IIT Madras Triumphs at NTPC Electron Quiz 2026-27 Grand Finale
IIT Madras clinches the top spot at the NTPC Electron Quiz 2026-27 national finale in Noida, beating out top teams from IIT Kanpur.
In a high-stakes battle of wits and intellect, IIT Madras emerged as the national champions of the NTPC Electron Quiz 2026-27. The grand finale, held in Noida on October 8, saw the brightest young minds from across the country competing for glory in one of India's most prestigious academic competitions.
The duo from IIT Madras, Advik Kabra and Ashish Cherian Thannickal, secured the first position, demonstrating exceptional knowledge and quick thinking. Their fellow institute-mates, Sreeram Madhavan V and Ishaan Joshi, followed closely to claim the second spot, ensuring a dominant performance for IIT Madras.
The Podium Finishers and Prize Money
The competition was fierce, with top-tier institutions battling it out for the final rankings. The top three winners were awarded significant cash prizes to honor their academic excellence:
- First Place: Advik Kabra and Ashish Cherian Thannickal (IIT Madras) – Rs 1 lakh
- Second Place: Sreeram Madhavan V and Ishaan Joshi (IIT Madras) – Rs 60,000
- Third Place: Waqar Moid and Parth Arya Bhat (IIT Kanpur) – Rs 40,000
The rewards did not end with the top three. Teams that finished in fourth, fifth, and sixth positions were awarded Rs 16,000 each, while the remaining 12 participating teams received Rs 8,000 each.
A Massive Scale of Competition
This year's edition of the NTPC Electron Quiz was one of the largest to date, featuring more than 1,100 participating teams. The journey to the national stage began on September 5, with rigorous regional rounds conducted across nine major locations: Lucknow, Patna, Ranchi, Raipur, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Noida.
At the regional level, the stakes were equally high, with winners receiving Rs 60,000, second place receiving Rs 40,000, and third place receiving Rs 20,000. The fourth, fifth, and sixth-placed regional teams were awarded Rs 8,000 each.
NTPC's Vision for the Future
Anil Kumar Jadli, Director (HR) of NTPC, attended the event to congratulate the winners. During his address, he highlighted NTPC's significant transformation from a traditional power utility into an integrated energy major. He urged the students to embrace adaptability and a spirit of continuous learning in their own professional journeys.
Organized since 2004, the quiz is themed 'The World of Business & Management' and serves as a flagship initiative to promote intellectual growth among students. The event was also attended by several senior executives, including S N Panigrahi, Executive Director (HR), and Premlata, Executive Director (Strategic HRD & Talent Development).
As a Maharatna company, NTPC continues to lead India's energy landscape. With an installed capacity exceeding 91 GW, the utility is aggressively expanding into renewable energy, battery storage, nuclear power, and green chemicals, aiming for 60 GW of renewable capacity by 2032.