS secured the second position. The Rajalakshmi Engineering College finished third.

The winning team was awarded a cash prize of ₹60,000, while the runners-up received ₹40,000 and the second runners-up were awarded ₹20,000. All consolation prize winners were felicitated with prizes worth ₹8,000 each.

With their commendable performance, the top two teams will now advance to the Semi-Finals, scheduled to be held in New Delhi on 7th October 2026. The event marks yet another significant endeavour by NTPC to promote a spirit of knowledge, healthy competition and excellence among the country’s young minds.

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