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The B Factor: Season 1

about

The B Factor (Season 1) is a statewide intercollegiate business quiz championship designed to test knowledge across business, technology, economy, innovation, and global developments. The competition brings together undergraduate students from diverse disciplines to compete in a structured, multi-stage format culminating in a televised Grand Finale.

The competition is organised by Amrita School of Business, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in association with International Quizzing Association (IQA – Asia) as our Knowledge Partner and Amrita TV as our Media Partner.

prize pool

Total prize pool of 7 Lakhs

Merchandise, vouchers, and certificates for participants.

Champions

Zonal: ₹25,000
State : ₹1,00,000

Runners-up

Zonal: ₹15,000
State : ₹50,000

Finalist 1

Zonal: ₹10,000
State : ₹25,000

Finalist 2

Zonal: ₹10,000
State : ₹25,000

Consolation Prize

Zonal: ₹70,000
State : ₹5,000 / Team (For 12 teams)

topics

The quiz explores contemporary developments shaping the modern world — including

Artificial Intelligence
Startups
Fintech
Global Markets
Sustainability
Digital Transformation
Leadership
Industry Shifts

The sub-topics include, but not limited to:

AI

Startups

Fintech

Global Economy

Innovation

Corporate Strategy

Emerging Industries

Market Trends

Entrepreneurship

Case-Based Scenarios

Corporate History

Leadership Stories

Economic Awareness

Technology Disruptions

Digital Transformation

Sustainability

Geopolitics & Economy

Data & Decision-Making

Industry shifts

Who can participate

The competition is open to all undergraduate students across disciplines — including engineering, commerce, arts, science, management, and allied fields.

Students with curiosity about business, innovation, global trends, and emerging technologies will find the quiz particularly engaging.

Eligibility

  • Undergraduate students from any discipline
  • Teams of 2 members from the same college.
  • Colleges across Kerala can participate

Why Participate?

Why Participate in The B Factor?

  • Compete with the best quiz teams in Kerala
  • Win exciting prizes and vouchers
  • Appear in a televised quiz show
  • Participate in a free leadership workshop
  • Network with students across colleges
  • Gain recognition for your college

about iqa

The International Quizzing Association (IQA) is a global organization dedicated to promoting, organizing, and standardizing quizzing—a popular mind sport. Established to unite quizzers worldwide through high-quality quizzes, IQA also supports the creation and development of national quiz organizations. Its flagship event, the World Quizzing Championships, has been held annually since 2003, determining the world champion in quizzing.

To know more about IQA, visit: https://iqa.asia/about-iqa/

competition structure

The B Factor is conducted in multiple stages across Kerala, designed to progressively identify the most skilled and strategic teams.

Curtain Raiser Quizzes (Online)

  • Open to anyone
  • Conducted online as short quiz rounds
  • Multiple opportunities to participate and get familiar with the format

Stage 1: Zonal Prelims (Written Round)

  • Conducted at a designated venue in each zone (South, Central, North Kerala)
  • Open to registered college teams
  • Teams compete in a written prelim round
  • Top 8 teams from each zone qualify for the next stage

Stage 2: Zonal Quarter Finals (On-Stage Rounds)

  • The 8 shortlisted teams compete in two quarter final rounds (4 teams per round)
  • Each round is conducted as a live, on-stage quiz
  • From each quarter final, top 2 teams qualify
  • Total qualifiers per zone: 4 teams
  • Across all three zones, 12 teams advance to the semifinals

Stage 3: Semi-finals (Amrita TV Studio, Kochi)

  • Conducted at the Amrita TV Studio, Kochi
  • The 12 teams are divided into 4 semifinal rounds (4 teams per round)
  • Top team from each semi-final qualifies
  • Total finalists: 4 teams

Stage 4: Grand Finale (Amrita TV Studio, Kochi)

  • A high-stakes, televised championship round
  • Determines the Champion, Runner-up, and Finalist 1 and Finalist 2

eligibility & Rules

  • Team size: Each team must consist of two students from the same college.
  • Participants can take part in the The B Factor Quiz Competition without registering as an IQA Quiz Player. The IQA registration is not mandatory for participating in this event.
  • However, students who wish to register as an IQA Quiz Player can do so to access additional benefits offered by the IQA.
  • To register as an IQA Quiz Player, visit: https://iqa.asia/registration/

Travel & Accommodation

Accommodation for the 32 semi-finalists will be arranged by us in Ernakulam. Further details will be communicated later.

Registration Benefits

  1. Official IQA Quiz Player Registration Card
  2. 12 IQA-curated digital magazines
  3. Eligibility to participate in official championships of IQA and stand a chance to be the District, State and National Champions

Basic Rules

  • Qualification to the State Finals is based on district-level performance
  • Organisers reserve the right to modify schedules or formats if required
  • Decisions of the quiz masters and organisers are final
  • Participants must adhere to all event rules and instructions
  • Any misconduct may lead to disqualification

dates & Venues

EventDateVenue
Zonal prelims and quarter finals – South Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Alappuzha)13 July 2026Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus
Zonal prelims and quarter finals – Central Kerala (Ernakulam, Thrissur, Idukki, Palakkad)15 July 2026Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi Campus
Zonal prelims and quarter finals – North Kerala (Kozhikode, Wayanad, Malappuram, Kannur, Kasargod)17 July 2026North zone venue- Malabar Christian College, Kozhikode
Workshop24 – 26 July 2026Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi Campus
Semi-finals and Grand Finale24 – 26 July 2026Amrita Television Studio Complex, Thammanam, Ernakulam
Talk show24 – 26 July 2026Amrita Television Studio Complex, Thammanam, Ernakulam

IMPORTANT DATES

  • March 01, 2026

    Registration Opens

  • July 5, 2026

    Registration Closes

  • July 13 – 17, 2026

    Zonal Rounds

  • July 24 – 26, 2026

    Leadership Workshop

  • July 24 – 26, 2026

    Semi – finals and Grand Finale

  • July 24 – 26, 2026

    Televised Talk Show

Meet the Quiz Master

Snehaj Srinivas

Popularly known as the Quiz Man of Kerala, Snehaj Srinivas is known as the pioneer in Gamification of Knowledge, and Skills and Strategies for the last 26 years.

Founder of the First Professional Quiz Firm in Kerala, he conceptualized and designed the first exclusive Quiz workshops in South India titled Q Positive and has done more than 2000 Quizzes and workshops till date, with over one lakh students across the globe being part of it.

Snehaj Srinivas

Campus Ambassador Program

Become a B Factor Campus Ambassador and represent your college.

The B Factor – Season 1

Represent The B Factor, a statewide business quiz competition for college students, culminating in a televised finale on Amrita TV.

Be the Voice of The B Factor in your campus

How it works

Open to students from any college in Kerala
Represent The B Factor in your campus and network

Register as a Campus Ambassador
Get your unique referral code
Share it with students from any college in your zone
Share event updates and posters with students
Students use your code while registering for the quiz
In each zone, the Campus Ambassador with the highest number of registrations
wins

What you get

₹25,000 worth rewards per zone

Campus Ambassador Certificate

Top 5 Campus Ambassadors will receive a FREE Leadership Workshop

Leadership & networking opportunity

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    Selected teams will compete in the televised semifinals and grand finale, gaining visibility across Kerala.

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