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. 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 4 subjects at the Regional Tournament?

A. Yes, a student may participate in 1, 2, 3, or all 4 subjects at the Regional Tournament provided that

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

Q. I stay in a city far away from Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai and cannot travel to any of these cities. How can I take part in the Regional Tournament?

A. For individual students NOT residing within 100km of the cities where the Regional Tournament is being conducted, an online/hybrid regional round may be conducted after the 3 Regional Tournaments are completed. Please contact us for more information.

Q. If a school is located far away from Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai and students cannot travel to any of these cities, how to participate in the Regional Tournament?

A. If a school located more than 100km from one of the cities where the Regional Tournament is being conducted has 50 or more students interested in registering for the Regional Tournament, our team would be happy to conduct a special Regional Tournament within the school premises. Please contact us for more information.

Q. Where will the Regional Tournament be organized?

A. The Regional Tournament will be conducted in leading schools in Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai. Venue details will be sent to all registered participants in advance.

Q. Will certificates be provided to participants?

A. Participants will receive Certificates of Participation in person at 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 and a gold medal. 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 +91-9315829155.

Q. Why does my student have to carry an internet enabled smartphone for the Regional Tournament?

A. At the Regional Tournament, all participants will take part in a Proctored Quiz on our platform using a smartphone. They will also participate in a buzzer round using the same device. Our team will assist them with the process.

Q. We are travelling from out of station for the INDAC Regional Tournament. Would the organizers make travel arrangements for the same?

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

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

A. Students scoring 50% or more in the Regional Tournament of INDAC 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 fee.