Gambitor 5.0
Compete with India's brightest minds. Think. Solve. Conquer.
GambitoR 5.0 is a national-level championship by Outreach Cell, IIT Roorkee for Classes 8–12, testing science, mathematics, reasoning, and problem-solving through an immersive Minecraft-inspired experience. Top performers advance to an on-campus round at IIT Roorkee.
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Eligibility
- Students of Classes 8–12
- Individual participation
- Open to school students across India
- Separate category for each class
- No prior IIT Roorkee affiliation required
Competition Structure
- Inception Round — Online 90-minute examination
- Class-wise sections for Classes 8–12
- Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Logical Reasoning
- Top performers from each category advance to the Pinnacle Round
- Pinnacle Round — On-campus at IIT Roorkee
- Technical challenges, assessments and problem-solving activities
- Fully sponsored 3-day IIT Roorkee campus experience for qualifiers
Benefits
- Fully sponsored 3-day IIT Roorkee campus experience for Pinnacle qualifiers
- Travel and accommodation support for shortlisted students
- Experience IIT Roorkee's campus and academic environment
- Participate in technical challenges and advanced assessments
- Certificate of Participation for participants
- Certificate of Excellence for shortlisted students
- Opportunity to win cash prizes and exciting rewards
Prizes & Rewards
- Winner — ₹50,000 + Certificate
- First Runner-up — ₹30,000 + Certificate
- Second Runner-up — ₹20,000 + Certificate
- Pinnacle Round Qualifiers — Fully sponsored 3-day IIT Roorkee trip + Certificate of Excellence
- All participants who appear for the exam — Certificate of Participation
Partners & Collaborators
- Outreach Cell, IIT Roorkee
- IIT Roorkee
- School2Startup
Frequently asked questions
Who can participate in GambitoR 5.0?
Students studying in Classes 8–12 can participate individually.
Is GambitoR 5.0 online?
The Inception Round is conducted online. Shortlisted students participate in the Pinnacle Round at IIT Roorkee.
How long is the Inception Round?
The Inception Round is a 90-minute examination.
What subjects are covered?
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Logical Reasoning are covered in the Inception Round.
What happens after the Inception Round?
Top performers from each class category are shortlisted for the Pinnacle Round at IIT Roorkee.
Is the IIT Roorkee trip sponsored?
Yes. Shortlisted Pinnacle Round participants receive a fully sponsored 3-day IIT Roorkee trip, including travel and accommodation.
Do participants receive certificates?
Yes. Participants who appear for the examination receive a Certificate of Participation, while shortlisted candidates receive a Certificate of Excellence.
What are the class-wise categories?
Class VIII — Astrox, Class IX — Areteox, Class X — Metiox, Class XI — Apollox, and Class XII — Athenox.