Campus Quiz (Student Stream)

• The Tata Crucible Campus Quiz 2026–27 (Student Stream) is open only to full-time students pursuing eligible programmes at recognised educational institutions located in India.
• The Quiz is open only to students who are 18 years of age or above.
• Eligible participants may be pursuing
  • Undergraduate degree programmes;
  • Postgraduate degree programmes;
  • Postgraduate diploma programmes;
  • M.Phil. programmes;
  • PhD programmes; or
  • Any other full-time programme recognised by the Organisers.
• Junior college students are not eligible to participate.
• The Quiz is open only to educational institutions located in India.
• There is NO ENTRY FEE for participation.
• Participation is strictly on an individual basis.
• Any number of eligible students from the same institution may participate.
• Students below 18 years of age, junior college students, and individuals who are not enrolled as full-time students in eligible programmes at recognised educational institutions or universities located in India are not eligible to participate.

• The registrations for this edition are completely online, and the link will be updated on www.tatacrucible.com.
• Participants must complete the registration form with accurate and complete information.
• Participants must select the location of their educational institution during registration. Cluster allocation will be based on the institution's location and not the participant's residential address.
• All registrations are subject to verification and acceptance by the Organisers.
• Registered participants will receive a confirmation email upon successful verification of their registration.

• The Quiz will be conducted through multiple stages comprising:
  • Online Preliminary Round 1;
  • Online Preliminary Round 2;
  • Cluster Finals;
  • Zonal Finals;
  • and National Final.
• All registered participants will be eligible to participate in Online Preliminary Round 1.
• Progression to subsequent rounds shall be based on the prescribed scoring methodology and successful verification of participant eligibility.
• If a shortlisted participant is unable to participate in the on-ground Cluster Finals, the Organisers reserve the right to allocate the vacant slot to an eligible participant from another cluster. The Organisers' decision shall be final and binding.
• The Organisers reserve the right to revise the format, number of rounds, timelines, venues or progression criteria at any stage of the competition.

• Participants must provide accurate information during registration and throughout the competition.
• Participants shall participate only in their own capacity and shall not use proxies or seek assistance from any other individual during any stage of the Quiz.
• Participants shall maintain the highest standards of integrity, honesty and fair play throughout the competition.
• Any participant found engaging in cheating, impersonation, plagiarism, use of unfair means or any conduct that compromises the integrity of the Quiz may be immediately disqualified.
• The Organisers reserve the right to conduct verification checks at any stage of the competition to ensure compliance with these Terms and Conditions.

• Participants qualifying for on-ground rounds must produce a valid student identity card issued by their educational institution, along with any additional identity or eligibility documents requested by the Organisers.
• Where a valid student identity card is unavailable or does not adequately establish eligibility, the Organisers may require a letter issued by the participant's educational institution confirming the participant's enrolment and eligibility.
• Failure to produce the required documents may result in cancellation of participation.

• Participants qualifying for the Cluster Finals, Zonal Finals or National Final must be physically present at the venue designated by the Organisers.
• Participants shall be responsible for complying with travel instructions communicated by the Organisers.
• If a shortlisted participant is unable to attend an on-ground round, the Organisers reserve the right to allocate the vacant slot to the next eligible participant, including one from another cluster, at their sole discretion. The Organisers' decision shall be final and binding.

• The online registration and preliminary rounds will be conducted on digital platforms.
• Participants are solely responsible for arranging reliable internet connectivity, compatible devices and any other technical requirements necessary to participate.
• The Organisers shall not be responsible for interruptions caused by internet failures, device malfunctions, power outages or any technical issues at the participant's end.
• While the Organisers shall make reasonable efforts to ensure smooth functioning of the technology platform, they shall not be liable for any unforeseen technical failures beyond their reasonable control.

• Participants are expected to uphold the spirit of fair competition at all times.
• Any objectionable behaviour, misconduct or violation of the Quiz rules may result in immediate disqualification.
• The decisions of the Organisers and the Quizmaster shall be final and binding on all matters relating to the Quiz.
• No correspondence regarding the Organisers' or Quizmaster's decisions shall be entertained.

The Organisers reserve the right to:

• accept or reject any registration;
• verify participant eligibility;
• modify the Quiz format;
• amend schedules;
• change venues;
• revise the rules;
• suspend, postpone or cancel any stage of the Quiz; or
• withdraw or terminate the Quiz at any time without prior notice, if deemed necessary.

Any such decision made by the Organisers shall be final.

• By participating in the Quiz, participants consent to being photographed, filmed, audio-recorded and otherwise recorded during the competition.
• The Organisers may use such photographs, recordings and videos for promotional, publicity, archival, digital, print or other communication purposes without any further consent or compensation.

By registering for the Quiz, participants consent to receive communications from the Organisers regarding:

• the Quiz;
• future editions of Tata Crucible;
• other initiatives undertaken by the Organisers or Tata Group entities.

• All prizes awarded shall be final and non-transferable.
• No cash alternative, exchange or substitution shall be permitted unless determined otherwise by the Organisers.
• The top four participants in the National Final shall be eligible for internship opportunities with Tata Group companies, subject to the applicable Internship Terms & Conditions.
• If any prize becomes unavailable, the Organisers reserve the right to substitute it with another prize of comparable value.
• All applicable taxes arising from acceptance of prizes shall be the sole responsibility of the prize recipients.
• Neither the Organisers nor their sponsors, employees, consultants, agents or service providers shall be liable for any injury, loss, damage or claim arising from acceptance or use of any prize.

• Participants do not pay any participation fee to the Organisers.
• Participants are advised to disregard any fraudulent communication claiming otherwise.
• The Organisers shall not be responsible for any loss suffered by participants acting upon such fraudulent offers.
• Participants are encouraged to promptly report any such fraudulent communication to the Organisers.

The Organisers may collect and process participant information, including government-issued identity documents, banking details (where applicable) and other supporting documentation for:

• participant verification;
• prize distribution;
• communication regarding the Quiz; and
• compliance with applicable legal or administrative requirements.

Participants may direct any questions or suggestions regarding the Quiz to support@tatacrucible.com.

• The Organisers reserve the right to alter, amend or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice.
• Participation in the Quiz constitutes unconditional acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
• Failure to comply with any provision of these Terms and Conditions may result in disqualification from the Quiz.
• The Organisers' interpretation of these Terms and Conditions and all decisions relating to the Quiz shall be final and binding on all participants.
• The Internship opportunity awarded to eligible finalists shall be governed by the separate Internship Terms & Conditions, which form an integral part of these Terms & Conditions.

• The winner and the top three runners-up (collectively referred to as the "Shortlisted Participants") of the National Final of the Tata Crucible Campus Quiz 2026–27 (Student Stream) shall be eligible for an internship opportunity with a Tata Group company, subject to these Terms & Conditions.
• The internship opportunity is awarded at the sole discretion of the Organisers and is subject to verification of eligibility and compliance with all applicable Quiz Terms & Conditions.
• The decision of the Organisers regarding the identification of the Shortlisted Participants shall be final and binding.

The duration of the internship shall ordinarily be two (2) months, unless otherwise determined by the Relevant Company.

• Internship opportunities shall be offered by one or more Tata Group companies ("Relevant Company").
• The Organisers shall allocate the Relevant Company after considering the participant's skills, interests and the business requirements of the Relevant Company.
• While participant preferences may be considered wherever feasible, the final decision regarding company allocation shall rest solely with the Organisers and/or the Relevant Company.
• Shortlisted Participants shall not have the right to request a change in the Relevant Company allotted to them.

• Shortlisted Participants shall communicate their acceptance of the internship offer within three (3) days of receiving the written offer from the Organisers or the Relevant Company.
• Failure to communicate acceptance within the prescribed period shall constitute a deemed rejection of the internship opportunity.
• In such cases, the Organisers reserve the right, but shall not be under any obligation, to offer the internship opportunity to another eligible participant.

• Prior to commencement of the internship, Shortlisted Participants may be required to:
  • undergo background verification;
  • submit educational documents;
  • provide proof of identity;
  • furnish any additional documentation required under the policies of the Relevant Company.
• Failure to provide the required documents or successfully complete the verification process may result in withdrawal of the internship offer.

• During the internship period, Shortlisted Participants shall comply with all policies, rules, confidentiality obligations, code of conduct requirements and workplace procedures of the Relevant Company.
• Participants are expected to maintain professional behaviour throughout the internship.
• Failure to comply with the Relevant Company's policies or these Terms & Conditions may result in termination of the internship without any liability on the Organisers or the Relevant Company.

• Where applicable, Shortlisted Participants may receive a stipend in accordance with the policies of the Relevant Company.
• Unless specifically communicated otherwise, travel, accommodation, boarding, personal expenses and any other incidental costs shall be borne by the Shortlisted Participant.

• The internship opportunity shall not be construed as:
  • an offer of employment;
  • a promise of future employment;
  • a contractual appointment; or
  • any assurance of permanent or temporary engagement with the Tata Group or the Relevant Company.
• Completion of the internship shall not create any right or entitlement to employment.

• The Organisers reserve the right to:
  • withdraw, cancel or suspend the internship programme;
  • modify the internship structure;
  • substitute the Relevant Company;
  • replace the internship opportunity; or
  • disqualify any Shortlisted Participant, if considered necessary at their sole discretion.
• Such decisions shall be final and binding.

The Organisers, Tata Sons Private Limited, the Relevant Company, judges, sponsors, employees, consultants, agents and service providers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential loss, damage, injury or expense arising out of or in connection with:

• participation in the Quiz;
• acceptance or rejection of the internship;
• cancellation or modification of the internship opportunity; or
• failure to secure or complete the internship.
under applicable law.

Nothing contained herein shall exclude any liability that cannot be excluded

• Any photographs, videos, recordings or other media captured during the Quiz or internship selection process may be used by the Organisers for promotional, publicity, archival or communication purposes without further consent or compensation.
• Any videos, photographs or other creative assets voluntarily submitted by participants as part of the Quiz shall become the property of the Organisers, who shall have the unrestricted right to use, reproduce, publish, distribute or otherwise exploit such material across any media platform, subject to applicable law.

The Organisers shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing their obligations where such failure arises from events beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, government actions, public health emergencies, technical failures or any other force majeure event.

The Organisers reserve the right to amend, vary, add to or delete any provision of these Internship Terms & Conditions at any time without prior notice.

• These Internship Terms & Conditions shall be read together with the Campus Quiz Terms & Conditions.
• In the event of any inconsistency between promotional material and these Internship Terms & Conditions, these Internship Terms & Conditions shall prevail.
• By accepting the internship opportunity, Shortlisted Participants acknowledge that they have read, understood and agreed to these Internship Terms & Conditions.
• The Organisers' interpretation of these Terms & Conditions shall be final and binding on all matters relating to the internship.
• The courts at Mumbai, India, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising out of or in connection with the internship opportunity and these Terms & Conditions.