The competition
Rounds and dates
The three rounds, how results are published, and the important dates.
The stages
Three rounds, one path
Only those who pass a round take part in the next one.
- 1Method: MCQ
Selection round
A multiple-choice exam, online, from any device with an internet connection. - 2Method: video submission
Knockout qualifiers
100 contestants from both groups go through to the final. - 3Method: Sirat presentation
Final round
In the style of a television reality show, 10 marks per episode. Contestants meet each episode’s challenge on the way to the grand finale and the top prize.
The final round
The final round is held in the style of a television reality show. Contestants meet each episode’s challenge and compete in the grand finale for the top prize.
Schedule
Important dates
If a date changes, we announce it on this page and on every registered participant’s dashboard.
25 November 2026
Registration opens
15 February 2027
Registration closes
19 – 20 March 2027
Selection round
To be announced
Selection round results
18 April 2027
Knockout qualifiers
To be announced
Final
Results
How results are published
- Results are published after the exam window has closed for everyone.
- Students are ranked by score; with an equal score, the shorter time comes first, and an equal score and time share a rank.
- After publication you see your own score, your answers and the correct answers on your dashboard. The leaderboard shows each student’s rank, name and institution.