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1. Introduction

RoboQuest 2025 is a prestigious robotics competition designed to foster innovation, creativity, and technical skills among students across Maharashtra. This handbook provides comprehensive guidelines for school teachers to facilitate student participation in this exciting educational opportunity.

Innovation Focus

Encourages creative problem-solving and technical innovation among young minds.

Hands-on Learning

Practical robotics experience with provided kits and project-based challenges.

Competitive Spirit

Multiple rounds culminating in a state-level championship with prestigious awards.

Team Collaboration

Option to participate in teams to develop collaboration and teamwork skills.

Why Participate?

RoboQuest 2025 is not just a competition—it's a movement towards building tomorrow's innovators! Students will explore cutting-edge STEM concepts, participate in practical workshops, and showcase their talent across three thrilling stages. With attractive awards, scholarships, live training sessions, toolkits, and project-building opportunities, this is an unparalleled educational experience.

2. Eligibility Criteria & Team Guidelines

Eligibility Criteria

  • Student Eligibility: Students from Standard 7th to 10th across Maharashtra
  • Participation Categories:
    • Individual Participation
    • Team of Two Students

Team Guidelines

  • Team Composition: One team = 2 students
  • Team Formation: Students must be from the same school or nearby location
  • Equipment: One robotics kit is provided per team – used in both Rounds 2 and 3
  • Team Consistency: Teams must retain the same members across all rounds
  • For Level 1 training: Students can attend from home (with laptop/internet) or school computer lab
  • For Level 2 training: Students should carry their own laptops
Important Note

For team entries, both participants must qualify individually to advance to the next round.

3. Competition Format & Selection Procedure

Level 1: RoboQuest Qualifier
  • Format: Written test (Online MCQ)
  • Topics: General Science, Logic, Robotics Basics, Circuitry, Reasoning
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Questions: 50 MCQs
  • Marking: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect
  • Total Marks: 200
Level 2: Inter-Zonal Championship
  • Offline workshops at designated venues
  • Zonal competitions to evaluate practical skills
Level 3: State-Level Championship
  • Finalists compete in a grand showcase of talent and innovation
  • Winners receive scholarships, trophies, medals, certificates
  • Opportunities for mentorship in advanced robotics and innovation

Training Components

Level 1 Training
  • 25 live video lectures
  • Interactive doubt sessions
  • Robotics toolkit provided
  • Learning textbooks

4. Examination Pattern

Round 1: RoboQuest Qualifier Test

  • Format: MCQ based with negative marking
  • Marking Scheme: +4 for correct answers, -1 for incorrect answers
  • Total Questions: 50
  • Maximum Marks: 200
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Subject Areas: General Science, Logic, Robotics Basics, Circuitry, Reasoning
Qualifying Criteria
  • Advancement: Top 30% teams will advance to next level (3,000 out of 10,000)
  • Minimum Score: ≥35/80 (may vary based on performance distribution)
  • Team Requirement: For team entries, both members must qualify individually
Important Notes
  • Participants registering individually or in teams must appear for the exam
  • For team entries, both members must qualify individually to advance
  • Teams cannot be restructured between rounds
  • If additional robotics tool kits are needed, they can be purchased separately

5. Syllabus Overview

LEVEL 1 SYLLABUS

Designed for all participants in the initial stage

1. Basics of Electricity and Electronics
  • Fundamentals of Electricity (Voltage, Current, Resistance)
  • Ohm's Law and practical applications
  • Electronic component identification and symbols
  • Resistor color code chart
2. Basic Electronic Circuits and Logic
  • LED circuits
  • Boolean Algebra with AND, OR, NOT Logic circuits
  • Potential divider concepts
  • Heat indicator circuits using Thermistor
  • Transistor concepts (NPN & PNP)
  • Practical applications like automatic street light control
3. Arduino – Introduction and Coding Fundamentals
  • Structure of C/C++ embedded system programming
  • Arduino syntax, variables, functions, and keywords
  • Library usage for sensors and components
4. Arduino-Based Mini Projects
  • LED pattern programming
  • User-controlled actions on firmware
  • Switch-controlled devices
5. Sensor-Based Applications
  • Infrared sensor applications
  • Ultrasonic sensor applications
  • Distance measurement and obstacle detection
6. Understanding Servo Motor Mechanism
  • Servo motor concepts and control
  • Practical applications in robotics

LEVEL 2 SYLLABUS

For qualified participants, focusing on advanced concepts

Key Focus Areas
  • Multiple sensor interfacing
  • AI and ML basics in robotics
  • Real-time data acquisition systems
  • Advanced robotics applications
  • Computer vision tools
  • Edge AI implementations
Project Categories
  • Basic Robotics (8-10 projects)
  • Home Automation & Control (6-8 projects)
  • Safety & Security Systems (5-6 projects)
  • Innovative Applications & Mini Projects (6-8 projects)

6. Zonal Centers

The competition will be conducted across multiple zonal centers in Maharashtra to ensure accessibility for all participants:

Pune
Western Maharashtra – academic hub
Nagpur
Vidarbha – centrally located
Nashik
North Maharashtra – nearby districts
Aurangabad
Marathwada – regional center
Kolhapur
Southern Maharashtra
Jalgaon
Khandesh region
Amravati
Eastern Vidarbha
Mumbai
Metropolitan region

While we try to allocate preferred cities, students may be reassigned to the nearest center based on capacity to ensure smooth training operations.

7. Awards & Recognition

These prestigious awards recognize excellence in innovation, technical skills, and practical application of robotics concepts.

Scholarships up to ₹3 Lakhs

Outstanding participants may qualify for additional scholarship opportunities worth up to ₹3,00,000 for advanced robotics education.

1st Place
₹30,000

Trophy + Scholarship

2nd Place
₹20,000

Trophy + Scholarship

3rd Place
₹10,000

Trophy + Scholarship

4th Place
₹5,000

Trophy + Scholarship

Top 25 Teams
  • Medals
  • Certificate of Excellence
  • Kit Upgrades
Top 100 Teams
  • Finalist Certificate
  • Kit Upgrade/Gift
All Final Round Participants will Receive
  • Finalist Medal
  • Certificate
All Participants will Receive
  • Participation Certificate

Note: These prestigious awards recognize excellence in innovation, technical skills, and practical application of robotics concepts.

8. Registration Information

Mode of Registration

  • All registrations are strictly ONLINE via the official portal of Dr. Homibhabha Foundation
  • Schools are encouraged to appoint a School Teacher as Coordinator who will:
    • Collect participant data
    • Complete the online registration process on behalf of the students

Payment Options

  • Registration fees must be paid online via the payment gateway available on the registration form
  • For bulk registrations, schools may issue a cheque/DD in favor of:
    • Dr. Homibhabha Foundation OR
    • Homibhabha Learning Center
Important
  • Cash payments are strictly not allowed
  • Any cash handling will not be accepted under any circumstances

Limited Seats Available!

  • Only 10,000 registrations will be accepted throughout Maharashtra
  • Entries will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis
  • Once the cap is reached, registrations will automatically close
  • Act quickly! Previous editions filled all available slots weeks before the deadline

Important Communication Note

  • Only one WhatsApp-enabled mobile number per team will be used for all future communication. Choose wisely.
  • Early registration is strongly recommended to secure your students' participation.

9. Sample Questions for Level 1 Test

The following are sample questions to help students prepare for the online test:

1. Electricity consists of __
A. Voltage and current
B. Voltage and resistance
C. Current and resistance
D. None of the Above
2. Voltage is also known as –
A. Potential difference (PD)
B. Current
C. Resistance
D. None of the Above
3. The unit of resistance is –
A. Ohm (Ω)
B. Volt (V)
C. Ampere (A)
D. None of the Above
4. Relation of voltage, current and resistance by Ohm's Law is given as –
A. R = I / V
B. V = I x R²
C. V = I x R
D. None of the Above
5. Every transistor has ______ terminals.
A. Two
B. Three
C. Five
D. One
Note: These are just sample questions. The actual test will contain 50 questions covering all topics from the Level 1 syllabus.