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.
