Robofest India Junior Division - Exhibition
Up to $80K LTU Scholarship
Robofest India Junior Division - Exhibition is a competition by Novatech Robo for students in Class 5–8, open to students across India.
Mode
Hybrid
Eligibility
Class 5–8
Fee
$100
Duration
1 day (India Regional); World Championship
Format
Both · Teams of 5
Time needed
Weeks of project development, plus 1 day for competition and judging
Key Dates
- Competition
- 17 Jan 2026
- Results
- 28 Feb 2027
About This Opportunity
Robofest India Exhibition is a dynamic robotics science fair for young Indian students to showcase creative autonomous robotics projects. This platform fosters innovation and technical skills, providing complete freedom in project design and development.
The competition is open to students in Classes 5-12, with a dedicated Junior Division for Classes 5-8. Participants develop crucial STEM skills, including robotics design, autonomous programming, and project presentation, with winners qualifying for the Robofest World Championship and potential scholarships.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 5–8
- Age Range
- - years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Students in Classes 5-8 (Junior) .
Prerequisites
- Robotics building and programming skills
- Ability to design and present an autonomous robotics project
- Basic understanding of robotics concepts and programming
Additional requirements
- Signed Informed Consent, Release and Media Authorization Forms required
Open to students in Classes 5-12. Junior division for Classes 5-8, Senior for Classes 9-12. Teams of 1-5 students from across India are eligible.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Intermediate
Rewards & Recognition
Award
Up to $80,000 LTU Scholarship
World Championship 1st place (Senior): $20,000/year ($80,000 total). 2nd: $16,000/year. 3rd: $14,000/year. Any participant: $3,000/year.
Prizes
Trophies & World Championship Qualification
Certificate
Participation Certificate
Opens doors to
LTU scholarship for Robofest participants
Recognition
International Recognition (World Championship)
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- Complete creative freedom — any autonomous robotics project
- Broadest category in Robofest with no fixed challenge theme
- Human-robot interaction allowed and encouraged
- Pathway from India Regional to World Championship at LTU
Exam format
- Language
- English
Rounds & format
Teams present their autonomous robotics projects in a 5-minute presentation to a panel of judges. Projects are evaluated using the official Exhibition Judging Rubric. Qualifying for the World Championship can be achieved through local regional events or video submission.
How entries are judged
Projects are evaluated based on the application of STEAM concepts, originality and creativity of the idea, robot design and construction, autonomous robot performance during demonstration, clarity and effectiveness of the project presentation, teamwork, solution design, project complexity, practicality, and programming logic. Emphasis is placed on student independence in design and development.
Selection process
Top-performing teams from the India Exhibition qualify to compete in the Robofest World Championship.
How to apply
- 1Register your team on robofestindia.org
- 2Design, build, and program a creative autonomous robotics project
- 3Prepare poster board and 5-minute presentation for judges
- 4Attend India Regional event or submit a qualifying video
How to prepare
- Official Robofest Exhibition Rules and Guidelines
- Robofest eAcademy workshops and online resources
- Sample project videos and documentation from previous years
- Robotics kits and programming software tutorials
Fees & financial support
Fee details
$100 per team for India Regional.
Financial support
Robofest participants are eligible to apply for a $3,000 annual renewable scholarship to Lawrence Technological University upon high school graduation.
Frequently asked questions
Is Robofest India Junior Division - Exhibition free?
$100 registration
Who can participate in Robofest India Junior Division - Exhibition?
Students in Class 5–8. children aged undefined-undefined.
What will my child gain from Robofest India Junior Division - Exhibition?
Complete creative freedom in autonomous robotics project design. Qualify for Robofest World Championship in USA. Up to $80,000 LTU scholarship. Develop innovation and presentation skills. Opportunity to apply for a $3,000 annual LTU scholarship for participants. Develop innovation, programming, and presentation skills. Receive a personalized medal and certificate of participation.
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