The Nepal Robotics Olympiad, organized by the Robotics Association of Nepal (RAN), is a national-level competition where students in grades 7–12 design robotic solutions to address disaster response and societal issues. The competition includes school workshops, regional rounds, and a national final whose winning teams move on to represent Nepal at the global AI for Good – Robotics for Good Youth Challenge in Geneva.
Eligibility Criteria for RAN
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Open to students in grades 7 through 12 (junior and senior divisions).
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Teams of 2–4 members plus optional mentors.
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Must register via schools or through regional workshops coordinated by RAN.
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Commit to participating in workshops, regional qualifiers, and the national final.
How to apply for RAN
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Register your team through your school or via regional RAN workshops (Aug–Jan).
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Attend AI for Good preparatory training workshops offered to registered teams.
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Compete in regional rounds, typically held in January.
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Winners advance to the National Final (late February).
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Top junior & senior teams are selected to represent Nepal at the International Robotics for Good Youth Challenge in Geneva.