Raipur, 22nd February 2025 – The Times of India, Raipur, in collaboration with The Krishna Vikash Group of Institutions, Raipur, successfully hosted the prestigious MindQuest Inter-College Quiz Competition. The event, held at Krishna Vikash Institution, Raipur, witnessed an intense battle of intellect among some of the brightest young minds from leading colleges across Raipur, Bhilai, Durg, and Dhamtari.
The competition was graced by the esteemed Quiz Master, Subrat Sahoo, IAS (Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Chhattisgarh), who captivated both participants and the audience with his sharp wit and thought-provoking questions. A total of 50 colleges participated, with only six teams making it to the grand finale after rigorous preliminary rounds.
Finalist Teams on Stage:
1️⃣ NIT Raipur
2️⃣ IIM Raipur
3️⃣ KDRCST, Raipur
4️⃣ Govt. Nagarjuna Science College, Raipur
5️⃣ CIPET College, Raipur
6️⃣ SRIP (Shri Rawatpura Sarkar Institute, Kumhari)
Winners of MindQuest 2025:
🏆 Champion (Winner): NIT Raipur
👨🎓 Prabhat Sharma & Anurag Yadu
🥈 1st Runner-up: IIM Raipur
👨🎓 Ankur Yadav & Harsh Raj
🥉 2nd Runner-up: KDRCST, Raipur
👨🎓 Prakash M. Pandey & Anmol Singh
The electrifying finale saw teams fiercely competing for the top spot, showcasing remarkable knowledge and quick thinking.
Dignitaries in Attendance:
The event was graced by several distinguished guests, including:
✔ Vivek Dasari (Managing Director, Krishna Vikash Group)
✔ Dr. S.N. Panda (Group Director)
✔ Dr. Jawahar Surisetti (Executive Director)
✔ Dr. D.N. Dewangan (Principal, KVIT)
✔ Dr. Chanchal Deep Kaur (Principal, RCPSR)
✔ Dr. Seema Agrawal (Principal, KDRCST)
Their presence added grandeur to the occasion and underscored the event’s significance in fostering academic excellence.
The winners and runner-up teams were honored with prizes in recognition of their outstanding performance. The MindQuest Quiz Competition 2025 has set a new benchmark for inter-college events in Raipur, and organizers eagerly anticipate an even more exhilarating edition next year.
