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 helpthem 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.