The XCEL International Competitions follow a two-round format to identify and nurture talented students in Math, Robotics, and CogaT.

CogatXcel

National Round: Computerized (80 mins)

• 20 multiple choice questions (2 points each correct answer)
• 5 open ended questions (3 points each correct answer)

International Round- Paper Based (90 mins)

• 25 multiple choice questions (2 points each correct answer)
• 5 open ended questions (3 points each correct answer)

!NO PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS!

RobotiXcel

 National Round:

• Online submission of robot designs and documentation.
• Participants create detailed designs, schematics, and explanations of their robots.
• Evaluation based on creativity, functionality, innovation, and practicality of the design.
• Duration: To be determined by XCEL, typically 60-90 days for submission.
• Scoring: Judges review and score submissions based on predefined criteria.
• Medals: Gold, Silver, Bronze awarded based on percentile ranking of submissions.

International Round:

• On-site showcase and presentation of robot designs held in the USA.
• Finalists present their robot designs to a panel of judges.
• Emphasis on explaining design choices, demonstrating functionality, and addressing questions from the judges.
• Participants may also showcase physical prototypes or models of their robots.
• Judged by a panel of experts in robotics engineering and design.
• Medals, certificates, and cash prizes awarded to top performers based on the judging criteria.

National Round (Online):

The National Round takes place on the XCEL platform, where students from diverse countries engage in a competitive online challenge. Participants answer multiple-choice questions, and the results are automatically evaluated and recorded by the computer system. To participate, students must register through their country's designated partners.

Global Finals (Elevating Excellence at UCLA):

Students who excel in the National Round are invited to the International Round, held at UCLA, where they face a more challenging and traditional paper-based exam. This esteemed stage brings together top talent from around the world, promoting a spirit of global unity and academic excellence. Participants can engage with peers from diverse backgrounds, sharing knowledge and ideas in a rich cultural exchange.