The Hindu Young World Quiz

Organization: The Hindu

Quick Answer

The Hindu Young World Quiz is a free program run by The Hindu for high school students in grades 9–12. It takes place in person. No fixed deadline is listed — check the official site for current dates. See the key facts table below for cost, eligibility, and application details, and always confirm specifics on the official program site.

Program Overview

A nationwide school quiz competition in India organized by The Hindu’s Young World supplement.

The **Young World Quiz** is a long-running inter-school quiz competition in India organized by *The Hindu* newspaper’s children’s supplement, **Young World**. It is typically conducted as an in-person, city-based quiz series where school teams compete in regional rounds, with winners progressing to higher-level finals. Questions span general knowledge, current affairs, science, history, sports, arts, and culture, encouraging students to develop broad, well-rounded awareness. Participation is usually open to school students in different age categories (often including high school), with schools nominating teams to represent them. The quiz is led by experienced quizmasters and attracts strong participation from leading schools in multiple Indian cities. Besides fostering healthy competition, the Young World Quiz helps students sharpen their recall, teamwork, quick thinking, and confidence on stage, while providing exposure to a vibrant quizzing culture.

Program Details

Key facts about The Hindu Young World Quiz
Organizer	The Hindu
Category	General Extracurricular
Format	In-Person
Location	Various locations
Cost	Free
Eligibility	Grades 9–12
Application deadline	Rolling / not listed
Country	IN
Listing last updated	July 4, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Hindu Young World Quiz cost?

The Hindu Young World Quiz is completely free — there is no participation fee. Costs like travel or optional materials may still apply; check the official site for details.

Who is eligible for The Hindu Young World Quiz?

The Hindu Young World Quiz is open to high school students in grades 9–12. Some programs have additional requirements (GPA, coursework, essays, or recommendations) — the full criteria are on the official site.

Is The Hindu Young World Quiz online or in person?

The Hindu Young World Quiz is an in-person program.

How do I apply to The Hindu Young World Quiz?

Apply directly through The Hindu's official website. ExtracurricularHub links to the official application — we list and verify programs but don't process applications.

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