A knowledge initiative started by the Tata Group 21 years ago, the Tata Crucible Business Quiz offers a unique and exhilarating opportunity for young minds across the length and breadth of the nation to come together on an exciting platform. The 21st edition of India’s largest and highest-rated business quiz, the Tata Crucible Campus Quiz, is your way to prove that your knowledge reigns!

Eligibility & Rules:

• Full-time students from all disciplines of any under-graduation degree, or post-graduation courses, across India, but not Junior college students.
• Entry to this competition is free. 
• Only individual registrations are allowed. 
• Any number of individuals from a campus can take part in the quiz. 
• Further rules are available on the Tata Crucible website.

Online Prelims:

Level 1 Prelims:

• Each participant is allowed only one attempt at Level 1 Prelims.
• Stable internet connectivity is essential to attempt Level 1 Prelims.
• The quiz will consist of 20 questions, each with a 30-second timer.
• Participants can take the quiz on any day between 1st September and 15th October 2025 at 5:30 PM. 
• Participation Certificate for all those who attempt the first round of the quiz.

Level 2 Prelims:

• This round is for the top 300* scorers, out of which, 150* would be the top female scorers from each of the 24 clusters (a total of  7200 students).
• The quiz will be held over two days.

* Depends on final participation number 

Cluster Finals:

• For this edition, the country will be divided into 24 clusters, and the on-stage finals will be held on-ground.
• The top 8 finalists from each of the 24 clusters will qualify for the cluster final.
• The top scorer will be recognised as the winner and the second top scorer as the runner-up.
• The winner and runner-up from each cluster final would qualify for the zonal final.
• The cluster finals will be held on-ground in select city/cities to be announced later. The date is to be announced.
• Certificate of Appreciation for all Cluster Finalists.

Zonal Finals:

• The winner and runner-up from each of the 24 cluster finals will compete in the eight Zonal Finals. 
• The winner from each Zonal Final will qualify for the National Finals.
• The Zonal Finals will be conducted on the same day and at the same location as the Cluster finals in each of the 8 cities.
• The date is to be announced.

National Final:

• The winner from each Zonal Final will directly qualify for the National Finals.
• 8 finalists will compete at the National Final event.
• The date is to be announced.
• Certificate of Merit for all Finalists.

Competition Stages:

• 2 Online Prelims
• 24 Cluster Finals
• 8 Zonal Finals
• 1 National Final 

Rewards:

National Finals:

Winner

• Chance for a coveted internship** with the Tata Group.
• Grand cash prize of Rs. 2.5 lakhs* along with the coveted Tata Crucible Trophy.
• A luxury holiday experience at the Taj Hotels worth INR 50,000*.

First, Second and Third runners-up

• Chance for a coveted internship** with the Tata Group.
• A Taj voucher worth INR 20,000* each. 

Zonal and Cluster Finals:

• The winners and runners-up of the cluster finals will receive prizes of Rs. 35,000* and Rs. 18,000* respectively.
• In addition, they will also receive e-vouchers and an Upskilling Course subscription.
• The top 1 (winner) of the zonal final will receive a trophy.
• The top 2 zonal finalists will receive Mentorship support.

Prelims:

Level 1:

• The top 5 scorers will receive a Taj voucher* worth INR 5,000 each.
• The next top 30 scorers will receive a Big Basket Voucher* worth INR 500 each.
• Every participant will receive a BigBasket voucher* worth INR 50 each.
• Participation Certificate for all those who attempt the first round of the quiz.

Level 2:

• The top 5 scorers will receive a Starbucks voucher worth INR 5,000 each.

*Subject to Applicable Tax Deductions at source.