New Delhi, 28th Jan 2025: NTPC, India’s largest integrated power utility, is proud to announce the Electron Quiz 2025, a flagship event celebrating the company's 50th year of excellence. Scheduled to run from 1st February to 28th February 2025, this year’s quiz has been expanded to 9 regional locations, underscoring NTPC’s commitment to fostering talent and engaging with India’s brightest minds.
The regional rounds will be held from 1st February to 26th February 2025 at Hyderabad, Lucknow, Patna, Kolkata, Mumbai, Ranchi, Chennai, Raipur, and Noida. Each region offers exciting prizes: ₹30,000 for the winning team, ₹20,000 for the runners-up, and ₹10,000 for the third position, along with a consolation prize of ₹4,000 for teams placed fourth to sixth. The top two teams from each region will advance to the 3 National Semi-Finals, and subsequently, the top two from each Semi-Final will qualify for the National Finals.
The National Semi-Finals and Grand Finale will be organized on February 27th and 28th, 2025, respectively, at NTPC-Power Management Institute (PMI). At the national level, the stakes are higher, with a first prize of ₹50,000, second prize of ₹30,000, and third prize of ₹20,000. Teams finishing in fourth, fifth, and sixth place will receive ₹8,000 each, while the remaining twelve teams will be awarded ₹4,000 each.
The competition organized for engineering and management students, with each team consisting of two members, aims to enhance knowledge, encourage critical thinking, and bridge the gap between academia and its real-world application.
The NTPC Electron Quiz, organized since 2004, is a platform to showcase intellectual prowess and a key initiative to nurture a generation of thinkers and problem-solvers. As NTPC celebrates its golden jubilee, this year’s quiz embodies the company’s legacy of powering progress while fostering excellence and collaboration.
NTPC Ltd. contributes 1/4th of the country's power requirement. With a diverse portfolio of thermal, hydro, solar, and wind power plants, NTPC is dedicated to delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to the Nation. The company is committed to adopting the best practices, promoting innovation, and embracing clean energy technologies for a greener future.