Find quick answers to common questions about participating in quiz contests, wallet deposits, prize distribution, TDS, and withdrawals on Brainthinks.
Brainthinks is an online skill-based quiz and trivia contest platform. Users can register, join multiple contests across various subjects and categories, compete against other participants in real-time, and win real cash prizes based on knowledge, speed, and accuracy.
Simply browse the Contests / Games section on our website or mobile app. Choose an upcoming contest, check its entry fee, prize pool, and start schedule, and click "Join Now". If it's a paid contest, you can pay using your wallet balance or direct online payment.
Your ranking is primarily based on the number of correct answers you submit. In the event of a tie in scores, the player who finished the quiz in less time (faster completion) gets the higher rank. Once the contest concludes and results are declared, prizes are automatically credited to the winners' wallets according to the contest prize structure.
Navigate to your Dashboard > Wallet page, enter the amount you wish to add (minimum ₹1), and click "Add Money". You will be redirected to our secure payment gateway (Razorpay) where you can pay using UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm), Debit/Credit cards, or Net Banking. Your wallet balance updates immediately after a successful transaction.
You can request a withdrawal anytime from your Wallet dashboard. The minimum withdrawal amount is ₹100. We support two payout methods:
UPI: Provide your valid UPI ID and upload your UPI QR code.
Bank Transfer: Provide account holder name, account number, bank name, IFSC, branch, and a photo of your passbook or cancelled cheque.
In compliance with Government statutory regulations (Section 194BA / Rule 133 of the Income Tax Act), a 30% TDS is deducted on net winnings when net taxable winnings exceed ₹100 upon withdrawal. Net winnings are calculated as your aggregate withdrawals minus your total deposits and previously taxed winnings in the financial year. You can view the exact TDS preview in real-time before confirming your withdrawal request.
Contests run on an active countdown timer on the server. If your internet disconnects, reopen the contest immediately to finish answering within the remaining allotted time. Answers already selected are preserved, but the timer will not pause for disconnections.
Once submitted, withdrawal requests are reviewed by our administration team. Standard withdrawals are processed and credited to your verified UPI ID or bank account within 24 to 48 business hours. You can track the status and admin remarks directly from your withdrawal history.
