Telangana startup Cognitivescore.ai rolls out CogniCHAMP scholarship, registrations open till April 26

At a time when the world is rapidly transitioning into an AI-first economy, the company said its initiative aims to shift the focus of education from marks-based evaluation to cognitive intelligence

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Published on : 6 April 2026 5:47 PM IST

Telangana startup Cognitivescore.ai rolls out CogniCHAMP scholarship, registrations open till April 26

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Hyderabad: Telangana-based startup cognitivescore.ai, founded by Kirti Kumar Jain and Vikram Singh Negi, has launched the CogniCHAMP India Scholarship — Telangana Edition.

In a decisive move to redefine how student potential is discovered and nurtured,

At a time when the world is rapidly transitioning into an AI-first economy, the company said its initiative aims to shift the focus of education from marks-based evaluation to cognitive intelligence.

What is CogniCHAMP India Scholarship – Telangana Edition?

The statewide cognitive scholarship initiative is designed to:

- Identify true intelligence beyond marks

- Reward future-ready cognitive abilities

- Provide actionable insights for schools, parents and students

What is the scholarship about?

Eligibility: Ages 3 to 18 years

Assessment Mode: Online, gamified & adaptive

Duration: ~20 minutes

Dates: May 2 and 3 (flexible — anytime, anywhere)

Registration Deadline: April 26

What is the fee structure?

Government Schools: Free

Private Schools: Rs 499 per student

Register at https://cognichamp.cognitivescore.ai

What is unique about the program?

The firm said, unlike conventional exams, CogniCHAMP evaluates:

- Cognitive Quotient (CQ)

- Higher-Order Thinking

- Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN)

- 21st century skills (4C’s — Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration and Communication)

All through a child-friendly, gamified interface — removing exam fear, enabling authentic performance.

What will be the rewards?

1. For Students

- Recognition as the top cognitive talent of Telangana

- Automatic qualification for the National Cognitive Challenge

- Multiple Scholarships up to 100 per cent tuition fee till Class 12 (Cap of Rs. 1 lac pa)

- Personalised career cluster recommendations aligned to cognitive strengths

- 1-year access to monthly mind exercises for continuous cognitive growth

2. For Schools

- Recognition as one of the top 3 cognitive schools of Telangana

- 1-year complimentary access to the cognitive analytics dashboard

- Deep insights into: HPC (Holistic Progress Card), FLN readiness, 4C skill benchmarks and more actionable insights. The program enables pedagogy alignment with NEP and global standards

3. For Parents

- Clear visibility into how their child thinks, learns and grows

- Scientific direction for career pathways beyond marks

- Opportunity to future-proof their child in an AI-driven world

Aligned with NEP 5+3+3+4 Framework

CogniCHAMP is structured in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP):

5 (Foundational Stage): Ages 3–8 — Early cognitive development

3 (Preparatory Stage): Ages 8–11 — Conceptual learning

3 (Middle Stage): Ages 11–14 — Analytical thinking

4 (Secondary Stage): Ages 14–18 — Critical reasoning & specialisation

This ensures age-appropriate, developmentally aligned assessment for every student.

The company said, with this initiative, Telangana schools have the opportunity to:

- Lead India in cognitive-led education

- Align with global assessment benchmarks

- Showcase students not just as high scorers — but high thinkers

“CogniCHAMP is not just a scholarship, it is a movement to make Telangana a global torchbearer in future-ready education,” the company said in a statement.

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