New Delhi: The Indian Navy Quiz- THINQ 2025 has successfully concluded its elimination rounds with 166 teams across the country advancing to the Zonal Selections scheduled on October 13 and October 14, 2025. The semi-finals and grand finale are scheduled to be hosted at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, in early November 2025.

Conducted under the aegis of Headquarters Southern Naval Command (HQSNC), this prestigious national-level quiz competition serves as a flagship outreach initiative of the Indian Navy, aimed at fostering curiosity, knowledge and intellectual engagement among young minds across the nation, while inculcating maritime consciousness.

The competition commenced with the Elimination Round 1 (ER 1) on September 8, 2025, drawing enthusiastic participation from schools across the country. Students from Class 9 to Class 12 represented their institutions in a rigorous contest designed to test awareness, reasoning, and general knowledge across diverse domains.

Spanning over three weeks, the elimination rounds culminated with the shortlisting of the top-performing schools, who will now advance to the Zonal Selections scheduled on October 13 and October 14, 2025 in a proctored mode. A total of 166 teams from across the country have qualified for the zonal stage.

As a platform to inspire excellence, THINQ not only nurtures teamwork and competitive spirit but also deepens awareness about the Indian Navy’s rich maritime heritage.

The initiative reflects the Navy’s commitment to engaging with the youth and motivating them to strive for leadership and innovation.

The momentum now builds towards the semi-finals and grand finale, to be hosted at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, in early November 2025, where the nation’s finest young quizzers will compete for the coveted title of THINQ 2025 Champions.