Brilliance on Display at Maha Quiz Contest 2025–2026 – 8th August 2025

The Maha Quiz Contest 2025–2026, a prestigious interschool quiz championship, was held on 8th August 2025 at  A.P.C. Mahalaxmi College for Women, Thoothukudi. Fourteen higher secondary schools from across Thoothukudi enthusiastically participated in this annual academic extravaganza, showcasing the brilliance and competitive spirit of young minds.

The inaugural session commenced with a warm and inspiring Welcome Address delivered by the Principal, Dr. K. Subbulakshmi, setting the tone for a day of knowledge, challenge, and camaraderie. The contest featured three categories – Mathematics Quiz, Science Quiz, and General Knowledge Quiz – each designed to rigorously test the participants’ depth of knowledge, presence of mind, and teamwork.

The General Knowledge Quiz was conducted with precision by Dr. C. Chitra Chellam, Head and Assistant Professor of Commerce, Dr. E. Vasuki, Assistant Professor of Tamil, Dr. L. Sangeetha, Head & Assistant Professor of History, and Dr. K.S. Anushya, Assistant Professor of English.

The Science Quiz was expertly managed by Dr. V. Sornalakshmi, Assistant Professor of Botany, Dr. S. Sankara Vadivu, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Mrs. A. Jane, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, and Dr. N. Rathna, Head & Assistant Professor of Physics.

The Mathematics Quiz was ably coordinated by Dr. V. Mahalakshmi and Dr. R. Rajeswari, Assistant Professors of Mathematics.

During the Valedictory Session Dr. N. Rathna, delivered a Valedictory Address, reflecting on the importance of such competitions in shaping confident and intellectually sharp young leaders.

In the General Knowledge Quiz, X’an Matric Higher Secondary School emerged as the champions, winning Rs. 3000 and a Silver Rolling Shield, followed by D.M.N.S. Dr. Sivanthi Adithanar Matriculation School with the second prize of Rs. 2000, and St. Joseph’s Girls’ Higher Secondary School with the third prize of Rs. 1000.

In the Science Quiz, SPIC Nagar Higher Secondary School clinched the first prize, receiving Rs. 3000 and a Silver Rolling Shield, while Subbiah Vidhyalayam Girls’ Higher Secondary School bagged the second prize of Rs. 2000, and X’an Matric Higher Secondary School took home the third prize of Rs. 1000.

In the Mathematics Quiz, the first prize of Rs. 3000 along with a Silver Rolling Shield was secured by Smt. P. Thangammal Higher Secondary School, the second prize of Rs. 2000 was won by Subbiah Vidhyalayam Girls’ Higher Secondary School, and the third prize of Rs. 1000 was claimed by Alagar Public School.

The prize distribution was followed by a Vote of Thanks by Dr. K.S. Anushya, who acknowledged the contributions of all participants, coordinators, volunteers and and the generous sponsorships extended by various faculty members and alumnae of the college. The programme concluded on a patriotic note with the singing of the National Anthem, leaving the audience inspired and the participants motivated for greater achievements in the future.