RV College of Engineering Claims Victory at TCS TechBytes 2026 Quiz Championship

BENGALURU — Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a prominent global provider of IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has announced the victors of the 17th edition of TCS TechBytes, an annual technology quiz organised in partnership with the Board for IT Education Standards (BITES), an autonomous institution backed by the Government of Karnataka. The competition is designed to assess and enhance engineering students' comprehension of information technology and contemporary digital innovations.

The championship finals took place on May 5, 2026, with RV College of Engineering from Bengaluru claiming the top honour. AGMR College of Engineering & Technology, based in Hubballi, finished as the runner-up.

Financial recognition accompanied the achievements, with TCS presenting education scholarships of Rs 85,000 to the winning institution and Rs 50,000 to the runner-up. Finalist institutions each received scholarships valued at Rs 10,000. Prof. S. Sadagopan, Chairman of BITES, led the award presentation alongside Prof. Gopalkrishna Hegde from IISc Bengaluru and Sunil Deshpande, Regional Head of TCS Bengaluru. The event also saw participation from Dr. Selvan D., Co-Chairman of BITES; Dr. N. Nagamani Nagaraja, Chief of Strategy & Systems at the National Education Foundation; and H.P. Balakrishna, Principal of Global Academy of Technology.

The programme attracted participation from more than 8,000 students representing over 115 engineering colleges throughout Karnataka. The championship rounds were distributed across six geographical zones: Hubballi, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Bengaluru, Tumakuru, and Kalaburagi.

According to Prof. S. Sadagopan, "TCS TechBytes cultivates a culture of excellence, which remains essential in today's highly competitive landscape. Beyond strengthening technical competencies, the initiative promotes constructive rivalry that encourages participants to excel. Through bringing together students from various backgrounds to demonstrate their capabilities, TCS TechBytes instils principles of cooperation, determination, and integrity. Our collaboration with TCS reflects our dedication to this significant programme, which motivates students to expand their technological expertise."

Sunil Deshpande, Regional Head of TCS Bengaluru, stated, "TCS TechBytes demonstrates our resolve to develop young engineering talent by offering them opportunities to engage with cutting-edge global technology advancements, particularly artificial intelligence. The initiative highlights the significance of ongoing evolution, while simultaneously cultivating flexibility, teamwork, and inquisitiveness among emerging professionals."