CIAC 2026
What is CIAC 2026?
CIAC 2026 — Chennai Inter-School Academic Championship — is a city-wide academic olympiad designed to discover and celebrate Chennai's brightest school students. Organized by TestSeriesPro, it brings together students from CBSE, ICSE, State Board, and Matriculation schools across 15 zones of Chennai in a structured, merit-based competition that tests not just textbook knowledge but real intellectual ability.
City-Wide Scale
Spanning 15 zones across Chennai — from Thiruvottiyur in the north to Sholinganallur in the south — CIAC covers every corner of the city.
All Boards Welcome
CBSE, ICSE, Tamil Nadu State Board, and Matriculation students all compete on a level playing field with board-specific question papers.
Two-Stage Competition
Start at your zone level — win there and you advance to the Grand Finale, competing against the best students from all 15 zones in Chennai.
Prizes Worth ₹1.7 Lakh+
Cash prizes up to ₹1,00,000 for city-level toppers, along with trophies, medals, and certificates at every level.
School Recognition Too
Schools earn awards for best performance, highest participation, and producing city-level champions — putting your school on Chennai's academic map.
Fair & Transparent
Conducted by TestSeriesPro — trusted by thousands of students for competitive exam preparation — with standardized, unbiased evaluation.
Who Can Participate?
CIAC 2026 is open to all school students from Class 6 to Class 12, across all major boards in Tamil Nadu.
How the Exam Works
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
15 Zones Across Chennai
CIAC 2026 covers Chennai end-to-end. Find your zone and register at the nearest exam center. Zones 1–8 write on 25th July, Zones 9–15 on 26th July 2026.
Win Big. Be Recognized.
Prizes at two levels — your Zone and the Chennai Grand Finale. Every class, every zone, every board.
Zone Level Prizes
Per Zone · Per ClassGrand Finale — City Level
Top 3 per ClassZone winners advance to the Chennai Grand Finale. City-level rankings and cash prizes declared per class.
Cash prizes awarded per class (Class 6–12) across all board tracks at the Grand Finale.
School Awards
Institution RecognitionCIAC 2026 is not just a student competition — it is a school recognition platform. Schools earn prestigious city-wide awards based on performance and participation.
Best School in Chennai
One top-performing school recognized per board — CBSE, ICSE, State Board, and Matriculation. Awarded based on overall student performance at the Grand Finale.
Best Supporting Principal
One principal honored per board for exceptional support, encouragement, and enabling student participation. Recognizes visionary school leadership.
Highest Participation
Top school in every zone (15 awards) + 1 city-level award for the school with the highest total participation across all zones and classes.
School of Champions
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.
More Than a Competition
CIAC 2026 is an experience that shapes sharper students, stronger thinkers, and more confident young people.
Test Your Real Ability
Go beyond your textbook. CIAC tests how well you think, reason, and apply knowledge — skills that matter far beyond school exams.
Compete at a City Stage
Most students never get to compete beyond their school. CIAC gives you a real arena — your zone, then all of Chennai.
Win Life-Changing Prizes
Up to ₹1,00,000 in cash prizes for city toppers — plus trophies and medals that sit on your shelf for life.
Recognition That Lasts
A CIAC certificate and medal is not just an award — it's proof of merit on a competitive city-wide platform, something colleges and scholarship committees notice.
Build Academic Confidence
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.
Make Your School Proud
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate in CIAC 2026? +
Students from Class 6 to Class 12 across CBSE, ICSE, Tamil Nadu State Board, and Matriculation schools in Chennai.
What is the registration deadline? +
The registration deadline is 30th June 2026. Late registrations will not be accepted.
When and where is the exam? +
Zones 1–8 write on 25th July 2026 and Zones 9–15 write on 26th July 2026. Venues are within your zone across Chennai.
What are the prizes? +
Zone winners and runners receive trophies, medals, and certificates. Grand Finale city-level prizes are ₹1,00,000 (1st), ₹50,000 (2nd), and ₹20,000 (3rd) per class.
Are there separate papers for different boards? +
Yes. There are two tracks — Track A for CBSE/ICSE students and Track B for State Board/Matriculation students — ensuring fair, curriculum-aligned questions for everyone.
What is the exam format? +
50 MCQ questions in 45 minutes covering Maths (10), Science (10), English (10), Logical & Reasoning (10), and GK & Current Affairs (10).
Ready to Compete for Chennai?
Registrations close on 30th June 2026. Secure your spot before the deadline.