Phase 1 Registration ends at 02/09/2026.
Phase 2 Registration will be open from 03/09/2026

The qualification criteria is based on the Average before 23/09/2026

Check your qualification for the Indian Elite Championship 2026 for both phases using the link below:

https://qualificationsiec.hcubist.com/ (Credits: Hitesh Kumar Bhuwalka)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How can I change my events?
If you want to change or add any additional events, feel free to e-mail us and wait for some time to make the changes.

Q. What time should I arrive at the competition?
You should arrive for registration between 08:00am and 08:30am. You should always be at the venue ready to compete 30 minutes before you are scheduled. Sometimes we run ahead and if you are not available for your group you most likely will not be permitted to join a later group. Please note the schedule is subject to change on the day.

Q. How old do I have to be to compete?
Anyone can compete at any age! We encourage anyone considering to compete to register as it will be a great experience regardless of age.

Q. How fast do I have to be to compete?
To compete you only need to know how to solve the cube! Please check the events tab for information in time limits for each event.

Q. How can I prepare before the competition day?
Before attending you should have read and understood the WCA regulations. Here is condensed version of the competitor tutorial. . You may also like to watch this helpful competitor guide.

Q. What do I need to bring?
You need to bring a puzzle for each event you are signed up to compete in - make sure they are allowed per the WCA regulations.
Participants are not required to bring any timers, All timing equipment is provided by SpeedCubers India (SCI).

Q. How do I find out if I've progressed to the second round?
Times will be uploaded through the day onto WCA Live. Please allow up to an hour from finishing your solves to them being uploaded. After all the times of a round has been entered, you can see if you are in the following round.

Q. Who can I ask for help on the day?
Your Delegates and Organizers for this competition will be wearing appropriate lanyards/badges/Identity card on the competition day, feel free to ask them any questions you may have on the day.

Q. Can I help on the day?
Of course! Throughout the day we will need judges and runners so please see our Delegates to ask how you can best assist.

Q. How do I find out about other upcoming competitions in Tamil Nadu?
You can find out about upcoming competitions in Tamil Nadu by following us in our Instagram Page SpeedCubers India Instagram.
Or join us in this WhatsApp Group SCI Announcements

Q: How do I get a WCA ID?
After official results are posted after the competitions you will receive an email with information on your WCA ID.

Q: I lost a puzzle at the competition, what should I do?
There are hundreds of puzzles at these events, make sure to keep yours together so you don't lose them! Keeping them in a bag and looking after it at all times is recommended. If you do lose a puzzle (or anything else), please speak to us at the event or contact the organisational team, it is possible someone has handed it in to us.

Arun Kannan: akannan@worldcubeassociation.org
Sai Mrudhun: smrudhun@worldcubeassociation.org
Sanjay Kumar: kumarssanjay809@gmail.com
Mohamed Arif: marif@worldcubeassociation.org

Schedule will be available after the Registration Closes

You can find an individual schedule here before the competition here. Each competitor will be provided with a printed copy of their individual group assignments at registration booth.

Throughout the competition we will also need judges, runners and scramblers. All competitors will need to do some judging at the bare minimum, usually in other groups of your events, the more events you do the more your will need to help out. If you don't know how to help please come and ask, there is almost always something for you to do.

This guide brings together the available travel and accommodation information in a simple format so that a visitor can quickly decide how to reach KCT, compare transport options, and choose a nearby hotel.

1. At a Glance
• From the airport: a pre-booked taxi is the recommended option, while the TNSTC bus is the lowest-cost choice.
• From the railway station: taxis and app-based cabs offer the quickest journey, while the city bus is the most economical option.
• From Gandhipuram Central Bus Stand: Route 111 / 111A is the most strongly recommended direct bus option to the KCT area.
• For accommodation: Super Collection O Saravanampatti is listed as the closest budget option.

2. From the Airport
For visitors arriving by air, the best option depends on whether the priority is convenience, budget, or travel time.
Option Estimated Fare Estimated Time Best For
• Pre-booked Taxi

• Uber / Ola
• Auto-rickshaw

• TNSTC Bus

3. From the Railway Station
Visitors arriving by train can choose between a private/app-based ride, an auto-rickshaw, or the TNSTC city bus.
Option Estimated Fare Estimated Time
• Taxi ₹400–600
• Uber/ Ola ₹350-500
• Auto ₹300-400
• TNSTC Bus ₹20-40

4. From Gandhipuram Central Bus Stand
Gandhipuram is an important starting point for reaching the KCT area by bus. The routes below are organized so that visitors can compare the route, fare, journey time and frequency at a glance.
Route Journey:
• 111 / 111A Gandhipuram → Ganapathy → Prozone Mall → Saravanampatti → KGISL (near KCT) → KCT ₹30–35
• 45C Gandhipuram → Ganapathy → Saravanampatti → Kovilpalayam → Annur ₹35–40
• 78 Chinna Thadagam → … → KCT area → Gandhipuram ₹25–30
• 115 Gandhipuram → SITRA, Saravanampatti → returns to Gandhipuram ₹35–40

If you are travelling from Gandhipuram and want the simplest option, Route 111 / 111A is the most recommended choice. It travels through Ganapathy, Prozone Mall and Saravanampatti before reaching the KGISL / KCT area.
Route 45C is another useful option for Saravanampatti. Route 78 serves the KCT area from the Chinna Thadagam side, while Route 115 connects Gandhipuram with the SITRA / Saravanampatti area.

5. Distances & Arrival-Point Overview
Starting Point Approx. Distance to KCT Useful Note
Airport 10–12 km Taxi / cab is the convenient choice; bus is the budget choice.
Railway Station 10–11 km Multiple transport options are listed.
Gandhipuram 8–10 km Direct bus routes are available.

6. Auto-Rickshaw Information
.Fares should be treated as estimates from the source and may vary depending on traffic, time and local conditions.
Location
• Airport ₹400–600
• Railway Station ₹300–400
• Gandhipuram Bus Stand ₹200–300
• Saravanampatti ₹50–100

7. Accommodation Near KCT
The accommodation list is grouped below.
• Super Collection O Saravanampatti. 2.5 km
• MRM Residency. 3–4 km
• Holiday Residency. 4–5 km
• Super Hotel O Ganapathy. 4.1 km
• Zone By The Park. 11–13 km
• The Residency Towers. 10–12 km

We are not associated with any of these hotels.

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Participants from the same state can come together as a team to participate in the States Cup. Teams must consist of 3 participants.

Please refer to the registration link for detailed instructions. (LINK)

If 16 teams as individual states aren't filled completely. The next teams will be selected as per this priority:
1. Union territories which is combined with their neighbouring states
2. Multiple teams from the same state with priority of sum of ranks

The prizes are as follows:

Winners: Individual Trophies 🏆
Runner up: Individual Silver medals 🥈
Second Runner up: Individual Bronze medals 🥉

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Live Results

Live results will be provided via WCALive.
It may take up to an hour between times being set and them appearing online.

TBA!!