4.1 Competition Rules

  1. The objective of the game is to complete the track in the least possible time. However the maximum time alloted to complete the track is 3 minutes.If the machine fails to complete the task in 3 minutes then it will be knocked off from the competition

  2. At the start of the run complete machine must be behind the starting line. After the timer starts, no team will be allowed to touch their machine, unless they decide to withdraw. The timer will be stopped when the machine has passed completely through the finish ring.

  3. The machines have to be necessarily controlled by a wireless remote control mechanism.

  4. The qualifying round of the challenge will consist of machines running on the track one by one. Only one chance will be provided to every machine. 32 machines with the best time scores will be forwarded to the next round.

  5. The further rounds will consist of one-one races with 2 machines competing against each other on 2 identical tracks on a knockout basis. At the end of 3 minutes, if none of the two teams can complete the task of the final round, both the teams will get another chance / turn (of 3 minutes). If again, in this turn, none of the two teams can complete the task within 3 minutes then both the teams will be knocked off from the tournament.

  6. There will be prizes for most innovative design/ sturdiest design etc, depending upon the judges' decision.


4.2 General Rules

  1. The teams must adhere to the spirit of healthy competition. Judges reserve the right to disqualify any team indulged in misbehavior.

  2. Any team that is not ready at the time specified will be disqualified automatically.

  3. Judges' decision will be final and binding on all.


The organizers reserve all rights to change any or all of the above rules as they deem fit. Change in any rule, if any will be highlighted on the website.


4.3 Team Specifications

A team can consist of maximum 3 participants. Participants from different institutes may form a team.


4.4 Eligibility

Every student with a valid identity card of his/ her educational institute is eligible to participate in U-571 at Techfest 2008.


4.5 Certificate Policy

  1. Certificate of Excellence will be given to all the winners.

  2. Certificates of Participation will be awarded to all the teams that are able to complete the track at Techfest 2008.


4.6 Registration

Registrations are closed.


4.7 Accomodation

Accomodation registrations for U-571 have ended.


4.8 Important Dates

  1. 25th December 2007: Last date to submit abstract to get accommodation at IIT Bombay during Techfest 2008.

  2. 25th December 2007: Last date of registrations for the participants who wish to avail accommodation at IIT Bombay during Techfest 2008.

  3. 10th January 2008   : Last date of registration for participants who won't require accommodation at IIT Bombay during Techfest 2008.


4.9 Accommodation Criterion

Due to the limited accommodation facilities, teams will be shortlisted for accommodation based on the following abstract provided by the team. Please note that even if your abstract does not get shortlisted, you are still eligible to participate in the competition.

To download the abstract submission form Click here.