Category Directory
All EIRO 2026 competition categories, rules, and requirements
Register your teams under the correct category before the deadline. Rule documents are published on the official EIRO website. Your school can enter multiple categories, with separate team registrations per category.
Sumo Wrestling
Sumo WrestlingHead-to-head elimination brackets. Best of 3 bouts.
Team Size
2 members
Fee
₹500 / team
Eligibility
Grade 5+
Rules
SUMO-v2026.1
Equipment / Materials:
Custom sumo robot ≤ 500g, ≤ 10×10cm
Maze Solver
Maze SolverFastest time wins. Multiple attempts, best is scored.
Team Size
2 members
Fee
₹500 / team
Eligibility
Grade 6+
Rules
MAZE-v2026.1
Equipment / Materials:
Autonomous maze-solving robot
Wall Following
Wall FollowingFastest time wins. Multiple attempts, best is scored.
Team Size
2 members
Fee
₹500 / team
Eligibility
Grade 6+
Rules
WALL-v2026.1
Equipment / Materials:
Wall-following robot, IR sensors allowed
Eco City — Smart Waste Management
Eco City — Smart Waste ManagementPanel of judges score against published criteria.
Team Size
2–5 members
Fee
Free
Eligibility
Grade 7+
Rules
ECOCITY-v2026.1
Equipment / Materials:
Prototype + presentation materials
NextGen Factory — Industrial Automation
NextGen Factory — Industrial AutomationCombines timed runs with rubric presentation.
Team Size
2–5 members
Fee
Free
Eligibility
Grade 8+
Rules
NEXTGEN-v2026.1
Equipment / Materials:
Automation model + technical report
Young Innovator Junior
Young Innovator JuniorPanel of judges score against published criteria.
Team Size
2–6 members
Fee
Free
Eligibility
Grade 6–8
Rules
INNOV-JR-v2026.1
Equipment / Materials:
Working prototype, open technology
Young Innovator Senior
Young Innovator SeniorPanel of judges score against published criteria.
Team Size
2–6 members
Fee
Free
Eligibility
Grade 9–12
Rules
INNOV-SR-v2026.1
Equipment / Materials:
Working prototype, open technology