S Chand Publishing’s Knowledge Quest Quiz, a flagship national quiz initiative, culminated in a grand finale held on 17 December 2025 in collaboration with the Shalom Group of Schools at Shalom Presidency School, Gurugram. After a closely contested and intellectually stimulating final round, DAV Public School – Unit VIII, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, emerged as the National Champion, followed by Cambridge Court High School, Jaipur, Rajasthan, as the First Runner-Up, and Shalom Hills International School, Gurugram, as the Second Runner-Up.
The quiz was expertly conceptualised and conducted by renowned Quiz Masters Mr Adittya Nath Mubayi and Mrs Mudita Chauhan-Mubayi, whose thoughtfully curated questions and engaging format ensured a challenging yet enriching journey for participants – from the online preliminary rounds to the on-stage national finale.
The third edition of the quiz witnessed participation from over 300 schools across India, with the Top 10 school teams qualifying for the national finale, making it a vibrant national celebration of knowledge, curiosity, and critical thinking.
The event was graced by distinguished Chief Guests and senior leadership, including Mr Dennis George, Sherpa and Vice Chairman, Shalom Group of Schools; Mr Jitendra Kumar Agnihotri, CEO – S Chand Publishing (School Education); Dr Priyamvada Aggarwal, Head of Publishing and Marketing; and Mr Gaurav Rai, Vice President – Sales, School Education. Their presence highlighted a shared commitment to nurturing future-ready learners and strengthening meaningful school–publisher collaborations.
S Chand Publishing expressed sincere appreciation to the Shalom Group of Schools for their partnership and unwavering support. Known for their strong academic ethos and holistic approach to education, Shalom Schools proved to be an ideal collaborator for a national initiative focused on intellectual growth and excellence.
