1- Competition Dates and Place: The 14th GKDC is scheduled to be held in Coimbatore from 24 to 28 February 2027.
2- Team Registration: Early Bird registration for CV and EV categories will commence from 1 February 2026. Teams must complete registration through the official GKDC registration portal. Click here to register your team.
3- Registration Slots: The 14th GKDC is limited to a total of 110 team slots, distributed as follows:
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CV Category: 60 slots
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EV Category: 50 slots
4- Registration Fee:
| Offer Category |
Description |
Valid Until |
Fee per Team (Excluding 18% GST) |
| Early Bird |
Register between 1–28 Feb 2026 |
28 Feb 2026 |
₹ 29,999 |
| Women in GKDC |
Teams consisting entirely of female members |
31 March 2026 |
₹ 19,999 |
| Student Chapter |
For teams affiliated with ISNEE Student Chapters |
31 March 2026 |
₹ 27,999 |
| Loyalty Rewards |
Teams returning from ISNEE Design Competitions (GKDC, Quad Torc, Formula Green, FOMBI) |
31 March 2026 |
₹ 30,999 |
| Standard Registration |
General fee with no discounts (subject to dynamic pricing) |
Effective from 1 April 2026 |
₹ 33,999 |
GKDC follows a dynamic pricing model, under which the registration fee is revised every month with a marginal increment. Upon expiry of all applicable offers, registrations will continue under the Standard Registration Fee mentioned above.
5- Discount Offer Validity: The Early Bird Offer is valid from 1–28 February 2026. All other discounted offers remain valid until 31 March 2026.
6- Registration Duration: Registrations shall be closed immediately upon exhaustion of available slots, subject to confirmation of payment.
7- Important Dates and Submissions: Teams must strictly adhere to the deadlines specified in the official Event Timeline for submissions and competition-related activities.
8- Team Member Limit: The default team strength is limited to 25 members, which is included under the standard registration fee. Teams seeking to increase their team size beyond this limit may do so by paying ₹1,799 per additional member (excluding GST), subject to approval.
9- Workshop: GKDC conducts technical workshops to enhance participants’ understanding of vehicle design, rules, and best practices. Each team is mandated to enrol a minimum of three (3) members in at least one workshop, selected based on regional suitability.
10- Design Review: The Design Review is an optional, advisory interaction between teams and experienced design judges. It enables teams to seek clarifications on the rulebook, discuss design concepts, and receive constructive feedback. The review carries no evaluation weight and does not contribute to competition scoring.
11- Driver Training Program: All teams must register a minimum of three (3) drivers, and all registered drivers must successfully complete the official ISNEE-conducted driver training program prior to any on-track activity. This training ensures drivers are technically prepared, skill-competent, and capable of safely participating in all dynamic rounds of GKDC. Untrained drivers are strictly prohibited from operating vehicles on the racetrack. This requirement is enforced to maintain uniform driving standards, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and overall event safety.
12- Waiting List and Withdrawals: Teams placed on the waiting list may be promoted to the participating list up to two weeks prior to the competition, subject to withdrawals. Upon promotion, teams will have 72 hours to complete payment to secure participation.
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Teams on the waiting list must comply with the same documentation and submission deadlines as participating teams.
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Teams on either list that are unable to attend the event must formally notify the officials and withdraw to facilitate slot reallocation.