Smartacus 2022 set to create history with 45,127 registrations from 7 countries

Smartacus 2022 saw an impressive 45,127 registrations from 7 countries. Although most of the registrations were from India, the quiz saw students from countries like Israel, Bangladesh, USA, Romania, Kuwait and Canada register for the event. While Smartacus 2022 received registrations from every Indian state and union territory, the highest numbers came from Delhi (15,523), Uttar Pradesh (10,889) and Maharashtra (3,535). In terms of grade-wise demographics, the quiz which was open to students in grades 5 to 12 saw maximum registrations from grades 8 (6,976), 6 (6,939), and 7 (6,882).

“In a very special day for India, our school students have surpassed themselves with a record breaking turnout for the selection round of SMARTACS 2022. I salute their enthusiasm to gain new knowledge,” Dr. Smartacs 2022, one of the quizmasters says Naveen Jayakumar, who is on the verge of breaking many world records.

Mr. Avinash Mudaliar, Quizmaster, hosting Smartacus 2022 along with Dr. Jayakumar, echoes a similar sentiment. “We have always wanted to celebrate 75 years of Indian Independence in a very special way, and what better way to ring it up than with a quiz for school students. This is how Smartacus 2022 was conceived. I am extremely happy with the response Smartacus has received from school students across all geographies. We want to celebrate each red letter day of Indian history with a quiz. Every child is a seeker and the quiz takes them in their quest for knowledge. The record-breaking selection round is just the beginning and the Smartacus 2022 journey will continue for the next few months, culminating in ClassAct 2023, The Hindustan Times Republic Day Quiz. This will ensure a strong foundation for our quiz ecosystem. What really matters is that the kids enjoy this journey of fun and knowledge, not just focusing on the destination,” he says.

The selection round of Smartacus 2022 was conducted asynchronously on the quiz platform. Quiz, a popular teacher-led learning and engagement platform, was the technology partner for the event. This round was decided in real-time by a reputed audit firm and several records organizations.

The quiz lasted 60 minutes and challenged the participants with 60 mind-bending questions in multiple choice and type-in ​​formats. The subjects included history, geography, sports, language and literature, science, arts and entertainment, culture and lifestyle and general knowledge. The complete set of questions was a balanced mix of easy, moderate and difficult questions, making the quiz a really interesting experience.

The scoring is fully automated on the Quizizz platform, and students are ranked on the basis of accuracy and speed. The top 20 participants in the selection round, which will be announced on the Smartacus 2022 website on August 17, will win great prizes. After the selection round, 16 top performing schools from each region (North, South, East and West) will be invited to participate in the preliminary round based on the scores of their individual participants. The invited schools will form a team of 5 to compete in the preliminary round, which will follow a knockout format. Of the 64 schools battling it out in the preliminary round, four (one from each zone) will make it to the semi-finals.

In the finale, the top two schools will clash for the champion’s trophy and exciting prizes. This will be followed by the Quizor of the Year competition in which 20 students from the 4 semifinalist teams will compete for the most prestigious prize for the quiz. Preliminary, semi-final, grand finale and quiz of the year rounds will be conducted on Zoom.

Smartacus 2022 is every quiz’s dream come true 4 Lakh+ worth of prizes, a remarkable trophy for the winning school and loads of promotions. All the contestants will also be rewarded with a digital certificate of participation.

With an aim to put India on the global quiz map, HT School has launched Quizverse, India’s first quizzing community for school students. Quizverse is designed as a pit stop for young quizzing wizards. “HT School does not view quizzing as an intellectual activity. It aims to decode the information and ensure that it is available in an easily consumable format, so that children can enjoy the learning process. This community will not only serve as a sole platform for budding quizzes, but will also encourage them to acquire, consume and share knowledge. We aspire to make Quizverse a community for kids and toddlers, with the guidance of the best minds in the quizzing field,” indicated Mr. Mudaliar.

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