IT quiz conducted by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and BITES, evaluated students in emerging technologies
BENGALURU | APRIL 10, 2025: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) and the Board for IT Education Standards (BITES) an autonomous body promoted by Government of Karnataka, announced the winners of the 16th edition of TCS TechBytes.
Winner: Ayman Patil – BLDEA College of Engineering & Technology, Vijayapura
Runner-up:_Aditya Raj – IIIT, Dharwad
TCS presented a education scholarship worth Rs 85,000 to the winner, while the runner-up received Rs 50,000. All finalists were also awarded education scholarships of Rs 10,000 each. The prizes were distributed by Sunil Deshpande, Regional Head, TCS Bengaluru and Dr. D.N. Sujatha, Executive Director BITES. The program was also attended by Dr. Puttaraju, Academic Director BGS & SJB group and Dr. K V Mahendra Prashanth, Principal of SJB Institute of Technology.
Sunil Deshpande, Regional Head, TCS Bengaluru, said “TCS TechBytes is a great engine to explore diverse trends in the technology space. Our program embodies our commitment to develop a future ready talent pool so that they are equipped with relevant skills for their careers. Through such initiatives, we aim to help students sharpen their critical thinking, problem-solving, and quick decision-making skills. It also provides them with the opportunity to stay updated with the latest advancements in technology, which is essential in an ever-evolving industry.”
The quiz took place over five segments that tested students’ acumen in various technologies.
Prof S Sadagopan, Chairman, BITES, said, “TCS TechBytes builds a culture of excellence, which is vital in today’s competitive environment. This program not only enhances students’ technical knowledge but also fosters a spirit of healthy competition that encourages them to strive for their best. By providing a platform where students from diverse backgrounds can come together and showcase their skills, TCS TechBytes instills values of teamwork, resilience, and fair play. We are proud to partner with TCS in this important initiative as it provides students across Karnataka a platform to expand their tech knowledge.”
Students from over 115 engineering colleges across Karnataka participated in the program this year. Six regional finals were conducted at Hubballi, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Bengaluru, Tumakuru and Kalaburagi. TCS TechBytes is a campus outreach program that strives to provide a better understanding of IT to students of all streams of engineering. The objective is to enhance the knowledge and awareness of students and enable them to compete in a technology intensive industry.
