The most prestigious interschool academic championship league in Tamil Nadu — where students from every board prove their knowledge, sharpen their thinking, and compete for glory at a state-wide stage.
TN-IAC 2026 — Tamil Nadu Inter-School Academic Championship — is a statewide academic championship league designed to discover and celebrate Tamil Nadu's brightest school students. Organized by TestSeriesPro, it brings together students from CBSE, ICSE, Cambridge/CAIE, State Board, and Matriculation schools through a 3-stage journey, starting right at your own school.
Stage 1 runs inside every participating school across all 38 districts; the District & Regional Finals are held in every district in February 2027, and the State Grand Finale in Chennai in the first week of March 2027.
CBSE, ICSE, Cambridge/CAIE, Tamil Nadu State Board, and Matriculation students all compete on a level playing field with board-specific question papers.
Start at your own school — top performers advance to Regional Finals, and the very best go on to the State Grand Finale representing all of Tamil Nadu.
₹7 Lakh+ District Champion cash prizes in every district, plus a ₹17 Lakh+ State Grand Finale pool — separate cash prizes for Track A (CBSE, ICSE, Cambridge) and Track B (State Board, Matriculation), across 10 classes (3rd–12th).
Schools earn awards for best performance, highest participation, and producing district and state champions — putting your school on Tamil Nadu's academic map.
Conducted by TestSeriesPro — trusted by thousands of students for competitive exam preparation — with standardized, unbiased evaluation.
TN-IAC 2026 is open to all school students from Class 3 to Class 12, across all major boards in Tamil Nadu.
A focused 45-minute test designed to evaluate well-rounded academic ability — not just one subject, but five dimensions of learning.
Subject Breakdown — 50 Questions
TN-IAC 2026 reaches every corner of the state — it starts inside your own school, moves to your district, and ends with Tamil Nadu's brightest young minds competing in Chennai.
Held inside every participating school, on a date the school chooses. No travel. We deliver papers and OMR sheets, and our team evaluates every answer sheet.
School Qualifier toppers compete at a venue in their own district — in every one of Tamil Nadu's 38 districts.
District Champions from every district meet in Chennai to decide the best in Tamil Nadu.
Prizes at all three stages — in your own school, at the District & Regional Finals, and at the State Grand Finale. Every class, every district, every board.
District Champions from every district advance to the State Grand Finale, hosted in Chennai. Statewide rankings and cash prizes declared per class.
Prizes awarded separately for Track A (CBSE, ICSE, Cambridge) and Track B (State Board, Matriculation) — across all 10 classes at the Grand Finale.
| Class | Track A · CBSE / ICSE / Cambridge | Track B · State Board / Matric | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1st | 🥈 2nd | 🥉 3rd | 🥇 1st | 🥈 2nd | 🥉 3rd | |
| 3rd | ₹50,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 4th | ₹50,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 5th | ₹50,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 6th | ₹50,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 7th | ₹50,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 8th | ₹50,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 9th | ₹50,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 10th | ₹50,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 11th | ₹50,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 12th | ₹50,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Total Prize Pool: ₹2.83 Cr+ · ₹7,00,000 District Champion prizes in every district + ₹17,00,000 State Grand Finale pool (60 cash prizes across 10 classes × 2 tracks × 3 positions) | ||||||
TN-IAC 2026 is not just a student competition — it is a school recognition platform. Schools earn prestigious statewide awards based on performance and participation.
One top-performing school recognized per board — CBSE, ICSE, State Board, and Matriculation. Awarded based on overall student performance at the Grand Finale.
One principal honored per board for exceptional support, encouragement, and enabling student participation. Recognizes visionary school leadership.
Top school in every district of Tamil Nadu, plus one statewide award for the school with the highest total participation across all districts and classes.
Schools whose students win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place at the Grand Finale receive a special "School of Champions" award — the ultimate badge of academic excellence.
TN-IAC 2026 is an experience that shapes sharper students, stronger thinkers, and more confident young people.
Go beyond your textbook. TN-IAC tests how well you think, reason, and apply knowledge — skills that matter far beyond school exams.
Most students never get to compete beyond their school. TN-IAC gives you a real arena — your school, your district, then all of Tamil Nadu.
Up to ₹20,000 in District Champion prizes, and ₹50,000 for State Grand Finale toppers — plus trophies and medals that sit on your shelf for life.
A TN-IAC certificate and medal is not just an award — it's proof of merit on a competitive statewide platform, something colleges and scholarship committees notice.
The experience of preparing for and sitting a real competitive exam builds a resilience and self-belief that carries into board exams, entrance tests, and beyond.
Your performance earns recognition for your school too — Best School, Highest Participation, School of Champions. Be the student who put your school on the map.
Students from Class 3 to Class 12 across CBSE, ICSE, Cambridge/CAIE, Tamil Nadu State Board, and Matriculation schools — open to all 38 districts of Tamil Nadu.
Registrations are open now, with no fixed cut-off. Schools can register anytime and choose their preferred exam slot within the School Qualifier window: 1 September – 31 December 2026. We recommend booking your slot at least 2 weeks ahead so your question papers arrive on time.
Tier 1 (School Qualifier) is conducted at your own school on a slot your school books in advance, anytime between 1 September and 31 December 2026 — no travel required. Stage 2, the District & Regional Finals, is held at a venue in your own district in February 2027, staggered across Tamil Nadu's districts — exact dates are shared directly with qualified students.
In every school, the class topper wins a gold medal and the runner-up a silver medal, and every participant gets a printed certificate plus a free 1-year All-in-One exam pass worth ₹599. District Champions receive cash prizes of ₹20,000 (1st), ₹10,000 (2nd), ₹5,000 (3rd) in every district. State Grand Finale prizes — ₹50,000 (1st), ₹25,000 (2nd), ₹10,000 (3rd) — are awarded separately for Track A (CBSE, ICSE, Cambridge) and Track B (State Board, Matriculation), per class. Combined with District Champion prizes in every district, the total statewide prize pool is ₹2.83 Cr+.
Yes. Track A covers CBSE/ICSE/Cambridge (CAIE) students and Track B covers State Board/Matriculation students — ensuring fair, curriculum-aligned questions for everyone. Cambridge/CAIE schools compete within Track A using their own exclusive question set.
50 MCQ questions in 45 minutes covering Maths (10), Science (10), English (10), Logical & Reasoning (10), and GK & Current Affairs (10).
School Qualifiers run 1 September – 31 December 2026. Register your school today to secure your slot.
