Prayagraj,

07 Sept (HS): Vidyamandir Classes (VMC), one of the country's leading

competitive exam coaching institutes, has announced the dates for its annual

national scholarship and talent identification exam, Vidyamandir Intellect

Quest (VIQ) 2026. The exam will be conducted for students currently studying in

grades 5 to 12.

The objective of VIQ 2026 is to identify students' academic

talent and potential at an early stage. Through this test, students will be

able to assess their aptitude and receive scholarships of up to 100%, cash

prizes totaling up to Rs. 2.5 crore, and various educational benefits to help

them prepare for IIT-JEE, NEET, Olympiads, and board exams.

This year, the exam will be conducted both offline and

online, so that a greater number of students from across the country can

participate. The offline exam will be held on October 4 (outside Delhi-NCR),

October 11, October 18, and November 1 (NCR only). The online exam will be held

on October 4, 10, 17, and 24, and November 1, in various morning and evening

slots.

Speaking on the occasion, Sandeep Mehta, co-founder of

Vidyamandir Classes and an IIT Delhi alumnus, said, Every student has

unique potential, and the right guidance at the right time can shape their

future. Through VIQ, our aim is to identify talented students across the

country and provide them with quality education, scholarships, and systematic

guidance. This test is not just about financial assistance, but also allows

students to assess their academic potential, gain opportunities to perform

better, and be part of VMC's academic environment, which has produced excellent

results in competitive exams over the years.

In addition to scholarships and cash prizes, VIQ 2026

participants will also receive a number of other educational benefits. These

include access to free online or offline classes, practice and mock board

tests, curriculum-based e-study materials, and personalized academic guidance.

High-performing students will also be considered for admission to VMC's

prestigious Citadel of Excellence (CoE) and Illuminati batches. Premium

participants will also receive access to the AI Empowerment Online Course

free of charge. Each student taking the exam will also receive a participation

certificate.

For the past four decades, Vidyamandir Classes has been

guiding thousands of IIT-JEE, NEET, and Olympiad aspirants through its

research-based curriculum, experienced faculty, and student-centered teaching

methodology. VIQ 2026 continues this tradition by identifying talented students

early and providing them with a strong academic foundation and better

opportunities.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi