NESTival'26 | The NEST School | Inter-School Art, Tech & Sports Championship 2026

19 Inter-School Competitions

Official Festival Lineup

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Showing all 19 Competitions Deadline: Tuesday, Oct 6th, 2026

Art & Creative Track (6)

Dance • Music • Improv • Culinary

VIBE CHECK (Dance) Level I & II • Group (Up to 12) • 4 Mins • Open Theme

Any dance style or fusion is allowed as long as it fits the theme.
No AI-generated visuals or music. Pre-recorded music is allowed.
Props allowed but must be pre-declared and safe.
Media must be submitted 48 hours before the event (.mp3/.wav).

INDIE BLEND (Music) Level I & II • Solo / Group (Up to 8) • Live Instruments • Solo 3m / Group 6m

Entirely live performance, no pre-recorded tracks or karaoke.
No lip-syncing permitted.
Original compositions or creative renditions are encouraged.

PLOT LUCK (Improv) Level I & II • Group (3–6) • 7 Mins • Prompts on the Spot

No scripts allowed — must be fully improvised.
Teams receive prompts at the registration counter.
No offensive or inappropriate language/themes.

MANGA MASTERPIECES (Visual Art) Level I & II • Solo • 90 Mins • Cyberpunk & Sci-Fi Manga

Submissions must be 100% hand-drawn live during competition.
Standard drawing paper provided; bring traditional mediums.
No digital devices, reference photos, or AI allowed.
Spray paints, oil paints, and pre-cut stencils are prohibited.

ECO HUES (Rangoli / Eco Art) Level I & II • Group (Up to 4) • 90 Mins • Sustainable Planet

Only natural, biodegradable materials allowed (flowers, pulses, rice flour).
3 m × 3 m workspace provided per team.
Plastic, glitter, synthetic paints are strictly prohibited.

NEST MASTER CHEF (Fireless) Level I & II • Group • 45–60 Mins • Eat the Rainbow

Prepared without using fire, stove, oven, microwave, or heating appliances.
Must contain at least 5 different natural colours or 5 major ingredients.
Artificial food colours are not permitted.
Final assembly and plating must happen at the venue.

Tech, AI & Robotics Track (5)

Drones • AI Comics • Robo Soccer • Pitching

DRONE DASH (Obstacle Race) Level I & II • Up to 2 Pilots • Precision Obstacle Course

Participants must bring their own drone, fully charged.
Organizers will not provide drones.
Safety gear (goggles, propeller guards) is mandatory.

KICKBOT ARENA (Robo Soccer) Level I & II • Teams of 2 • 4 Matches Total • 1v1 Format

Only battery-powered bots allowed (autonomous or RC).
Max size: 15x15x15 cm, Max weight: 2 kg.
1v1 format, 1 minute per game, 4 matches total.

AI COMIC STRIP (AI Art) Level I & II • Up to 2 • 2 Hours • AI Prompting & Storytelling

Bring a device with AI access and use own subscriptions.
No plagiarism / copy-paste from pre-written stories.
Core story and images must be AI-generated (5 images max).

SHARK TANK JR (Pitch) Level I & II • Solo / Group (Up to 4) • Pitch 4m | Q&A 2m

Pitches must be original student work.
Submit one-page summary & slides 48 hours before.
Prototypes must be safe and quick to set up (max 2 mins).

GAMEVERSE (Game Dev) Teams 2–3 • 90–120 Mins • Level I: Play IT! • Level II: Save the Planet

Game must be original (Scratch, MakeCode, Roblox, GDevelop, Python).
Must contain clear objective, start/end conditions, levels, and scoring.
Level II must require player decision-making and environmental theme.

Sports & Athletics Arena (8)

Turf Football • Cricket • Basketball • Archery • Racket Sports

5-A-SIDE FOOTBALL (Turf) U11, U13, U15, U17 • 5 + 3 Players (Max 8) • 12-2-12 Mins • Knockout

Knockout format played on NEST School Football Turf.
Rolling substitutions are permitted.
Shin guards and turf shoes mandatory.

TENNIS BALL CRICKET (6-Over) School Teams • 6 Overs per Innings • Heavy Tennis Ball

Max 2 overs per bowler.
Wide / No-ball = 1 run + extra delivery / free hit.
Ties resolved via a 1-over Super Over.

BASKETBALL (Under 13 & 15) U13, U15 (Boys & Girls) • 5 on Court (Max 12) • 4 Quarters

Standard basketball rules apply (traveling, double dribble).
Ties resolved via 3-minute overtime periods.
Proper sports attire and court shoes mandatory.

BADMINTON (Singles & Doubles) U14 & U18 (Boys & Girls) • 15 Mins • 11 Pts Rally System

Played using rally-point system (11 points, win by 2).
Diagonal serve from behind service line into opponent court.
Shuttle landing outside marked court is considered out.

ARCHERY (Target Precision) Level I (U14) & Level II (U18) • Boys & Girls • Target Precision

Follow referee instructions and handle bows/arrows safely at all times.
Only approved bows, arrows, and protective equipment may be used.
Shoot only when referee gives signal; stay behind shooting line.

PICKLEBALL (Court Game) U14 & U18 (Boys & Girls) • Singles / Doubles • 11 Pts

Serve diagonally, two-bounce rule applies.
Matches played to 11 points (win by 2).
Ties might use deciding point or short tie-break.

PADDLE BALL (Court Clash) U14 & U18 (Boys & Girls) • Singles / Doubles • 11 Pts

Use paddle and ball provided, remain in designated court area.
Matches played to 11 points (win by 2).
Ties might use deciding point or short tie-break.

RIFLE SHOOTING (Precision) U15 & U18 • Individual Precision Competition

Only organiser-approved rifles and ammunition permitted.
Safety is highest priority. Follow range officer commands strictly.
Highest total score from target ring hits wins.

Festival Timetable

Schedule & Timings

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08:30 AM

Registrations & Reporting

Participant verification, badge & kit collection, and campus briefing.

09:00 AM

Prelims & Competitions Kickoff

Art, Tech & Sports preliminary matches and creative showdowns commence.

01:00 PM

Lunch & Networking Break

Complimentary nutritious meals provided to all registered participants.

04:30 PM

Day 1 Wrap-up

Day 1 qualifiers announced for championship finals.

Essential Rules & Information

Event Guidelines

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Level I (Junior): Grades 4–7 • Level II (Senior): Grades 8–12 • Sports Divisions: Under 11, Under 13, Under 14, Under 15, Under 17, Under 18

Deadline: Tuesday, October 6th, 2026.
Report to venue 30 minutes before your scheduled event time.
School ID cards/badges must be worn by participants at all times.
Participants may take part in multiple events provided schedules don't clash.

School-appropriate content only (no offensive language/themes).
Strict adherence to allocated stage & pitch time limits.
Participants are responsible for their own belongings and equipment.

Submit audio/video media files 48h prior (.mp3/.wav/.mp4).
Carry backup media files in a USB drive on the event day.
Bring required props, cables, and drone batteries. Max 2 mins setup time.

The decisions of the judges and referees are final and binding.
In case of a tie, official tie-breaking rules or jury discretion applies.

Stage & Professional Sound • Wireless Mics & Pro Lighting • Dedicated Tech Support & High-Speed Wi-Fi • Green Rooms • Complimentary Nutritious Lunch

Meenakshi Sundararajan Group of Institutions

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