Bhubaneswar, August 1, 2025 – In a thrilling display of wit, speed, and intellect, KIIT International School emerged as the champion of CSM Synapse 4.0, a premier inter-school quiz competition hosted by CSM Tech in collaboration with Quizcraft Global. The dynamic team of Adweya Sarangi and Swastika Mishra outshone formidable contenders in a nail-biting finale to bag the Champions Trophy and ₹2,00,000 in cash prize.
The Grand Finale brought together six zonal winners from across Odisha, making it a truly state-wide intellectual celebration. The event was graced by Commander Sushanta Kumar Mohanty, Commanding Officer of Naval NCC, and senior CSM Tech leadership, including Founder & CEO Mr. Priyadarshi Nanu Pany and CHRO Ms. Lagna Panda.
DPS Rourkela took the first runner-up position, represented by Ekansh Tripathi and Abhijit Pradhan, winning a cash prize of ₹25,000. The other zonal champions who made it to the finale included DAV Unit 8 Bhubaneswar, Odisha Adarsh Vidyalaya- Chamakhandi, St. Paul’s Rourkela and Takshashila School.
Each team had previously trumped dozens of schools in their zones during the rigorous preliminary rounds held in July.
The 2025 edition of CSM Synapse saw the introduction of a two-tier format – three zonal rounds followed by a Grand Finale, making the competition more inclusive and intense. Hosted by ace Quizmaster Adityanath Mubayi, also known for his research leadership on Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), the event was intellectually stimulating and full of high-octane moments.
Commenting on the initiative, Priyadarshi Nanu Pany, Founder & CEO of CSM Tech, said: “CSM Synapse is more than a quiz, it’s a movement to ignite young minds. Every edition has revealed the remarkable depth of talent across Odisha. The time is now ripe to take Synapse to the national stage, opening the door for thousands of students across India to showcase their brilliance. Our vision is to make knowledge aspirational again, to turn curiosity into power.”
Commander Mohanty encouraged the students to leverage their intellect for nation-building and congratulated all finalists for their discipline and drive. “Competitions like Synapse sow the seeds of leadership,” he remarked.
Quizmaster Mubayi echoed the same sentiment. “Quizzing is not just about knowing the right answers. It’s about building habits – of questioning, exploring, and learning with joy. CSM Tech is creating a legacy of learning that will ripple across generations,” he said.
Launched in 2022, CSM Synapse has become a beacon for academic excellence, teamwork, and confidence-building among students. As part of CSM Tech’s CSR and community development initiatives, Synapse reflects the company’s unwavering commitment to empowering youth through knowledge.
With its unique format, top-tier quizmasters, and an enthusiastic student response year after year, Synapse is fast evolving into one of India’s most anticipated school-level knowledge fests.
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