Indian Nationals 2019
- Date
- Apr 11 - 14, 2019
- City
- Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Venue
Shiv Nadar University
- Address
- NH91, Tehsil Dadri, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh - 201314
- Details
Indoor Sports Complex
- Website
- Indian Nationals 2019 website
- Contact
- Organizers
- Abhijit AJ, Akash Rupela, Dhruv Arora, Hemang Sarkar, Koduri Siddharth Choudary, Kunal Oak, Piyush Passi, Prabhnoor Virk, Prakshal Jain, Praneet Srivastava, Sanjana Srinivasan, Shivam Gupta, Shubham Kumar, Somya Bansal, and Ujjawal Pabreja
- WCA Delegates
- Akash Rupela, Akula Pavan Kumar, Daniel M. James, Sachin Arvind, Shresth Shah, Somya Srivastava, and Ujjawal Pabreja
- Download all the competition's details as PDF .
- Information
This is the Indian National Championship. Competitors of all countries can receive prizes. However, only Indians can win titles and medals.
- Events
- Main event
- Competitors
- 291
- Registration period
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Online registration opened Sunday, December 30, 2018 at 6:30 PM UTC and closed Sunday, March 31, 2019 at 6:29 PM UTC.
- Registration requirements
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This competition is over, click here to display the registration requirements it used.Register for this competition here.
There is a competitor limit of 400 competitors.
The base registration fee for this competition is ₹300 (Indian Rupee).
Registration fees won't be refunded under any circumstance.
No on the spot registrations will be accepted.
Fee Structure
A base fee of ₹300 and an additional fee of ₹50 per event is applicable till 31st January 2019, after which it will increase as shown below. For example, if you compete in three events, your fees is ₹300 + (3 x ₹50 )= ₹450.
Date Base Fee (₹) Event Fee (₹) Upto 31 January 300 50 1 February - 28 February 350 50 1 March - 31 March 400 50 You can also register offline for the competition at one of the competitions listed in the Offline Registration Tab by paying in cash to the competition delegate. The list of these competitions will be updated as more competitions are added. The offline registration fee will be the same as the online registration fee."
- Highlights
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Click here to display the highlights of the competition.
Ujjawal Pabreja won with an average of 7.76 seconds in the 3x3x3 Cube event. Rituraj Sohoni finished second (8.31) and Bhargav Narasimhan finished third (8.40).
Asian records: Arnav Arora 3x3x3 One-Handed 7.88 (single).
| Event | Name | Best | Average | Representing | Solves | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3x3x3 Cube | Ujjawal Pabreja | 6.91 | 7.76 | India | 7.42 | 7.70 | 8.15 | 8.48 | 6.91 | |||
| 2x2x2 Cube | Arnav Arora | 1.69 | 1.87 | India | 2.11 | 1.95 | 1.69 | 1.78 | 1.88 | |||
| 4x4x4 Cube | Rituraj Sohoni | 26.50 | 30.95 | India | 26.50 | 31.86 | 29.17 | 34.51 | 31.82 | |||
| 5x5x5 Cube | Arnav Arora | 51.98 | 1:00.43 | India | 51.98 | 1:02.77 | 1:06.72 | 1:02.99 | 55.52 | |||
| 6x6x6 Cube | Arnav Arora | 1:52.81 | 1:54.61 | India | 1:54.90 | 1:56.13 | 1:52.81 | |||||
| 7x7x7 Cube | Kunal Oak | 2:34.01 | 2:34.89 | NR | India | 2:36.04 | 2:34.62 | 2:34.01 | ||||
| 3x3x3 Blindfolded | Shivam Bansal | 24.96 | DNF | India | 40.77 | 24.96 | DNF | |||||
| 3x3x3 Fewest Moves | Ujjawal Pabreja | 29 | 29.33 | India | 29 | 29 | 30 | |||||
| 3x3x3 One-Handed | Bhargav Narasimhan | 11.77 | 13.03 | India | 12.85 | 12.83 | 13.52 | 11.77 | 13.41 | |||
| Clock | Kush Girap | 6.49 | 7.52 | India | 6.77 | 8.60 | 9.80 | 6.49 | 7.20 | |||
| Megaminx | Nikhil Soares | 42.15 | 44.26 | India | 42.15 | 43.26 | 48.07 | 43.88 | 45.63 | |||
| Pyraminx | Aniket Das | 2.10 | 2.79 | India | 3.45 | 2.10 | 2.97 | 3.13 | 2.28 | |||
| Skewb | Mani Kumar | 2.69 | 3.77 | India | 2.69 | 6.05 | 3.46 | 3.63 | 4.23 | |||
| Square-1 | Harsh Vinayak | 11.18 | 14.04 | India | 11.18 | 13.27 | 14.70 | 14.15 | 22.28 | |||
| 4x4x4 Blindfolded | Shivam Bansal | 2:38.44 | DNF | India | 2:38.44 | DNF | 4:43.72 | |||||
| 5x5x5 Blindfolded | Shivam Bansal | 5:13.41 | NR | DNF | India | 8:59.74 | 5:13.41 | DNF | ||||
| 3x3x3 Multi-Blind | Shivam Bansal | 35/42 1:00:02 | India | 35/42 1:00:02 | 30/36 1:00:00 | |||||||
| 3x3x3 With Feet | Mohammed Aiman Koli | 25.11 | 27.94 | India | 28.78 | 25.11 | 31.76 | 27.81 | 27.23 | |||
| Event | Round | Format | Time limit | Cutoff | Proceed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3x3x3 Cube | First round | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | Top 120 advance to next round | |
| Second round | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | Top 60 advance to next round | ||
| Semi Final | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | Top 16 advance to next round | ||
| Final | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | |||
| 2x2x2 Cube | First round | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | Top 90 advance to next round | |
| Second round | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | Top 20 advance to next round | ||
| Final | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | |||
| 4x4x4 Cube | First round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 3:20.00 | 2 attempts to get < 1:20.00 | Top 20 advance to next round |
| Final | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | |||
| 5x5x5 Cube | First round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 5:45.00 | 2 attempts to get < 2:15.00 | Top 14 advance to next round |
| Final | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | |||
| 6x6x6 Cube | First round | Bo1 / Mo3 | 10:00.00 | 1 attempt to get < 4:45.00 | Top 10 advance to next round |
| Final | Mo3 | 10:00.00 | |||
| 7x7x7 Cube | First round | Bo1 / Mo3 | 10:00.00 | 1 attempt to get < 6:30.00 | Top 10 advance to next round |
| Final | Mo3 | 10:00.00 | |||
| 3x3x3 Blindfolded | First round | Bo3 | 15:00.00 cumulative* | Top 12 advance to next round | |
| Final | Bo3 | 10:00.00 | |||
| 3x3x3 Fewest Moves | Final | Mo3 | 1 hour | ||
| 3x3x3 One-Handed | First round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 2:30.00 | 2 attempts to get < 1:00.00 | Top 40 advance to next round |
| Second round | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | Top 14 advance to next round | ||
| Final | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | |||
| Clock | First round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 1:15.00 | 2 attempts to get < 30.00 | Top 10 advance to next round |
| Final | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | |||
| Megaminx | First round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 5:45.00 | 2 attempts to get < 2:15.00 | Top 14 advance to next round |
| Final | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | |||
| Pyraminx | First round | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | Top 80 advance to next round | |
| Second round | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | Top 20 advance to next round | ||
| Final | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | |||
| Skewb | First round | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | Top 40 advance to next round | |
| Second round | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | Top 14 advance to next round | ||
| Final | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | |||
| Square-1 | First round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 2:00.00 | 2 attempts to get < 45.00 | Top 12 advance to next round |
| Final | Ao5 | 10:00.00 | |||
| 4x4x4 Blindfolded | Final | Bo3 | 30:00.00 cumulative* | ||
| 5x5x5 Blindfolded | Final | Bo3 | 45:00.00 cumulative* | ||
| 3x3x3 Multi-Blind | Final | Bo2 | 10:00.00 per cube, up to 60:00.00 | ||
| 3x3x3 With Feet | First round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 6:45.00 | 2 attempts to get < 2:45.00 | Top 12 advance to next round |
| Final | Ao5 | 10:00.00 |
Day 0 : 11 April, 2019
Setup and staff rounds (10 A.M. to 8 P.M.)
Day 1 : 12 April, 2019
Day 2 : 13 April, 2019
Day 3 : 14 April, 2019
Accommodation
Options Inside Campus
There are multiple stay options inside the campus, and will be available for pre-booking from 20 January on a first-come first-serve basis:
Please refer to our campus accommodation prospectus (LINK) for facility details and pictures.
| Name | Charges (per Night) |
|---|---|
| 2BHK Apartment | ₹3600 |
| 1BHK Apartment | ₹2700 |
| Studio Apartment | ₹2000 |
| Common Room (shared accommodation) | ₹500 |
Options Outside Campus
There are many hotels in Greater Noida, suitable for all types of travellers. Our prepaid bus service from Greater Noida (Pari Chowk) to the venue ensures seamless connectivity if you are not booking a private cab/ Ola/ Uber. Some of these are mentioned below for ease in your travel planning:
| Hotel | Star Rating | Links | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radisson Blu Hotel |  |
Booking.com | Expedia | Goibibo |
| Crowne Plaza | |
Booking.com | Expedia | Agoda |
| Jaypee Greens Golf and Spa Resort | |
Booking.com | Expedia | Goibibo |
| Savoy Suites |  |
Yatra | Savoy Suites | |
| Treebo The Nest Corporate |  |
Booking.com | Expedia | Treebo |
| Oyo 8430 Absin Hospitality | |
Booking.com | Agoda | Oyo |
| Oyo 9076 Absin Hospitality 2 | |
Booking.com | Agoda | Oyo |
| Angel NRI | |
Hotels.com | Goibibo | |
| Oyo 5470 Khushi Residence | |
Oyo |
Food
The SNU Dining Hall / Canteen serves excellent food throughout the day :
Meal Timings Breakfast 7:00 - 10:00 A.M. Lunch 12:00 - 3:00 P.M. Evening Snacks 3:30 - 6:00 P.M. Dinner 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. Midnight Snacks 11:00 - 12:00 A.M. The standard Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner menus of each day are available online (LINK) . Competitors can eat in either of the dining halls.
There will also be snacks stalls adjacent to the venue during the day.
Bus Service
A prepaid bus service to commute between Pari Chowk Metro Station and the Venue will be available as per the schedule below.
| Date | Time Slot | Source | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 April | Evening | Pari Chowk Metro Station | SNU |
| 12-14 April | Morning | Pari Chowk Metro Station | SNU |
| 12-14 April | Evening | SNU | Pari Chowk Metro Station |
| 15 April | Morning | SNU | Pari Chowk Metro Station |
Each trip will cost ₹100. Exact bus timing details and Pre-booking information will be available once registration opens.
Air and Train Travel
The nearest Airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The nearest Railway stations are Dadri (DDR), New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS), Nizammudin Railway Station (NZM).
Know the Metro Colors
Reaching the Venue
A video with travel directions from the airport and railway station, as well as road travel from Pari Chowk will be shared here by February 2019.
Tentative Cab Fares to SNU and Transit Times (Ola)
| Source | Cost | Transit Time (Minutes) |
|---|---|---|
| Pari Chowk | ₹250 | 25 |
| NZM Railway Station | ₹700 | 60 |
| NDLS Railway Station | ₹800 | 80 |
| Airport | ₹1150 | 100 |
Note: The prices and traffic may vary due to natural fluctuation. We recommend using Ola and not Uber as it's cheaper in the area.
Visa Helpline
For any help regarding VISA or official invitiations, please write to us or call us at +91 8447852838
Worlds of Wonder water park trip
To unwind after the competition, we are organizing an official trip on Monday, 15th April after the competition to Worlds of Wonder water park. If you are interested, please fill the form. (FORM)
States Cup
Inspired by the success of Nations Cup at World Championship 2017, teams from states all over India will compete in a knockout format. You can apply in teams of 3. Please refer to the registration link for detailed instructions. (LINK)
Q1. Can I add more events after my registration is approved?
Yes, one can add more events after completing the registration and payment process. Please write to us giving details of the same and we'll be glad to assist you.
NOTE - Addition of events facility is available only before the registration period ends, no requests will be entertained under any circumstance after 31st March 2019.
Q2. Can I change/remove the events I've registered for?
No, changing/removing events after your registration is approved is not allowed.
Q3: What are the rules of this event?
The competition follows the WCA Regulations. Here is a video summarizing the important ones. There will be an official competitor tutorial on Saturday at 10:15 A.M. where all important rules will be explained.
Q4: Do I have to use my own cube to compete?
Yes! You are responsible for your own hardware in order to compete. This means you should bring your own puzzles.
Q5: What is the normal age of competitors at these events? Are there age divisions?
The competition is open to competitors of all age and gender. There will be only one combined ranking.
Q6: How do I find the results?
All results are posted on the WCA website within a week after the competition finishes. However, for the day of competing, go to Cubecomps to find information about current events. This is also where you will find information about upcoming rounds of events. Remember, the results are entered by a human so please be patient if you do not see your results immediately.
Q7: Can I attend the competition without competing? Do guests of competitors need to pay for the competition?
Yes, you can attend the competition as a spectator.
No. All spectators are free to attend the competition at no cost. There is payment only to compete. However, if you require any other facilities such as travel and accommodation, that will be paid for.
Q8: Can I have fun at this event?
More than you can imagine! Solving is just one part of the competition. There are also many unofficial events and seminars for you to have a wholesome experience.
Offline Registration
Apart from registering online at our website, you also have the option to register offline at some Indian competitions by paying in cash to the delegate at the competition. The registration fee will be same as the online fee. The list of competitions at which this service is available is listed below. New competitions will be added with time to this list as they are announced:
| Competition | Date | City |
|---|---|---|
| Oculus Cube Open 2019 | 19-20 Jan 2019 | Mumbai |
| Chandigarh Open 2019 | 19 Jan 2019 | Chandigarh |
| CMI Tessellate Cube Open 2019 | 1-3 Feb 2019 | Chennai |
| MathSoc Open 2019 | 9-10 Feb 2019 | Delhi |
| IISERK Spring Open 2019 | 9 Feb 2019 | Kolkata |
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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).
A cumulative time limit may be enforced (see Regulation A1a2).
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.