{"id":84062,"date":"2026-04-09T13:56:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:26:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newswireindia.in\/index.php\/2026\/04\/09\/telanganas-next-leap-from-marks-to-minds-cognichamp-india-scholarship-opens\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T13:56:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:26:20","slug":"telanganas-next-leap-from-marks-to-minds-cognichamp-india-scholarship-opens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newswireindia.in\/index.php\/2026\/04\/09\/telanganas-next-leap-from-marks-to-minds-cognichamp-india-scholarship-opens\/","title":{"rendered":"Telangana\u2019s Next Leap: From Marks to Minds, CogniCHAMP India Scholarship Opens"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><em>From Marks to Minds: Telangana-Based cognitivescore.ai Launches CogniCHAMP India Scholarship \u2014 Telangana Edition<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 09: <\/strong>In a decisive move to redefine how student potential is discovered and nurtured, Telangana-based startup cognitivescore.ai, founded by Kirti Kumar Jain and Vikram Singh Negi, has launched the CogniCHAMP India Scholarship \u2014 Telangana Edition.<\/p>\n<p>At a time when the world is rapidly transitioning into an AI-first economy, the initiative aims to shift the focus of education from marks-based evaluation to cognitive intelligence \u2014 the true driver of future success.<\/p>\n<p><em>What is CogniCHAMP India Scholarship \u2013 Telangana Edition?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A statewide cognitive scholarship initiative designed to:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Identify true intelligence beyond marks<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Reward future-ready cognitive abilities<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Provide actionable insights for schools, parents, and students<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scholarship Overview \u2014 Telangana Edition<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Eligibility: Ages 3 to 18 years<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Assessment Mode: Online, gamified &amp; adaptive<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Duration: ~20 minutes<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Dates: 2nd or 3rd May 2026 (flexible \u2014 anytime, anywhere)<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Registration Deadline: 26th April 2026<\/p>\n<p><em>Fee Structure:<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Government Schools: Free<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Private Schools: \u20b9499 per student<\/p>\n<p>Register Now: https:\/\/cognichamp.cognitivescore.ai<\/p>\n<p><strong>What Makes It Different<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Unlike conventional exams, CogniCHAMP evaluates:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Cognitive Quotient (CQ)<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Higher-Order Thinking<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Foundational Literacy &amp; Numeracy (FLN)<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 21st Century Skills (4C\u2019s \u2014 Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, Communication)<\/p>\n<p>All through a child-friendly, gamified interface \u2014 removing exam fear, enabling authentic performance.<\/p>\n<p>Rewards &amp; Recognition<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>For Students<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Recognition as Top Cognitive Talent of Telangana<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Automatic qualification for the National Cognitive Challenge<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Multiple Scholarships up to 100% tuition fee till Class 12 (Cap of Rs. 1 lac pa)<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Personalized career cluster recommendations aligned to cognitive strengths<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 1-year access to monthly mind exercises for continuous cognitive growth<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>For Schools<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Recognition as Top 3 Cognitive Schools of Telangana<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 1-year complimentary access to cognitive analytics dashboard<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Deep insights into:<\/p>\n<p>o HPC (Holistic Progress Card)<\/p>\n<p>o FLN readiness<\/p>\n<p>o 4C skill benchmarks &amp; more actionable insights\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Enables pedagogy alignment with NEP &amp; global standards<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>For Parents<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Clear visibility into how their child thinks, learns, and grows<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Scientific direction for career pathways beyond marks<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Opportunity to future-proof their child in an AI-driven world<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aligned with NEP 5+3+3+4 Framework<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CogniCHAMP is structured in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP):<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 5 (Foundational Stage): Ages 3\u20138 \u2014 Early cognitive development<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 3 (Preparatory Stage): Ages 8\u201311 \u2014 Conceptual learning<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 3 (Middle Stage): Ages 11\u201314 \u2014 Analytical thinking<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 4 (Secondary Stage): Ages 14\u201318 \u2014 Critical reasoning &amp; specialization<\/p>\n<p>This ensures age-appropriate, developmentally aligned assessment for every student.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Positioning Telangana as a Global Leader<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With this initiative, Telangana schools have the opportunity to:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Lead India in cognitive-led education<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Align with global assessment benchmarks<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Showcase students not just as high scorers \u2014 but high thinkers<\/p>\n<p><strong>CogniCHAMP is not just a scholarship.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is a movement to make Telangana a global torchbearer in future-ready education.<\/p>\n<p>A Call to Schools &amp; Parents<\/p>\n<p>Registrations are now open \u2014 and time is limited.<\/p>\n<p>This is more than participation.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s positioning \u2014 for your students, your school, and your state.<\/p>\n<p>Register before April 26:<a href=\"https:\/\/cognichamp.cognitivescore.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> https:\/\/cognichamp.cognitivescore.ai<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. We will respond and rectify the situation within 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From Marks to Minds: Telangana-Based cognitivescore.ai Launches CogniCHAMP India Scholarship \u2014 Telangana Edition Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 09: In a decisive move to redefine how student potential is discovered and nurtured, Telangana-based startup cognitivescore.ai, founded by Kirti Kumar Jain and Vikram Singh Negi, has launched the CogniCHAMP India Scholarship \u2014 Telangana Edition. 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