RV College of Engineering Bangalore wins TCS TechBytes 2026
Friday, May 8, 2026
TCS has announced the winners of the 17th edition of TCS TechBytes, an annual information technology (IT) quiz jointly conducted with the Board for IT Education Standards (BITES), an autonomous body promoted by the Government of Karnataka. The quiz aims to test and deepen engineering students’ knowledge of IT and emerging digital trends.
RV College of Engineering from Bangalore, emerged as the winner at the finals held on May 5th, 2026. AGMR College of Engineering & Technology from Hubballi, secured the runner-up position. Contd
TCS awarded education scholarships worth Rs 85,000/- to the winner and Rs 50,000 to the runner-up, while the finalists received scholarships worth Rs 10,000 each. The awards were presented by Prof S Sadagopan, Chairman, BITES, the chief guest for the event, along with Prof Gopalkrishna Hegde, IISc Bangalore and Sunil Deshpande, Regional Head, TCS Bangalore. The ceremony was attended by Dr. Selvan D, Co‑Chairman, BITES; Dr N Nagamani Nagaraja, Chief of Strategy & Systems, National Education Foundation and HP Balakrishna, Principal, Global Academy of Technology.
More than 8,000 students from over 115 engineering colleges across Karnataka participated in the programme. The finals were conducted across six regions: Hubballi, Mangalore, Mysore, Bangalore, Tumkur and Kalburgi.
Prof S Sadagopan, Chairman, BITES said, “TCS TechBytes helps build a culture of excellence, which is vital in today’s competitive environment. The programme not only strengthens students’ technical knowledge but also fosters healthy competition that motivates them to do their best. By bringing together students from diverse backgrounds to showcase their skills, TCS TechBytes instils values of teamwork, resilience and fair play. We are proud to partner with TCS on this important initiative, which encourages students to broaden their technological knowledge.”
Sunil Deshpande, Regional Head, TCS Bangalore said, “TCS TechBytes reaffirms our commitment to upskilling young engineers by providing them with a platform to engage with the latest global technology trends, including AI. The programme underscores the need for continuous adaptability, while nurturing agility, collaboration and curiosity among future talent.”
