In the Cluster 24 Finals of Tata Crucible Campus Quiz 2021 (the maiden online edition of India’s largest business quiz for campuses), Akash Verma from IIM Shillong, emerged victorious. He took home a cash prize of Rs.35, 000and will now compete in the Zonal Finals to qualify for the National Finals. Noted quizmaster ‘Pickbrain’ Giri Balasubramaniam known for his masterful, unique, and witty style is the host of the quiz.
Utkarsh Singh from Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong, was declared runner-up, winning a cash price of Rs.18, 000.The Cluster 24 Finals representing the Meghalaya, Tripura, Manipur and Mizoram region was a thrilling affair, with participants showcasing their quick thinking and sharp quizzing abilities.
The country has been divided into 24 Clusters for the online version of the Campus Quiz. After two levels of online prelims, top 12 finalists from each Cluster will be invited for Wild Card Finals out of which top 6 finalists will then compete in the 24 online Cluster Finals. These 24 Clusters are further grouped into four zonesand each zone will comprise of 6 Clusters.Winners at the four Zonal Finals will directly qualify for the National Finals. In all, 6 Finalists will compete at the National Finals and the top scorer will be crowned as the National Champion who will receive a grand prize of Rs. 2.5- lakh along with the coveted Tata Crucible Trophy.