MexspireX 2026

Terms & conditions

Version 2026-10-20-draft. These terms apply to every team registered for MexspireX 2026, Saturday, 21 November 2026, at St. Joseph Matric Higher Secondary School, Avadi, Chennai.

1. 01Eligibility and categories

   • MexspireX 2026 is open to students of Classes 3 to 12 in the 2026–27 academic year.
   • Junior is for Classes 3–5, Intermediate for Classes 6–8 and Senior for Classes 9–12.
   • Every member of a team must be in a class that falls within the team's category.

2. 02Teams

   • A team has a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 4 students.
   • A student may be part of only one team.
   • Each team presents one project, entered under one category.

3. 03Registration

   • Registrations close on 14 November 2026 at 11:59 PM IST, or earlier if capacity is reached.
   • Schools may register any number of teams across any of the three categories.
   • Individual registrations, made by a parent or guardian, are limited to one team per registration, and one registration per email address and mobile number.
   • Submitting the form registers interest. A team's place is confirmed only after the steps below are complete.

4. 04Fee and payment

   • The participation fee is ₹999 per team, whether the team has 1 or 4 members.
   • No payment is taken on the website at the time of registration.
   • After registration, the TechnoSchool team will contact the registered contact to confirm the team members. Payment details are then shared by email.
   • A team's participation is confirmed once the fee for that team has been received.
   • Fees once paid are non-refundable, except where the event is cancelled by the organisers.

5. 05Changes to a team

   • Changes to team members or project title can be requested by email up to 3 days before the event.
   • Changes that move a team into a different category are subject to the eligibility rules above.

6. 06On the day

   • Teams should report at the venue by 9:00 AM to set up. The competition begins at 10:00 AM.
   • Each team brings its own robot or model, laptop, cables and spare batteries. A power point will be available at each table.
   • No fire, open flame, hazardous chemicals, or supply above 24 V is permitted in any project.
   • Students must be accompanied by a teacher, parent or guardian, who is responsible for them throughout the day.
   • Lunch is provided at no cost to registered participants on the event day.

7. 07Judging

   • Each team presents to a jury, followed by questions. Presentation time per team will be shared with confirmed teams.
   • Projects are judged on the published criteria. The jury's decision is final.

8. 08Conduct, safety and liability

   • Participants are expected to behave respectfully towards other teams, volunteers, the jury and the host school.
   • The organisers take reasonable care but are not liable for loss of, or damage to, participants' equipment.
   • The organisers may disqualify a team for unsafe practice or misconduct.

9. 09Photographs and personal data

   • Photographs and video may be taken at the event and used by TechnoSchool to report on and promote MexspireX. To opt out, write to us before the event.
   • Details submitted at registration are used only to run MexspireX 2026 and to contact the registered contact about it.

10. 10Changes by the organisers

    • TechnoSchool may update the schedule, the rules or the venue arrangements. Registered contacts will be informed by email.