Telangana’s Next Leap: From Marks to Minds, CogniCHAMP India Scholarship Opens

From Marks to Minds: Telangana-Based cognitivescore.ai Launches CogniCHAMP India Scholarship — 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 — Telangana Edition.

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 — the true driver of future success.

What is CogniCHAMP India Scholarship – Telangana Edition?

A statewide cognitive scholarship initiative designed to:

• Identify true intelligence beyond marks

• Reward future-ready cognitive abilities

• Provide actionable insights for schools, parents, and students

Scholarship Overview — Telangana Edition

• Eligibility: Ages 3 to 18 years

• Assessment Mode: Online, gamified & adaptive

• Duration: ~20 minutes

• Dates: 2nd or 3rd May 2026 (flexible — anytime, anywhere)

• Registration Deadline: 26th April 2026

Fee Structure:

• Government Schools: Free

• Private Schools: ₹499 per student

What Makes It Different

Unlike conventional exams, CogniCHAMP evaluates:

• Cognitive Quotient (CQ)

• Higher-Order Thinking

• Foundational Literacy & Numeracy (FLN)

• 21st Century Skills (4C’s — Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, Communication)

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

Rewards & Recognition

For Students

• Recognition as Top Cognitive Talent of Telangana

• Automatic qualification for the National Cognitive Challenge

• Multiple Scholarships up to 100% tuition fee till Class 12 (Cap of Rs. 1 lac pa)

• Personalized career cluster recommendations aligned to cognitive strengths

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

For Schools

• Recognition as Top 3 Cognitive Schools of Telangana

• 1-year complimentary access to cognitive analytics dashboard

• Deep insights into:

o HPC (Holistic Progress Card)

o FLN readiness

o 4C skill benchmarks & more actionable insights…

• Enables pedagogy alignment with NEP & global standards

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 & specialization

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

Positioning Telangana as a Global Leader

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.

A Call to Schools & Parents

Registrations are now open — and time is limited.

This is more than participation.

It’s positioning — for your students, your school, and your state.

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