Where engineering meets
strategy in a fast-paced
team environment.
Registrations now open!
About FIRST® Tech Challenge
FIRST Tech Challenge students learn to think like engineers. Teams of 15-20 students design, build and program robots to compete in a head-to-head challenge in an alliance format against other teams. Robots are built from a reusable platform, powered by Android technology, and can be coded using a variety of levels of Java-based programming. Teams raise funds, design and market their team brand and do community outreach to earn specific awards. Each season concludes with an exciting FIRST Championship.
FIRST® Tech Challenge: Program Snapshot
Age 12 – 18 years old (Grades 7 – 12)*
15-20 students per team
Minimum of 2 coaches required per team
Registrations Are Now Open
Season kicks off September 13, 2026
Teams can be school or community-based
100+ teams nationally
Game includes a 30 second autonomous mode plus a 2 minute driver mode
Teams can use multiple coding languages including Python, Javascript, C++ and more
6 Qualifying Tournaments across India
1 National Championship in February 2027 (Pune, MH, India)
3 hour time commitment per week (approx)
Robot technology includes GoBilda, REV Robotics and many more.
FIRST® Tech Challenge India 2026-27 Season Calendar
| Event Type | Dates | City | Team Capacity |
| FIRST Leadership Award – Nominations Open | 14th September 2026 | NA | NA |
| FIRST Leadership Award – Nominations Due | 15th December 2026 | NA | NA |
| Qualifier Tournament | 8th to 10th January 2027 | Ahmedabad & Hyderabad | 28 |
| Qualifier Tournament | 15th to 17th January 2027 | Mumbai | 24 |
| Qualifier Tournament | 22nd to 24th January 2027 | Delhi NCR | 24 |
| Qualifier Tournament | 29th to 31st January 2027 | Bengaluru & Pune | 28 |
| National Championship | 11th to 14th February 2027 | Pune | TBD |
FIRST® Tech Challenge India 2026-27 Team Registration Process
Step 1: Obtain Your Official FIRST Team Number
Before registering for FTC India 2026-27, every team must first create an account and register with FIRST® to obtain their official 6-digit International Team Number.
- Visit the official FIRST website – www.firstinspires.org
- Create or log in to your Team Dashboard account.
- Complete the team registration process.
- Your team will receive a unique 6-digit International Team Number.
Important: Your FTC India registration cannot be completed without a valid FIRST Team Number
Step 2: Register for an FTC India Regional Qualifier
After obtaining your 6-digit FIRST Team Number, proceed with the FTC India Regional Qualifier registration by completing the payment on this portal.
Registration Fees (Per Team – One Regional Qualifier)
Early Bird Offer: Teams completing registration before 31 July 2027 will receive a discount of ₹3,900 on the Regional Qualifier Registration Fee.
| Particular | Amount |
| Registration Fee | ₹39,000 |
| Early Bird Discount (Valid until 31 July 2027) | ₹3,900 |
| Subtotal After Discount | ₹35,100 |
| GST @ 18% | ₹6,318 |
| Total Payable | ₹41,418 |
Step 3: Complete Team Information Form
Upon successful payment, you will be automatically redirected to the FTC India Team Registration Form.
Please keep the following information ready:
- Team Name
- 6-Digit FIRST Team Number
- School/Organization Name
- Team Location (City & State)
- Lead Coach/Mentor Details
- Contact Email Address
- Contact Phone Number
- Team Member Information
Your registration will be considered complete only after both:
- Successful payment, and
- Submission of the Team Information Form.
National Championship Registration
Teams that successfully qualify from a Regional Qualifier to the FTC India National Championship will be required to complete a separate Championship Registration.
Championship Registration Fees
Registration Fee: ₹49,000
GST @ 18%: Extra
Applicable only to teams advancing from a Regional Qualifier to the National Championship.
Further details regarding Championship Registration will be shared with qualifying teams after Regional Qualifier results are announced.
Season Snapshot: 2026 – 2027
Season Registrations Open
Team registrations open for the 2026–2027 season. Secure your spot early — places are limited and fill fast.
Season Kickoff
The new 2026 – FTC Season Biobuzz launches September 12, marking the official kickoff where teams around the world tune in for the game reveal, rules and season challenge.
September Onwards — Teams Prepare
FTC Teams prepare, design, and build innovative robots while developing critical skills in engineering, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Tournament Season
Qualifying tournaments run across the country as teams compete to advance to the National Championship.
National Championship
The nation’s top teams gather to compete for the title and a place at the World Championships.
World Championships
Champion teams represent the country on the global stage at the FIRST World Championships.
2026-2027 Season: BIOBUZZ
FIRST® Tech Challenge (ages 12-18 / grades 7-12) students work together with their mentors to design and build robots to compete in a dynamic and exciting challenge released every September.
Teams program classroom-scale robots to follow autonomous commands before student drivers take control in two-on-two matches. On and off the field, students develop STEM skills, engage in community outreach, practice engineering innovation, and build confidence to help them succeed.
Starting September 12, 2026, FIRST Tech Challenge teams will amplify the excitement and energy found within the natural world during a new challenge.
