Rules & Downloads
Official documentation for the 2026 season. Read online or save sections for your team binder.
v2026.1 · Updated July 2026
IRC RoboClub Ranking Rules
National ranking points, club tiers, and qualification criteria.
- •Points are awarded based on placement, challenge difficulty, and event tier (zonal, regional, national).
- •RoboClub schools accumulate team points across all registered members in a season.
- •Top 25% of clubs qualify for national tier benefits and priority registration windows.
- •Rankings reset at the start of each season; historical data is archived for certificates.
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v2026.1 · Updated July 2026
Referees & Judging Guide
Match officiating, scoring, appeals, and technical inspection.
- •All matches are officiated by trained referees with category-specific certification.
- •Technical inspection must be passed before any robot enters the arena.
- •Appeals must be filed within 15 minutes of match completion with team ID and evidence.
- •Referee decisions on safety and rule violations are final during active play.
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v2026.1 · Updated July 2026
General Competition Manual
Event conduct, safety, registration, fees, and certificates.
- •Registration is confirmed only after payment verification and mentor approval.
- •Participants must carry school/club ID and age proof to all events.
- •Safety gear (goggles, gloves where required) is mandatory for all arena access.
- •E-certificates are issued within 14 days of verified event completion.
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Challenge Rulebooks
Water Rocket
Medium · 1 day event
Robo Soccer
Hard · 1 day event
Line Follower
Easy · 1 day event
Sumo Robot
Medium · 1 day event
Maze Solver
Medium · 1 day event
Drone Racing
Hard · 1 day event
Robotic Arm
Medium · 1 day event
Autonomous Vehicle
Hard · 1 day event
RC Car Racing
Medium · 1 day event
Pick and Place
Medium · 1 day event
Obstacle Avoidance
Hard · 1 day event
Tech Quiz
Easy · Half day to 1 day
Project Exhibition
Easy · 1 day event
Fire Fighting Robot
Hard · 1 day event