IIT Kharagpur Spring Open 2024
- Date
- Mar 17, 2024
- City
- Kharagpur, West Bengal, India
- Venue
Vikramshila V3
- Address
- IIT Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal 721302
- Details
V3 (Vikramshila V3), IIT Kharagpur
- Contact
- Organizers
- Jai Sachdev and Tegan Jain
- WCA Delegate
- Spondon Nath
- Download all the competition's details as PDF .
- Information
- Late entries won't be allowed to participate.
- Participants are expected to volunteer when not actively participating.
- New-comers are required to bring a valid goverment ID proof document for verification.
- Events
- Main event
- Competitors
- 26
- Registration period
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Online registration opened and closed .
- Registration requirements
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This competition is over, click here to display the registration requirements it used.Create a WCA account here if you don't have one.
If this is not your first competition, associate your WCA ID to your WCA account here.
Register for this competition here.
There is a competitor limit of 75 competitors.
The base registration fee for this competition is ₹500 (Indian Rupee).
Registration fees won't be refunded under any circumstance.
Registrants on the waiting list may be accepted onto the competitor list until .
If you are a registered competitor you may change your registered events until by contacting the organization team.
On the spot registrations will be accepted with a base registration fee of ₹700 (Indian Rupee).
Registration and Payment
- Highlights
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Click here to display the highlights of the competition.
Debanjan Poddar won with an average of 10.06 seconds in the 3x3x3 Cube event. Jai Sachdev finished second (10.30) and Tegan Jain finished third (10.56).
| Event | Name | Best | Average | Representing | Solves | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3x3x3 Cube | Debanjan Poddar | 9.46 | 10.06 | India | 10.69 | 12.54 | 9.46 | 9.61 | 9.88 | |||
| 2x2x2 Cube | Jai Sachdev | 1.82 | 2.60 | India | 2.47 | 8.88 | 3.16 | 2.17 | 1.82 | |||
| 4x4x4 Cube | Hitesh Kumar Bhuwalka | 31.73 | 35.42 | India | 42.42 | 37.98 | 35.26 | 33.03 | 31.73 | |||
| 5x5x5 Cube | Hitesh Kumar Bhuwalka | 56.46 | 1:03.14 | India | 56.46 | 58.52 | 1:12.40 | 1:06.73 | 1:04.17 | |||
| 3x3x3 One-Handed | Tegan Jain | 12.63 | 17.00 | India | 23.74 | 12.63 | 17.88 | 15.17 | 17.95 | |||
| Pyraminx | Ayush Patnaik | 2.97 | 3.85 | India | 3.13 | 4.16 | 4.77 | 2.97 | 4.26 | |||
Registration will be FREE for IIT Kharagpur Students
All Newcomers (people attending a WCA competition for the first time) are requested to get their valid ID proofs with Date of Birth Mentioned on it.
For the Returning Participants: Please claim your WCA ID if you have not claimed it yet. A guide is provided below.
First time participants
Step 1 - Sign-up on WCA. You must mention your full name without any abbreviations while creating your WCA profile.
Step 2 - Register for the competition
Step 3 - If you are a student of IIT Kharagpur please submit your student details and a photo of your ID card in the form: (https://forms.gle/YgVRqjMW8q8hoZQV7)
If not you can pay to the UPI mentioned in the following form: (https://forms.gle/MVFy9h1Vy93NSfsP9)
Returning participants
Step 1 - Sign-in using your email that you used for your previous competitions
Step 2 - Register for the competition.
Step 3 - If you are a student of IIT Kharagpur please submit your student details and a photo of your ID card in the form: (https://forms.gle/YgVRqjMW8q8hoZQV7)
If not you can pay to the UPI mentioned in the following form: (https://forms.gle/MVFy9h1Vy93NSfsP9)
Please do the payment of each participant separately.
Fee Structure
| No. of Events | *Registration Fees * |
|---|---|
| Any | Free (For KGPians) |
| 1 | ₹ 500 |
| 2 | ₹ 550 |
| 3 | ₹ 600 |
| 4 | ₹ 650 |
| 5 | ₹ 700 |
| 6 | ₹ 750 |
Notes:
1. You can't change the events once the registration period closes. There will be no refunds.
2. It is mandatory to pay the registration fees AND register on WCA to complete the full registration process.
3. Wait for 48 hours to get your registration confirmed after payment has been done.
4. The competitor limit is 75 people. This is mainly due to logistic issues. We do not currently have the manpower to provide an enjoyable experience for more competitiors. So if you want to ensure your participation in this comp kinidly follow all the steps in the registration process as quickly as possible.
5. Your registration is only confirmed once your name shows up on the competitor list.
6. On the Spot registration will be available at the competition if we are unable to reach 75 competitors at a base fee of ₹700
How to travel to IIT Kharagpur
Closest Airport
The closest airport to IIT Kharagpur is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata. It is 140km away from the college.
How to reach the college from the airport:
Taxi Services: Approx 3hrs
Trains: You can travel from the airport to any railway station nearby and take a train to Hijli station or Kharagpur station (Approx 3-4hrs)
Closest Railway Stations
The closest railway stations are Kharagpur Station and Hijli Station. Kharagpur Railway station is 4km away from the college and you can get totos from the station for around 100-200 Rs. Hijli Station borders the college boundary and is about 1km away from the main gate. You can walk from the station to the campus gate.
Where to find Vikramshila V3 (the competition venue)
You can follow the below given map to find the venue. You will also find V3 on google maps, you can follow that as well.
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For your convenience a map of IIT Kharagpur is attached below.
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The Cubeology is our Awards Sponsor for this Competition!
Coupons to The Cubeology will be awarded to all podium winners, best debutant, best female, and youngest participant. Moreover, they will be providing 8% off coupons storewide to all participants!
| Category | Prize |
|---|---|
| First Place (any event) | 15% off, Gold Medal, certificate |
| Second Place (any event) | 12% off, Silver Medal, certificate |
| Third Place (any event) | 10% off, Bronze Medal, certificate |
| Best Debutant (first-time participant) | 10% off, certificate |
| Fastest Female | 10% off, certificate |
| Youngest Cuber | 10% off, certificate |
| All Participants | 8% off, digital participation certificate |
It will not be possible for us to provide accomodation inside the IIT Kharagpur Campus, however listed below are some alternative hotels and guesthouses near our campus.
Hotels Near IIT Kharagpur
| Name | Distance from IIT Kharagpur | Contact | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel The Waldorf | 3km | 08001092222 | |
| The Hotel Park | 3.5km | 08373053400 | 2,200 Rs |
| Hotel Swagat | 1.5km | 9932481441 | 1,000 Rs |
| Geetalaya Guest House | 1km | 8637518598 | 1,000 Rs |
| Hotel Wonder Inn | 8.5km | 9735834440 | 4,000 Rs |
Greetings to all aspiring cubers! Brace yourself for an exhilarating plunge into a world of twists, turns, and mind-bending challenges. This event welcomes cubers of ANY age and experience level. Before you dive into the competition, here's what you need to know:
Rulebook Essentials: Familiarize yourself with the WCA Regulations, your ultimate guide to conquering the competition. Find them here: Regulations
Cubing 101: We've got you covered with a special video designed for newcomers. Learn the basics of competing and get ready to elevate your cubing skills. Watch the video here: YouTube
Ready to Conquer? If you're bubbling with excitement and eager to sign up, head over to our registration page and secure your spot in the competition.
Frequently Asked Questions: Unlocking the Secrets Early
Q: Do I need to bring my own cube?
A: Absolutely! Competitors are responsible for their own hardware, so don't forget to bring your trusty cube along.
Q: What's the typical age range of competitors?
A: All ages are welcome! Cubing knows no age limits!
Q: Where can I find the results?
A: Within a week after the competition concludes, results will be posted on the WCA page. For up-to-date information during the competition, visit live.worldcubeassociation.org. Results are manually entered, so please be patient if you don't see yours immediately. We will notify once results are posted through email.
Q: Are there different age divisions?
A: Nope! All competitors compete together, fostering a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere.
Q: Can spectators attend without paying?
A: Absolutely! Spectators can witness the excitement at no cost.
Q: Will I have fun at this event?
A: Absolutely! Cubing is an amazing experience, and we believe you'll have a blast at the competition!
Time limit
If you reach the time limit during your solve, the judge will stop you and your result will be DNF (see Regulation A1a4).
Cutoff
The result to beat to proceed to the second phase of a cutoff round (see Regulation 9g).
Format
The format describes how to determine the ranking of competitors based on their results. The list of allowed formats per event is described in Regulation 9b. See Regulation 9f for a description of each format.