MindQuest 2.0 · UAE Inter-School GK Quiz
UAE’s Biggest High School Quiz for the Indian Diaspora. Think fast, team up and put your general knowledge on the line on 29 November. Got what it takes?
Real questions from the MindQuest 2025 written prelims. Question paper (PDF) · Answer key (PDF)
01 Round one
A celebration of curiosity — where high schoolers from across the Emirates meet, compete and learn from each other.
MindQuest brings together the brightest minds from high schools of the Indian diaspora across the UAE to showcase what they know — and discover what they don’t yet.
The competition tests knowledge across many domains while fostering healthy rivalry, teamwork and a genuine love of learning.
See the formatFace top students from schools across the UAE.
Trophies and certificates.
Think fast on stage in live buzzer rounds.
Connect with curious, like-minded peers.
02 Round two
Two stages: a written prelim and a live buzzer finale. The quiz is on Sunday 29 November 2026 at The Millennium School, Al Qusais: the prelims at 2:30 PM and the Grand Finale at 5:00 PM.
Every team sits a written round of category-based questions. The top scorers advance.
Finalists go head-to-head on stage in interactive buzzer rounds — with a live audience cheering.
The MindQuest 2.0 champions are crowned, with prizes for the podium and certificates for every Grand Finale qualifier.
Open to all high school students of the Indian diaspora.
Keep it fair, keep it fun.
Breaking the rules may lead to disqualification. Questions? Contact us.
03 Round three
Register your team for MindQuest 2.0. Join us at the official launch on 8 November, then compete on quiz day, 29 November 2026.
04 Final round
Trophies and certificates await the 2026 champions and every Grand Finale qualifier.
2nd place
Trophy
Champions
Trophy
3rd place
Trophy
In 2025, the podium teams also took home cash prizes alongside their trophies.
For every Grand Finale qualifier, from GECBTA & AKCAF.
Replay
Question papers, brains, buzzers and brilliant moments from MindQuest 2025 — and the latest from @mindquest_official.
Registration
Enter MindQuest 2.0 as a team of two. Entry is free for Indian diaspora students in UAE schools, in Grades 8–12 / Years 9–13 or equivalent.
Have both participants’ details ready. The quiz is on Sunday 29 November 2026 at The Millennium School, Al Qusais.
Registration closes on Tuesday 24 November 2026.
Limited to 120 teams. First come, first served.
The team
MindQuest is organised by GECBTA in association with AKCAF.
Organiser
The alumni association of Government Engineering College Barton Hill, Kerala — known for its strong quizzing tradition and commitment to academic excellence. In the UAE it engages the Indian community through cultural programmes, educational events and community service.
In association with
The events arm of one of the UAE’s largest alumni federations, uniting over 180 college chapters from across Kerala — organisers of large-scale festivals and Guinness World Record achievements.
Thank you to the partners who made MindQuest 2025 possible.
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High school students of the Indian diaspora — Grade 8–12 of the Indian curriculum, or Year 9–13 of the British curriculum or equivalent — currently enrolled in a UAE school. Valid school ID is required.
The quiz is on Sunday 29 November 2026 at The Millennium School, Al Qusais: the prelims at 2:30 PM and the Grand Finale at 5:00 PM. The MindQuest 2.0 official launch is on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Sharjah Expo Centre (Sharjah Book Fair), Hall 07, Stall ZD4.
Register on this page: fill in the form for both team members (a team is two students) and submit it. Entry is free. Registration closes on Tuesday 24 November 2026 and is limited to 120 teams, first come, first served. If you need help, email register.mindquest@gmail.com.
No. Registration for MindQuest is completely free.
General knowledge including, but not limited to, the World, India, Science & Technology, Current Affairs, Sports, Literature, and Arts & Entertainment.
Yes. Winners receive trophies and certificates. All Grand Finale qualifiers receive certificates of excellence.
Yes. Parents and family members are welcome at the Grand Finale. The quiz is on Sunday 29 November 2026 at The Millennium School, Al Qusais: the prelims at 2:30 PM and the Grand Finale at 5:00 PM.
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Questions about registration, the format or sponsorship? Our team is happy to help.
