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Everything you need to know before you form a team and apply.
About the festival
What is the Boeing National Aeromodelling Festival?
A two-day national festival of design, building and flight, organised by Techkriti'27 in association with the Aeromodelling Club, IIT Kanpur. It takes place on 28th–29th November 2026 at IIT Kanpur.
Do I need any aeromodelling experience?
No. The festival is open to students from every stream and background, and no prior experience is required.
What will we do at the festival?
You will learn the basics of aeromodelling, get a walkthrough of the aircraft design, and build and fly an aircraft model under supervision.
Teams and eligibility
Who can take part?
Students from any engineering or science department, from anywhere in India, are eligible to participate.
What is the size of a team?
Each team must have 4–5 members:a maximum of 5.
Can I apply on my own?
Applications are submitted as a team. We kindly request you to form your team first and then submit a single application on behalf of your team.
Registration and selection
Are there any registration charges for the workshops?
No, the workshops are conducted free of cost.
How do I register for the event?
The registration form is available through the Workshops page of the website, which links to the registration page.
What is the application deadline, and can it be extended?
Applications close on 10th November 2026. We are sorry to inform you that, due to various constraints, the deadlines cannot be extended under any circumstances.
What is the criteria for making the shortlist?
Selection mainly depends on the technical aspect and enthusiasm that the teams showcase in their application form. Additionally, we look for teams that would bring more diversity to the participation pool.
How do I get to know the selection results?
Once the shortlist has been compiled, you will receive a mail on your registered email ID.
At IIT Kanpur
Are accommodation and food provided?
Yes. Accommodation is provided for the nights of 27th and 28th November 2026, and meals are provided as set out in the workshop terms and conditions. No dinner or accommodation is provided on 29th November.
Will we receive certificates?
Yes. All participants receive official certificates from Boeing and IIT Kanpur.
Do we get to keep an aircraft?
Yes. You can take home an RC plane kit of your own, subject to terms and conditions.
Contacting the organisers
How do I contact the Head Events to address my queries?
All workshop or event related queries can be sent to aeroclub_snt@iitk.ac.in or to the coordinators listed on the Team page, with the subject “Query: YOUR QUERY HERE” (without quotes). For example: Query: Is it compulsory for all registered members to attend the event?
Please note: Due to the large number of emails we receive every year, we use a script to filter our emails. Please stick to the mailing guidelines mentioned above.
Still have a question?
Write to aeroclub_snt@iitk.ac.in with the subject “Query: YOUR QUERY HERE”, or follow @boeing_fes_iitk on Instagram for updates.