Overview TechFEST'26 is North India's premier technical festival, organised by Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology (SLIET), Longowal, Punjab. This is a paid opportunity with the early-bird packages mentioned below. Registration for the techFEST’26 package is compulsory for accommodation and other perks, while participation in individual events is free*. www.techfest26.com We cordially invite you to RC Car, organised as part of techFEST'26 — Annual Technical Festival of SLIET. Showcase your talent, compete with the sharpest minds, and earn your moment of glory. About the Event Design and manually operate a remote-controlled (RC) car to complete a dynamic obstacle course in the shortest possible time. The challenge will test your vehicle's speed, handling, and manoeuvring through tricky turns, ramps, and checkpoints. Task Description Participants will compete in two main rounds: Time
Trial Circuit: Navigate an RC car through a custom-built race track with curves, cones, bridges, and bumps. Fastest completion time wins more points. Precision Drive
Challenge (Bonus Round): Complete a tight figure-eight or slalom-style path without touching boundary markers. Emphasis on control and accuracy. Constraints The vehicle must be manually controlled using an RC transmitter. The car must be powered electrically. Use of an IC engine (nitro/gasoline) in any form is not allowed. Pre-programmed or autonomous movement is not allowed. No use of cameras, AI, or pre-mapped logic. Cars must be able to stop safely in emergencies. Only non-metallic tires are allowed to protect the track.
Vehicle Guidelines Max Dimensions: 40 cm (L) × 25 cm (W) × 20 cm (H)
Max Weight: 3 kg
Battery-operated only Vehicle Type: 2WD or 4WD allowed
Controller: 2.4 GHz RC remote Evaluation Criteria Time
Trial Completion: 40% Precision
Drive Accuracy: 30% Vehicle
Handling & Control: 20% Aesthetic /
Design Creativity: 10% Scoring System & Penalties
Primary objective: Track completion in the minimum possible time. Net Time = Raw Lap Time + Total Penalty Time. Hitting/displacing slalom cones or barriers: +5 seconds Going off-track (wheel boundary violation): +5 seconds per occurrence Falling off a bridge or ramp (reset to checkpoint): +15 seconds
Manual human touch/intervention: +20 seconds
Skipping an obstacle entirely: +30 seconds Team Composition 2–4 members per team
Open to all: school and college students, makers, and hobbyists No coding or electronics background required Rules and Regulations — General Rules All participants must carry a valid college ID card and their techFEST'26 registration receipt. Reporting time will be communicated to registered teams; late reporting may lead to a walkover. The decision of the judges and organisers will be final and binding in all matters. Any form of misconduct, plagiarism, or use of unfair means leads to immediate disqualification. Participants are responsible for their own equipment and personal belongings. Organisers reserve the right to modify any rule/PS at any time; updates are announced at the venue. Any changes to the robot must be made in front of the event coordinator. Detailed documentation must be submitted, including specifications, instruments, and code. Misbehaviour may result in disqualification; the coordinators' decision will be final. A single driver/participant cannot participate in two different events. Every team must be present at the arena at least 30 minutes before the event starts. The Problem Statement can be changed at any time, and the coordinators' decision will be final. Eligibility Open to students of all institutes and all degree programmes (unless specified otherwise in the event rules above). Cross-college teams are welcome. Why You Should Participate RC Car is more than a competition — it is a platform to test your skills against the brightest minds from institutes across the region, learn from judges and mentors, and build memories that last far beyond the festival. Winners take home cash prizes, trophies, and certificates that strengthen their resumes, while every participant leaves with experience, exposure, and connections. Whether you are a seasoned competitor or a first-timer, the arena at techFEST'26 welcomes you. About the Festival — techFEST'26 at SLIET TechFEST'26 is the annual technical festival of Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology (SLIET), Longowal, Punjab — a deemed-to-be university under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Established in 1989, accredited with Grade A by NAAC, SLIET spreads across a lush 451-acre campus with 11 departments and more than 5,000 students. With a legacy of over 28 years, techFEST'26 — themed 'Technology and Sciences for Sustainable Earth' — features 50+ events across 11 clubs and a total prize pool of Rs 5,00,000+, along with workshops, exhibitions, guest lectures, and a grand cultural evening. Festival Highlights at techFEST'26 50+ technical, non-technical, and cultural
Venue
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Longowal 148106, Sangrur, Punjab
Sangrur, India