IIBF Launches 3rd NATIONAL INTER-BANK QUIZ CONTEST “BANKING CHANAKYA -2023. 3rd NATIONAL INTER-BANK QUIZ CONTEST “BANKING CHANAKYA -2023”commencing from 25th September 2023. Banking Chanakya is a Quiz contest open to all staff members currently employed in any bank, located anywhere in India. It is a Team Game and not open for individual participation. Each team should comprise of 2 members, both of whom should be from the same Bank not necessarily from the same city and same branch but from the same zone. Those who are interested to participate will have to visit the website @ https://www.iibfbankingchanakya.com for more information and all necessary updates
Inter-Bank Quiz Contest Banking Chanakya Quiz 2023 is divided into four stages as follows
PRELIMINARY ROUND
QUARTER FINAL ROUND
ON-GROUND SEMI-FINAL
NATIONAL FINALE
Important Dates
Registration Window for playing the Preliminary Round is 25.09.2023 (10:00am) to 01.10.2023 (11:59pm)
zones : ALL ZONES
Results of Preliminary Round : 03.10.2023
Conduct of online Zonal Quarter Final 07.10.23
zones : ALL ZONES
Results of Zonal Quarter Final 09.10.2023
Conduct of ON – GROUND SEMI FINAL ROUNDS
The IIBF Competition is an exciting journey for aspiring participants, with the third stage being the ON-GROUND SEMI-FINAL. This stage is where the competition intensifies, and we’re here to provide you with all the details you need to know.
Zonal Level Events
The ON-GROUND SEMI-FINAL is organized into Zonal level events, divided into four distinct Zones: North, South, East, and West. Each Zone hosts its own event in prominent cities – Delhi for the North, Chennai for the South, Kolkata for the East, and Mumbai for the West.
Qualification Criteria
To make it to the Zonal Semi-Finals, teams must distinguish themselves in the online Quarter Final contest. The top six teams from each Zone will secure their spot based on a combination of their scores in the preliminary round and the time taken to complete the quiz.
Travel Reimbursement
For those fortunate enough to qualify, IIBF will cover travel expenses partially. Participants will be reimbursed for the cost of II AC train travel (round trip) or an equivalent amount, depending on which is less. To avail this reimbursement, participants must provide proof of their travel expenses.
Lodging and Boarding
While IIBF takes care of travel costs, lodging, boarding, and local transportation are the responsibility of the participating teams. Be sure to plan accordingly for a comfortable and convenient stay during the Zonal Semi-Finals.
Event Rules
The specific rules and guidelines for the Zonal Semi-Finals will be revealed at the event. Stay tuned for updates to ensure you’re fully prepared for the competition.
Conduct of ON – GROUND NATIONAL FINALS
The pinnacle of the IIBF Competition is the National Finale, where champions emerge to claim the ultimate prize. The National Finale is the fourth and final stage of the competition, where the champions from each of the four Zones (North, South, East, and West) gather in the vibrant city of Mumbai to compete for the prestigious title.
Qualifying for the National Finale
To secure a spot in the National Finale, teams must first emerge victorious as Zonal Champions in their respective Zones. The journey to this stage begins in the online Quarter Final contest, followed by the Zonal Semi-Finals. Only the top-performing teams make it to this grand event.
Travel Reimbursement
IIBF recognizes the effort and commitment required to reach the National Finale. As a token of support, IIBF will reimburse the travel expenses for the Four Zonal Champions. Participants will be reimbursed for the cost of II-AC train travel (round trip) or an equivalent amount, based on whichever is less. To claim this reimbursement, participants must provide proof of their travel expenses.
Lodging and Boarding
While travel expenses are covered, it’s important to note that lodging, boarding, and local transportation arrangements are the responsibility of the participating teams. Plan your stay in Mumbai accordingly to make the most of this incredible experience.
The Road to Victory
The National Finale is where dreams become reality. It’s the stage where champions are crowned and where the spirit of competition reaches its zenith. Be prepared to face off against the best of the best and give your all to seize the title.
Zones with respective State/UT wise names
North Zone – (5 states and 4 union territories)
| Jammu & Kashmir |
| Uttarakhand |
| Chandigarh |
| Punjab |
| Haryana |
| Delhi- NCT |
| Himachal Pradesh |
| Uttar Pradesh |
| Ladakh |
South Zone – (5 states and 3 union territories)
| Telangana |
| Kerala |
| Andaman & Nicobar |
| Andhra Pradesh |
| Karnataka |
| Tamil Nadu |
| Puducherry |
West Zone – (6states and 2 union territories)
| Maharashtra |
| Rajasthan |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli |
| Goa |
| Madhya Pradesh |
| Lakshadweep |
| Gujarat |
| Chhattisgarh |
East Zone – (12 states)
| Bihar |
| West Bengal |
| Arunachal Pradesh |
| Mizoram |
| Jharkhand |
| Sikkim |
| Manipur |
| Nagaland |
| Odisha |
| Assam |
| Meghalaya |
| Tripura |
Event Format
National Finale will be a grand affair and telecast on National Television. This event is likely to be attended by distinguished and senior banking and finance professionals. This will be conducted by a Quiz master of repute and The TOP 2 teams at the National Level shall be awarded Cash Prize. National Winner will get Prize Rs. 1,00,000 while National Runner Up will get Prize Rs. 75,000
QUIZ SPONSORED BY
The TOP 3 teams at the Zonal Semi Final Level from each zone will be awarded Cash Prizes as under:
First Prize Rs. 25,000/-
Second Prize Rs. 15,000/-
Third Prize Rs. 10,000/-
Preliminary Round Quiz Result
Qualified Team will go through for the next online round – the Zonal Quarter Final which will be hosted on the @https://www.iibfbankingchanakya.com. To access the Quiz use the same login credentials used for the preliminary round.
North Zone Result
South Zone Result
East Zone Result
West Zone Result
Quarter Final Results
West Zone
| Rank | Bank Name | Name Team Member-1 | Name Team Member-2 |
| 1 | RESERVE BANK OF INDIA | RAMEES SALEEM | AMIT VISHWAKARMA |
| 2 | STATE BANK OF INDIA | RISHABH CHANDRA | SUMIT KUMARI |
| 3 | UNION BANK OF INDIA | VIPLAV CHATURVEDI | PADMARAJ JIRAGE |
| 4 | STATE BANK OF INDIA | VIJAYATA TOLANI | NEHA PRIYA |
| 5 | CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA | ARUN KUMAR | GAURAV BHARTI |
| 6 | RESERVE BANK OF INDIA | ABHINANDAN BORAD | VIMAL KISHORE |
| 7 | STATE BANK OF INDIA | REETUJA SRIVASTAVA | PRAGNESH PATEL |
| 8 | STATE BANK OF INDIA | SOUBHAGYA TEWARI | SOUVIK MAZUMDAR |
| 9 | STATE BANK OF INDIA | PEEYUSH SAHU | SUDHANSHU PATLE |
| 10 | STATE BANK OF INDIA | SHUSHANT CHAKRAVORTI | PREETAM KUMAR |
South Zone
| Rank | Bank Name | Name Team Member-1 | Name Team Member-2 |
| 1 | CANARA BANK | RIYAS REHMAN | ZAMEER MH |
| 2 | RESERVE BANK OF INDIA | PRIYA T | PRADEEP J |
| 3 | UNION BANK OF INDIA | AMIT BHADANI | VIJAY SHUKLA |
| 4 | STATE BANK OF INDIA | ROSHEN ROY | VASUDEVAN R |
| 5 | STATE BANK OF INDIA | ARCHISMAN DAS | BOBBIN JACOBNC |
| 6 | FEDERAL BANK | NITHYA VIJAYARAJ | NIVETHA VIJAYARAJ |
| 7 | TNSC BANK | D JOHNSILAKSHMI | SAGUNTHALA V |
| 8 | STATE BANK OF INDIA | RAVINDRA JANUMPALLY | NAGASAIGUPTA KORIPALLI |
| 9 | CANARA BANK | PALLAVI SINGH | RAJESHWAR KUMAR |
| 10 | DHANLAXMI BANK LTD | SREELEKHA A | DEEPTI R |
North Zone
| Rank | Bank Name | Name Team Member-1 | Name Team Member-2 |
| 1 | STATE BANK OF INDIA | AKSHAY GOEL | ABHISHEK SINGH |
| 2 | CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA | MUKESH SAHU | MANJEET SINGH |
| 3 | CANARA BANK | NISHANT GROVER | SANYA MEHTA |
| 4 | RESERVE BANK OF INDIA | ABHISHEK SINGH | AKASH DEEP |
| 5 | RESERVE BANK OF INDIA | AJIT KUMAR | YASHWANT BERWAL |
| 6 | UNION BANK OF INDIA | YOGESH KUMAR | ROHIT SAXENA |
| 7 | STATE BANK OF INDIA | MUKESH SHARMA | HIMANSH KATOCH |
| 8 | BANK OF BARODA | AVINASH SINGH | PRADEEP KUMAR |
| 9 | NABARD | ANUPAM DUTTA | NAVEEN KUMAR |
| 10 | YES BANK | DEEPESH DADLANI | PRASHANT PUGALIA |
East Zone
| Rank | Bank Name | Name Team Member-1 | Name Team Member-2 |
| 1 | STATE BANK OF INDIA | NIMESH NAYAN | NAMRATA SAHU |
| 2 | CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA | PRASHANT PRASOON | ABHIJIT SINHA |
| 3 | UCO BANK | PAWAN BHARTI | RAHUL SINHA |
| 4 | UCO BANK | ABHIJIT GIRI | DEEPAK SINGH |
| 5 | PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK | TARUN CHAND | VIKASH KUMAR |
| 6 | UCO BANK | SANTOSH KUMAR | ALOK SHUKLA |
| 7 | UCO BANK | SAMIP VARMA | ALOK KUMAR |
| 8 | TRIPURA GRAMIN BANK | RAMLAL CHOUDHURY | MUKTA BHOWMIK |
| 9 | UCO BANK | ANIMESH BAIRAGI | DEVESH PAL |
| 10 | TRIPURA GRAMIN BANK | SUBHAM BANIK | DHIRAJ PRASAD |
The physical rounds (Zonal Semi-Finals and National Finals) will be tentatively held from mid-December