Pragya - UEM Kolkata Quiz Club

Some people spend weekends binge watching shows. Indrojeet Nayek spends them collecting podium finishes.

On 9th May, at Magajastra, hosted at Kalyani Government College, Ashin Das and Indrojeet Nayek, turned an impressive reserve of trivia into a 3rd-place finish in the General Quiz. Their quick thinking, teamwork, and breadth of knowledge helped them secure a place on the podium against strong competition.

Pragya heartily congratulates the duo on this remarkable achievement and wishes them continued success in all their future quizzing endeavors.

The fifth edition of JIGISHA, the annual quiz festival of UEM Kolkata, is on the horizon, and this time, it promises to be bigger, bolder, and even more thrilling. With the spirit of quizzing igniting every corner, it's the perfect moment to grow our ever-curious Jigisha family.

Step into the spotlight as a volunteer and become a driving force behind the fest. Gain hands on experience, sharpen essential skills, and build meaningful connections that last well beyond the buzz of the stage.

To enlist as a volunteer register at: https://forms.gle/6F559B4YBsR33H616
(Exclusive for IEM Newtown Students in 2nd year and above only)

For further queries, contact:
Sneha: +91 78783 96475
Arunava: +91 80013 86218
Mahulee: +91 96746 23159
Anadir: +91 93877 96623

Come, be a part of something extraordinary. This is not just a quiz fest, it's where stories begin.

Every ending at Pragya comes with one final question.

On 15th May, Pragya hosted the 3rd edition of the Pragya Champion Chalice an exclusive in house quiz conducted by the outgoing President Indrojeet Nayek and Vice President Barshan Banerjee. More than just a competition, the Chalice stands as a tradition that marks the closing of one chapter and the beginning of another.

Hosted exclusively for Pragya members, the quiz brought together sharp minds and unforgettable moments celebrating the spirit of quizzing that defines the club.

After a fierce prelims and a thrilling finale, here's how the top scorers stacked up:

1st: Ritam Dasgupta
2nd: Drisana Bhattacharyya
3rd: Piyush Jha

Access the question set attached here:
https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/pragya-champions-chalice-2026-general-quiz/287763308

What started as a post-exam breather transformed into an electrifying quiz extravaganza!
Post Exam Fun(Da) brought together IEM-UEM students for a display of wit, wisdom, and thrilling competition hosted by Quizmaster Sayak Chowdhury.

With every round raising the excitement and teams battling it out till the very end, the event became a celebration of knowledge, teamwork, and quick thinking.

When the dust settled and the scores were tallied, these remarkable teams proved why they deserve their place among the brightest —

1st : Indrajeet Nayek and Barshan Banerjee
2nd : Kinshuk Ganguly and Subhajit Saha
3rd : Hamza Sheikh Hamedur Rahman and Ritam Das Gupta

With every new leader, the legacy grows stronger.

Pragya – The UEM Kolkata Quiz Club proudly welcomes Subhodeep Mondal (4th Year CSE) as the President for the year 2026-27.

Wishing him success as he leads the club towards another year of learning, growth, and quizzing excellence.

Pragya – The UEM Kolkata Quiz Club proudly welcomes Arunava Das (4th Year CSE IOT) as the Vice President for the year 2026-27.
Wishing them success as they work alongside the President in taking Pragya to greater heights.

The answer scripts are done and dusted, now it’s time to battle it out where knowledge truly meets fun! Join PRAGYA - The Official Quiz Club of UEMK for an electrifying quiz experience filled with trivia, excitement, and lots of fun. Hosted by yours truly – Sayak Chowdhury, get ready for a thrilling battle of knowledge and wit!

Date: 15th May 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: FICCI Auditorium, UEMK(IEM New Town Campus)
Genre: General Quiz (open to all IEM-UEM students, passouts as well)
Registration Link:
http://bit.ly/3RgBtKj

Exciting prizes, certificates, and ultimate bragging rights await the champions!

Don’t forget to carry your Institute ID card for entry.
Contact for queries:
Subhadeep – 6291642437
Barshan – 8768438506

Make your post-exam days count with a fun-filled quiz showdown of trivia, competition, and excitement.

On 11 April, the Salt Lake campus of Jadavpur University turned into a battlefield of brains as Quizztopia under Srijan by F.E.T.SU. hosted the U-25 General Quiz — with Indrojeet Nayek, Ashin Das, and Soumalya Dutta securing the 2nd spot.

Now, when the President of Pragya Quiz Club himself is in the lineup, expectations don’t just rise they practically start answering questions on their own. Rumour has it the team graciously stopped at second just to keep things competitive (and the audience hopeful).

Pragya congratulates them on their achievement and wishes them the best for their future endeavours.

Day One as a Quizzer in Big Brain League:
On 5th April, at a quiz event named Big Brain League by Rabithirtha Quizzing Guild, an operation unfolded with such precision that analysts are still reviewing the tapes. An underdog unit, now identified as Team Quizzology, comprising of our President Indrojeet Nayek, among others, executed a near-flawless infiltration of the leaderboard, securing 3rd place without triggering any visible alarms.

Sources confirm: this was not luck. This was planning. This was timing.

This was peak detailing.

Every buzz timed.
Every answer calculated.
Every round navigated like a pre-drawn blueprint.

While others played the quiz,
Team Quizzology played the system.

Operatives involved in the mission:
Sundar Chattopadhyay (C)
Aranya Mitra
Shubharthi Dutta
Utsaha Talukder
Shourjya Mozumder
Angsh*t Das
Swayom Kanti Ghosh
Priyangshu Dhar
Srijan Roy
and our President,
Indrojeet Nayek.

Investigations conclude that this was a textbook operation:
minimal noise, maximum efficiency, zero expectations, full ex*****on.

Because while everyone was watching the frontrunners,
the real game was happening in the details.
Kudos to Rabithirtha Quizzing Guild for conducting such a successful event.