General Info
Welcome to the V5RC Season 2025–2026 Nationals
Date: January 16th, 2026 Time: 6:30 AM Location: ASCEND INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, Bandra Kurla Complex
Event Overview
The V5RC Nationals is a premier competitive event that brings together top-performing robotics teams from across the country. This national-level tournament is the culmination of months of hard work, innovation, and collaboration. Teams will compete at the highest level for a chance to qualify for the VEX V5 2027 VEX Robotics World Championship™ . It's not just a competition — it’s a celebration of STEM excellence, sportsmanship, and strategic thinking.
Time
- Students and coaches: 6:30 am
- Unfortunately, parents from V5 teams are not allowed to enter the venue.
What to Bring
- Robot: Ensure your robot is competition-ready, fully assembled, and compliant with VIQRC build specifications.
- Engineering Notebook: Required for teams participating in judged awards. (For the latest award description and judging criteria, head over to library.globalrobotics.org)
- Game Manual: Keep your team's game manual handy for reference.
- Tools: Bring the necessary tools and spare parts for any adjustments or repairs.
- Team Spirit: National events are high-energy — bring your banners, cheers, and enthusiasm to represent your region with pride!
Rules and Regulations
All teams must adhere strictly to the official V5RC rules and guidelines. Additional instructions and competition-day logistics specific to the Nationals will be shared closer to the event.
Below are the details to make payment of INR 35,400 (30,000 + 18% GST):
Bank Details :-
- Account Name :MAF Technologies PVT LTD
- Account No.: 039305013041
- IFSC Code:- ICIC0000393
- MICR Code:- 400229027
- Bank Name: ICICI Bank Ltd
- Branch : CIBD Mumbai Branch
Kindly ensure that the payment is completed and the transaction details are shared with us at vexcompetitions@getsetlearn.info to confirm your team’s spot in the Regional Round; while making the transfer, please make sure to mention the team number, contact number, and event name in the transaction note.
We look forward to witnessing your innovation and teamwork on the national stage!
- Venue
- Ascend International School
- Address
- Sharada Devi Road, Mumbai, 400051, India
- Dates
- January 16, 2027
- Grade Level
- All
- Skills Challenge
- Yes
- Judging Format
- All In-Person Judging
Registration & Logistics
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control
- N/A
- Capacity
- 20
- Spots Open
- 20
- Event Region
- India
- Standard Registration Opens
- 16-May-2026 12:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 12-Dec-2026 12:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 19th December
- Price
- USD$314.00 / HK$2459.66
Agenda
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 AM – 7.30 AM | Reporting | |
| 7.30 AM – 8:00 AM | Robot Inspection | |
| 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Breakfast | |
| 8:45 AM – 9.00 AM | Inauguration | |
| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Practice Matches | |
| 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Qualifying Rounds + Robot Skills + Judges Interviews | |
| 1:00 PM – 1:40 PM | Lunch | |
| 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Qualifying Rounds + Robot Skills | |
| 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM | Finals | |
| 4:45 PM – 6:00 PM | Award Ceremony |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 AM – 7.30 AM | Reporting | |
| 7.30 AM – 11:00 AM | Matches | |
| 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Closing Ceremony |
Judging Format
All In-Person Judging - The Team Interviews and Engineering Notebooks will be judged in-person the day of the event. Teams should bring a physical copy of their notebook to submit to the judges. *For the latest award description and judging criteria, head over to library.globalrobotics.org *
Volunteer
Are you passionate about STEM education and want to make a difference? We invite you to join us as a volunteer at the V5RC Season 2025-2026 India Nationals! Date: January 17, 2026 Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (GMT+5:30) Location: Ascend International, Bandra Kurla Complex As a volunteer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the event. Your responsibilities may include: • Assisting with setup and teardown • Refereeing matches • Providing technical support to teams • Helping with scoring and data entry If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Darshan Joshi at darshan.j@getsetlearn.info We look forward to having you join our team! Regards,
Emergency/Bad-Weather Policy
In the event of an emergency or severe weather conditions, the following policies will be implemented: Cancellation • Extreme Weather: If the local authorities issue a severe weather warning or if conditions pose a safety risk, the scrimmage may be canceled or postponed. • Emergency Situations: In the event of an emergency (e.g., power outage, natural disaster), the scrimmage may be canceled or postponed. Postponement • Rescheduling: If the scrimmage is postponed, we will make every effort to reschedule the event as soon as possible. • Communication: Participants will be notified of any changes through email or other communication channels. Safety Protocols • Evacuation Plan: We have an emergency evacuation plan in place. In case of an emergency, all participants will be guided to a safe location. • First Aid: First aid kits will be available on-site. In case of a medical emergency, please inform a staff member immediately. Please stay updated with local weather forecasts and follow the instructions of event organizers.
- Robot Skills Champion (VRC/VEXU/VAIRC)
- Robot Skills 2nd Place (VRC/VEXU/VAIRC)