TMU Organised Prodigy Battle 2026 to Promote Knowledge and Critical Thinking
Teerthanker Mahaveer University, through its Centre for Teaching, Learning and Development (CTLD), successfully organised the grand finale of Prodigy Battle 2026 on 12 September 2026 at the University Auditorium. The competition brought together talented students from different institutions to test their knowledge, logical thinking and problem-solving skills. It allowed students to learn, work as a team and showcase their intelligence through different challenging rounds.
Three Rounds Tested Students' Knowledge and Skills
Prodigy Battle 2026 was conducted in three stages. Each round tested students' knowledge, speed, memory, and decision-making ability.
The first round was held on 8 September 2026. It attracted 975 students, forming 325 teams. The participants took a written multiple-choice question (MCQ) test that covered general knowledge, speed and problem-solving.
The second round, called Vijay Path, was held on 10 September 2026. A total of 49 teams participated in this round and selected questions carrying 1, 2 and 5 points. The round tested their mathematical skills, teamwork and critical thinking. After this stage, six teams qualified for the grand finale.
The final round, called Maha Sangram, took place on 12 September 2026. The finalists competed on stage through picture identification, memory-based questions and live activities to decide the winners.
Distinguished Guests Encouraged Students
The grand finale was attended by Chief Guest Prof. (Dr.) Neelima Jain, Governance Director, Dental and Allied Health Sciences, TMU. Other distinguished guests included Prof. (Dr.) Sushil Kumar Singh, Principal, Law College, and Prof. (Dr.) Navneet Kumar, Principal, College of Paramedical Sciences.
Prof. (Dr.) Pankaj Kumar Singh, Director, CTLD, encouraged students to take part in challenges that helped them discover their strengths and develop their abilities. He said, “Students should continually embrace opportunities that push their limits. Such challenges serve as a pathway to self-discovery and personal growth. Ultimately, it is an individual’s mindset that determines the outcome and distinguishes a winner from a loser.”
Prof. (Dr.) Neelima Jain, Governance Director, Dental and Allied Health Sciences, encouraged students to enjoy their college life and remain sincere and considerate.
She said, “We should all enjoy the journey of college life. Everyone should focus on being sincere and considerate rather than taking everything too seriously. TMU’s strength lies in its dedicated faculty, disciplined environment, and culture of care and support. Events like these will help students develop and grow in a better way.”
KIET Ghaziabad Team Won the Competition
After an exciting final round, the top three teams were recognised for their performances. Winner – Team Trident, KIET Ghaziabad: The team included Sakshi Singh, Shauryaman Tyagi and Gyan Prakash Tiwari, fifth-semester B.Tech Computer Science students.
First Runner-Up – Team Trifecta, KIET Ghaziabad: The team included Rishabh Gaur, Raghav Chaudhary and Yuvraj Kesarwani, third-semester B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering students.
Second Runner-Up – Team Achyutas, TMU Moradabad: The team included Anshik Gupta, Shashank Kumar Mishra and Shivang Yadav, fifth-semester B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering students from CCSIT.
The winning teams were felicitated during the closing ceremony for their knowledge, teamwork and performance throughout the competition.
Conclusion
The event concluded with addresses by the distinguished guests and the felicitation of the winning teams. Prodigy Battle 2026 successfully brought students together for a competition based on knowledge, intelligence and teamwork. With participation from 975 students in the first round and teams from different institutions in the final stages, the event encouraged logical thinking, confidence and problem-solving. Through this initiative, TMU's CTLD continued to support students' intellectual growth, leadership skills and overall development
