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National Robotics League (NRL)
Cash Prizes Worth Rs 10+ Lakhs
National Robotics League (NRL) is a competition by The Innovation Story for students in Class 7–12, open to students across India. Registration closes 30 Jul 2026.
Mode
In-Person
Eligibility
Class 7–12
Fee
₹2,500
Duration
Build season spans September to November, followed by a 2-day Championship event
Format
Team · Teams of 7
Time needed
Regular team meetings during build season (September-November), plus 2-day championship
Key Dates
- Registration opens
- 1 May 2026
- Registration closes
- 30 Jul 2026
- Competition
- 1 Jul 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
IIT Bombay Campus, Mumbai, Maharashtra
About This Opportunity
The National Robotics League (NRL) is a school robotics championship organized by The Innovation Story in collaboration with IIT Bombay. The competition challenges students to design, build, and program robots using a provided Kit of Parts, culminating in arena battles at IIT Bombay. Each edition features a unique theme that connects robotics challenges to real-world engineering problems.
The competition is open to students in Grades 7 to 12 from schools across India. Participation is team-based, with each team comprising 5 to 7 students and one adult mentor. Both school teams and community teams consisting of students from the same locality but different schools are eligible to compete.
Participants develop skills across five signature domains: mechanical engineering, electronics, programming, data-driven optimization, and team leadership. Cash prizes worth over Rs 10 Lakhs are distributed across four award categories. All teams receive joint certification from IIT Bombay and The Innovation Story, and top performers gain access to internship opportunities in industry and academia.
The competition includes a build season spanning several months, community meetups, masterclasses with robotics experts, and an Innovation Showcase. Teams also create a digital Engineering Portfolio documenting their design and development process.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 7–12
- Age Range
- 12 - 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Open to students in Grades 7 to 12 from schools across India.
Prerequisites
- Interest in robotics and technology
Open to students in Grades 7 to 12 from schools across India. Participation is in teams of 5-7 students with one adult mentor. Both school teams and community teams (students from the same locality, different schools) are accepted.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Intermediate
What's covered
The competition involves designing, building, and programming robots using the provided Kit of Parts. Students develop skills across five signature domains: TechMech (mechanics, electronics, programming), Buildership (idea-to-prototype), DataCraft (data-driven optimization), CtrlAltShift (resilience and adaptation), and RallyX (community building and leadership).
Rewards & Recognition
Award
Rs 10+ Lakhs in Cash Prizes
Total cash prize pool of over Rs 10 Lakhs distributed across award categories. Prize disbursement within 8-15 working days via NEFT/RTGS/IMPS.
Prizes
Championship Awards & Trophies
Four prestigious award categories recognizing champion teams, outstanding technical design, innovative real-world solutions, and exceptional individual talent and leadership.
Certificate
IIT Bombay Joint Certificate
Joint certification from IIT Bombay and The Innovation Story for all participating teams.
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Career pathways
Internship opportunities in industry and academia available for top-performing teams based on their Engineering Portfolio submissions.
Recognition
National-Level Recognition
Skills your child builds
Rounds & format
The competition consists of a build season (September-November) where teams design and program their robots, followed by a championship event featuring arena matches, autonomous skill challenges, and team presentations. Teams also submit an Innovation Showcase and Engineering Portfolio before the championship.
How entries are judged
Teams are evaluated across four award categories: The Champions Award (final match winners), The Tech Titans Award (outstanding technical design), The Changemakers Award (innovative real-world solutions), and The Trailblazer Award (exceptional individual talent and leadership).
Selection process
Overall performance in robot design, arena battles, and engineering portfolio evaluation
How to apply
- 1Form a team of 5-7 students and identify one adult mentor
- 2Complete the online registration form
- 3Pay the registration fee of Rs 2,500 per student plus GST
- 4Receive the Kit of Parts with all required components
- 5Attend the game reveal and begin the build season
How to prepare
- Provided Kit of Parts
- Masterclasses with robotics experts
- Community meetups
- Official competition guidelines and rules
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Registration fee of Rs 2,500 per student plus GST. Includes the complete Kit of Parts with all required components, tools, materials, and manuals to build a fully functional competition robot. Fees are non-refundable with limited exceptions for postponement, technical errors, or duplicate payments.
Refund policy
Non-refundable, with limited exceptions for event postponement, technical errors, or duplicate payments
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to register for National Robotics League (NRL)?
The registration deadline is 30 Jul 2026.
Is National Robotics League (NRL) free?
₹2,500 registration
Who can participate in National Robotics League (NRL)?
Students in Class 7–12. children aged 12-18.
What will my child gain from National Robotics League (NRL)?
Cash prizes worth over Rs 10 Lakhs across award categories. Joint certification from IIT Bombay and The Innovation Story. Internship opportunities in industry and academia for top performers. Four prestigious awards: Champions, Tech Titans, Changemakers, and Trailblazer. Complete robotics kit with all components, tools, and materials included. Mentorship in mechanical engineering, electronics, and programming. Engineering Portfolio development for academic and career advancement. Exposure to cutting-edge robotics and AI technology.
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