Frequently Asked Questions

Q. I do not hold an Indian passport. I am studying in a school in India. Can I participate?

A. You can! Indian as well as foreign passport holders can participate, as long as they are studying in a school in Indian territory.

Q. Who can take part in INDAC? Is it open for students of all ages and grades?

A. The competition is open for students in grades 3-12 as on 01 September, 2025.

Q. Students of which Board of Education are eligible to participate?

A. Students of schools following any recognized Board of Education can participate in INDAC. This includes IB, IGCSE, CBSE, ICSE/ISC and State Boards.

Q. I am a student studying in a school in India. Can I participate in the global championships organized by IAC without participating in INDAC?

A. No. If you are a student studying in a school in India, to participate in global championships organized by IAC, you must

1. participate in INDAC
2. secure a score that is higher than the qualifying mark for global championships

Q. Can a student participate in all 3 subjects at the Regional Tournament?

A. Yes, a student may participate in 1, 2, or all 3 subjects at the Regional Tournament provided that

1. they have achieved the qualifying mark in the relevant subject(s), and
2. they have paid the required fee.

Q. Where will the Regional Tournament be organized?

A. The first in-person INDAC Regional Tournament will be held in Delhi-NCR. The details will be sent to all registered participants in advance.

Q. Will certificates be provided to participants?

A. Participants will receive Certificates of Participation for taking part in the Regional Tournament. Certificates of Merit will be awarded to all finalists.

Q. Will trophies and medals be awarded to participants?

A. At each Regional Tournament, the winners in each subject within each age division will receive a plaque. All participants who finish second and third will receive silver and bronze medals respectively.

Q. I am a teacher or parent who wishes to volunteer with INDAC. Is this possible?

A. INDAC welcomes associations with like-minded people. Please write in to us at contact@xpressminds.com with the subject “Volunteering with INDAC” expressing your interest. We look forward to hearing from you.

Q. Can a school get a special package for registering a large group of students?

A. Certainly. Please write in to us at contact@xpressminds.com with the subject “School Package”, and we shall get in touch with you. You can also WhatsApp us at +91-7204008600.

Q. We are travelling from out of station for the INDAC Regional Tournament. Can you help us?

A. We request you to make your own travel and hotel bookings and help your student(s) reach the venue comfortably for the Regional Tournament.

Q. Does participation in INDAC guarantee a student an opportunity to participate in global championships organized by IAC?

A. Students in the top 50 % at the Regional Tournament will be eligible to participate in the Asian Championships and World Championships.

Q. Can a student participate in multiple Regional Tournaments?

A. Yes, a student can participate in multiple Regional Tournaments, subject to registration and payment of required fees, but not in the same cycle of the program. To elucidate, the program has 2 to 3 cycles. More than one RT may be conducted at different venues within a single cycle.

Q. What kind of questions can we expect in the ORQE?

A. Glad you asked. All ORQE questions are compiled by the US-based Content Writing Team of IAC. The INDAC Team has uploaded them into subject wise Question Banks for each of the 5 age divisions. The ORQE for each subject for each student in an age division will be drawn from the appropriate Question Bank. Don’t fret if you and your friends get different questions, or if you get a few similar questions (across Learn Mode, Mock Mode and Compete Mode). This is because each set of 50 questions is randomly drawn from a larger Bank.

Q. What is the Regional Tournament?

A. INDAC is open to students in schools across India. There are 5 age divisions: Elementary (grades 3 & 4), Intermediate (grades 5 and 6), Middle (grades 7 and 8), Junior Varsity (grades 9 and 10) and Varsity (grades 11 and 12). The championship has 3 main stages. The first stage is the Online Regional Qualifying Exam or ORQE. Students who score 50% or more will automatically qualify for the Regional Tournament. The Regional Tournament is an in person contest. It comprises of Quiz Bee (Prelims) and Quiz Bee Play-Offs (Finals). Students in the top 50 % at the Regional Tournament will automatically qualify for international IAC championships such as the Asian Academic Championship (AAC) – in Khao Lak, Thailand (June 2026) and the International Geography Championships in Khao Lak, Thailand (July 2026).

Q. Which are the countries in which IAC contest happens?

A. IAC conducts International Bee and Bowl tournaments in different years in different countries across Europe, Asia and the Americas. The Asian Academic Championship is conducted every year in Thailand for students in Asian countries. In the summer of 2026, an International Geography Championship, consisting of Geography Bee, Bowl and a whole clutch of other quizzes and exams will be held in Khao Lak, Thailand. Corresponding history, science and environmental science tournaments will be held annually in other countries over the next couple of years.

Q. What are Bowl Events in INDAC?

A. Bowl events are team events. INDAC will conduct one bowl event, Academic Bowl, while the other subjects will all be Bee (individual) events. Students in India who qualify for and compete in the AAC and/or International Geography Championship are free to team up and participate in Bowl Events as well.

Q. Where to register for Online Regional Qualifying Examination (ORQE)?

A. Sign up here.

Q. What is the mode of payment in INDAC?

A. INDAC payments can be made either individually or through your school. Payments can be made via bank transfer, UPI or other means. Please contact us for more information.

Q. After being in the top 50% of the INDAC Regional Tournament, how can we apply for IAC?

A. Our team will assist you to apply for IAC.

• For more information on IAC - IAC
• For more information on AAC - AAC
• For more information on International Geography Championship - International Geography Championship

Q. Will the National and International Events of IAC be media covered?

A. All winners and qualifying champions at the national and international tournaments will be prominently featured across IAC & INDAC social media handles.

Q. I can see the sample papers on the website, do we have any study material as well?

A. Yes, we will provide study material as well as mentoring sessions to students and schools once you sign up for the International Tournament.

Q. Is there any negative marking in the Bee and Bowl buzzer rounds?

A. The final rounds of bee and the bowl tournaments have a marking scheme that includes negatives. Quiz Bee and Quiz Bowl scoring are given here and here. Scoring will also be explained in person on the day of the event.