PATNA MIND FEST 2026

Patna Mind Fest 2026

Patna Mind Fest 2026 is a never-before concept of combining a series of intelligent events engaging children and adults alike. Organised by the IAS Officers’ Association in Patna, in association with Chandragupt Institute of Management, Patna (CIMP) and Extra C the events will be researched and conducted by Bangalore-based Nexus Consulting. A series of five events, open to the public, are scheduled on Wednesday and Thursday, August 26 and 27, 2026.

Patna Mind Fest 2026 will feature five events over two days:

Day	Event	Time
Day 1 – Wednesday, 26th August 26	India Quiz	9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
	Creative Writing	2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
	General Quiz	3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Day 2 – Thursday, 27th August 26	Cryptic Crossword	10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
	Word Bee	11:00 AM – 01:00 PM
	Prize distribution	1.00 PM – 2.00 PM

Game

Rules and regulations for various events

Patient Name
IQ A General quiz on India, Open to all India Quiz, Wednesday, 26th August 26 , 9:30 AM
IQ Each team will comprise 3 members – any three people can team-up India Quiz, Wednesday, 26th August 26 , 9:30 AM
IQ A 25-question written prelim will decide the finalists India Quiz, Wednesday, 26th August 26 , 9:30 AM
IQ Top 8 teams will qualify for finals India Quiz, Wednesday, 26th August 26 , 9:30 AM
IQ The on-stage final will have ~35 questions, spread across rounds India Quiz, Wednesday, 26th August 26 , 9:30 AM
IQ Questions in prelims and finals will be a mix of text, visuals and A-Vs India Quiz, Wednesday, 26th August 26 , 9:30 AM
CC A solo event for any member of the public Cryptic Crossword, Wednesday, 26th August 26 , 1:30 PM
CC A printed grid will be given, that is to be completed in 60 minutes. Cryptic Crossword, Wednesday, 26th August 26 , 1:30 PM
CC Participants will be evaluated on the maximum number of all-correct answers, followed by time taken for solving the grid Cryptic Crossword, Wednesday, 26th August 26 , 1:30 PM
WB A unique combination event to test spelling skills and participants’ knowledge of the English language Word Bee, Wednesday, 26th August 26 , 4:00 PM
WB Teams of three members – any three people can team up Word Bee, Wednesday, 26th August 26 , 4:00 PM
WB A written preliminary round will decide the Top eight teams, who will take part in an on-stage finale Word Bee, Wednesday, 26th August 26 , 4:00 PM
WB The questions will cover spellings/language/etymology/anagrams Word Bee, Wednesday, 26th August 26 , 4:00 PM
WB The finals will feature 5 innovative rounds across the topics mentioned above Word Bee, Wednesday, 26th August 26, 4:00 PM
GQ A General quiz on all topics, open to all General Open Quiz, Thursday, 27th August 26, 10:45 AM
GQ Each team will comprise 3 members – any three people can team-up General Open Quiz,Thursday, 27th August 26, 10:45 AM
GQ A 25-question written prelim will decide the finalists General Open Quiz, Thursday, 27th August 26, 10:45 AM
GQ Top 8 teams will qualify for finals General Open Quiz, Thursday, 27th August 26, 10:45 AM
GQ The on-stage final will have ~35 questions, spread across rounds General Open Quiz, Thursday, 27th August 26, 10:45 AM
GQ Questions in prelims and finals will be a mix of text, visuals and A-Vs General Open Quiz, Thursday, 27th August 26, 10:45 AM