OLL Robotics Championship
India's biggest school tech fest. Compete across three flagship robotics tracks at Techfest 2026-27, powered by OLL. Regional qualifiers across India. Grand Finale live at IIT Bombay 16–18 December 2026.
Competition Rounds.
Every team earns their spot on the Grand Finale stage at IIT Bombay, 16–18 December 2026. Follow the path for your track below.
- Round 1Online SubmissionOnline Registration & Design SubmissionEnter your team on techfest.org and submit a design brief + a 1–3 min bot demo video.
- Register on techfest.org and pick your track (RoboSumo or RoboRacer).
- Upload a design write-up, chassis diagram and a 1–3 min bot demo video.
- Panels shortlist teams based on originality, engineering rigour and control strategy.
- Round 2Regional QualifierOLL Regional Qualifier · Live ArenaShortlisted teams battle it out city-by-city in a live knockout arena. Winners fast-track to the Grand Finale at IIT Bombay.
- Multi-city qualifiers — Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Chennai, Ahmedabad and more.
- Live 1v1 knockout brackets on the OLL arena stage — top teams get the golden ticket.
- Certificate of Regional Qualifier awarded to every participating team.
- Winners advance directly to the Grand Finale at IIT Bombay · 16–18 Dec 2026.
- Round 3Grand Finale · IIT BombayGrand Finale · IIT Bombay · 16–18 Dec 2026Three days on the iconic IIT Bombay campus. Battles. Races. Winners crowned live on the Techfest arena.
- RoboSumo and RoboRacer knockout brackets on Techfest’s live arena stage.
- Prize money for the top 3 teams of each track.
- Certificate of Finalist Recognition for every finalist.
- Networking with STEM pioneers, engineers and Techfest alumni across three days.
- Round 1Online SubmissionOnline Prototype SubmissionJunior (Grades 4–7) or Senior (Grades 8–12). Spot a real-world problem, submit your prototype online.
- 1-page problem write-up + 500–800 word technical abstract + design diagram.
- 1–3 min demo video of your working prototype or simulation.
- Judged on originality, engineering rigour and real-world impact.
- Round 2Direct Grand FinaleDirect Grand Finale · IIT BombayNo regionals for this track — shortlisted teams head straight to the flagship stage at IIT Bombay, 16–18 Dec 2026.
- 10-min live prototype demo + 5-min judge Q&A on the Techfest stage.
- Category winners (Junior & Senior) crowned live at IIT Bombay.
- Prize money for top 3 teams · Certificate of Finalist Recognition for every finalist.
Mumbai · Delhi · Bengaluru · Hyderabad · Pune · Chennai · Kolkata · Ahmedabad · Jaipur · Chandigarh — the OLL Regional Qualifier tour goes to your city. Exact dates & registration links go live on this page as they open.
Pick your Battle.
RoboSumo.
RoboSumo turns mechanical design and control programming into a head-to-head duel. Teams build a fully autonomous, wireless bot and send it into the arena to push the opponent clean over the edge. No weapons, no flipping — just raw traction, weight distribution, and sharp control strategy going toe-to-toe.
- 1v1 face-off with bots placed at opposite starting points.
- First bot pushed out of the ring loses; matches capped at 2 minutes.
- 2 restart / sudden-death rounds if no elimination; referee decides on control & dominance if still tied.
- No weapons, sharp mechanisms, flipping mechanisms, or projectiles.
- Bot must be the team’s own original design — ready-made kits are not permitted.
- A 2-minute grace period is allowed to fix a non-functional bot; otherwise both teams are disqualified.
The Techfest-Ready Kits.
Every part in the arena has been engineered for the competition rulebook — the OLL Techfest kits ship with the exact metal body, motors, wheels, controllers and arenas you need to compete.
- Full Metal Body
- 4 Powerful Motors
- High-Grip Wheels
- Wired Controller
- Sumo Arena Mat (150 × 150 cm)
- Complete RC Chassis
- 2 Motors + 4 Wheels
- Modular Racing Track (240 × 120 cm)
- Batteries + Switch
- User Manual & Stickers
Winner Reel.
Highlights from the previous OLL Robotics Championship at IIT Bombay — the pushes, the photo finishes, the pitches that took home the trophies.
Top 3 per Track.
Prize money awarded to the top three teams of each track. Winners submit bank details via the on-site form after the finale; payouts via NEFT by May 2027.
- Certificate of Participation for every accepted entry.
- Certificate of Finalist Recognition for Grand Finale competitors.
Frequently Asked.
Are You?
Grab the kit, gather your team, register on techfest.org and start the road to IIT Bombay. Regional qualifiers open across India through 2026.