20th Edition | BITS Pilani Goa

Quark
2027

Meet Ronin. Nine panels, nine trials, three days in Goa.

Dates  5-7 Feb 2027
Venue  Goa Campus
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Panel 1 of 9 | Robotics

Roboficial

Build a bot. Put it in the arena. Last one running wins.

Combat robots, race bots, soccer and sumo, all head to head on track or in the ring.

  • RoboWars
  • RoboRace
  • RoboSoccer
  • RoboClench
  • RoboSumo
  • Time Challenge

Panel 2 of 9 | RC vehicles, aircraft, drones

Design & Build

Design it, build it, then race it or fly it.

Nitro buggies, FPV drones and fixed-wing aircraft on real mission profiles.

  • Drone Race
  • Burnout
  • Search & Rescue
  • Trailblazers

Panel 3 of 9 | Electronics

Electrify

Wire it. Code the chip. Prove it works.

Digital logic, microcontrollers, Verilog and chip design, from the EEE department.

  • Digilogica
  • μC Mania
  • RTL Rumble
  • Virtuoso Wars

Panel 4 of 9 | Coding

Programmers Inc

Solve it, hack it, ship it.

A national CTF, competitive programming and a 30-hour hackathon.

  • BITS-CTF
  • CodeJam
  • Hackathon

Panel 5 of 9 | Marketing, consulting, finance

Corporate

Pitch the idea. Close the deal.

Startup pitches in front of investors, case battles and finance challenges.

  • The Quark Ideathon
  • Regalia
  • Deal Dynamics
  • Case Crackdown
  • Marketing Mayhem
  • Fix the Product

Panel 6 of 9 | Quizzes

Elixir

Know more than the room.

The flagship Sci-Biz-Tech national quiz, plus games, anime and automotive rounds.

  • Quark National Quiz
  • Ganimatoonic
  • Torque & Trivia

Panel 7 of 9 | Esports

Matka

Bring your squad. Bring your aim.

Official brackets for the games your hostel actually plays.

  • Valorant
  • FIFA
  • BGMI

Panel 8 of 9 | For Goa schools

School Bag

A fest inside the fest, for school students.

Quiz, debate, logic puzzles and a science showcase. Points add up to a trophy for the best school.

  • Quiz
  • Debate
  • Enigmatica
  • Open Showcase

Panel 9 of 9 | Research

Specials

Show the work that matters.

Present original research or a working model to expert judges.

  • Poster Presentation

Quark 2027 | 5-7 February

Nine Panels.
Pick Yours.

RoboficialRobotics
Design & BuildRC vehicles, aircraft, drones
ElectrifyElectronics
Programmers IncCoding
CorporateMarketing, consulting, finance
ElixirQuizzes
MatkaEsports
School BagFor Goa schools
SpecialsResearch and posters
10,000+
Annual Footfall
Pan-India reach
150+
Colleges Represented
Top institutes
100+
Keynote Visionaries
Nobel laureates & CEOs

About the Festival | BITS Goa

Three Days of Tech, Code & Coastline in Goa

Organized every spring by the students of BITS Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus, Quark is one of India's biggest student-run technology festivals. Over 10,000 students travel from across the country to participate in combat robotics, 24-hour hackathons, rocket design challenges, and evening concerts by the Arabian Sea.

Robotics & Drone Arenas

RoboWars combat, line-tracking bots, and high-speed FPV drone racing.

Panels & Tech Talks

Keynotes from startup founders, ISRO scientists, and engineers.

✦

Student Ambassadorship: You act as the bridge between your college and BITS Goa, making sure your campus peers get early access to competitions, workshops, and fest registrations.

50+ Events

From Web3 hackathons to CAD mechanical designs.

3 Pronites

Star musical artists, DJs, and rock bands every evening.

150+ Colleges

IITs, NITs, BITS, and colleges from every corner of India.

Grand Finale

Tech competitions, esports & music pronites in Goa.

Official Partner Perks & Prizes

Perks & Rewards for Ambassadors

We have partnered with 9 top industry brands to provide verified prizes, paid internship interviews, and mentorship packages.

How Are Perks Awarded?

Points are accumulated through contingent registrations, campus poster drives, and verified event participation.

Transparent Criteria 🎯
TIER 1 • Top 10 CAs

Guaranteed Rabbit Invest paid internship interviews (₹10,000+ stipend) & Internshala Pro memberships.

TIER 2 • Top 25 CAs

HoverRobotix ₹10,000 gadget vouchers, Fueler Premium, and Book My Mentor flagship vouchers.

ALL ACTIVE AMBASSADORS

Fueler $800 Digital Bundle, 32 AI Toolkits, IMFS mock tests, and Finshots intelligence guides.

Rabbit Invest
Internship₹10,000+ Stipend/mo

Rabbit Invest

• Headline Internship Partner

1st Round Interview for Paid Internships

Direct gateway to financial technology & venture operations.

  • ✓Guaranteed 1st-round interview for paid internship programs
  • ✓₹10,000+ monthly stipend upon hiring selection
Partner BenefitTop 10 Performers
Fueler
Portfolio$900 Total Value

Fueler

• Portfolio Partner

Fueler Premium & $800 Digital Bundle

Showcase your dynamic proof-of-work and projects to top recruiters.

  • ✓1-Year Fueler Premium membership ($100 value)
  • ✓Access to $800 curated digital portfolio bundle
Partner BenefitPremium + Bundle
Book My Mentor
Mentorship₹2,000 Vouchers

Book My Mentor

• Mentorship Partner

Mentorship Vouchers & 32 AI Toolkits

Fast-track career transition into product management and leadership.

  • ✓₹2,000 mentorship credits for flagship career tracks
  • ✓Access to 32 AI Business & Product Strategy Toolkits
Partner Benefit1:1 Mentorship
Internshala
Career & SkillsPro Subscriptions

Internshala

• Career Partner

Internshala Pro & Certified Trainings

Priority applicant status and certified specialization courses.

  • ✓Full Internshala Pro memberships for top ambassadors
  • ✓Industry-recognized digital certifications for your resume
Partner BenefitTop Ambassadors
HoverRobotix & MENTORx
Gadgets & Tech₹10,000 Vouchers

HoverRobotix & MENTORx

• Gadget Partner

Gadget & Masterclass Vouchers

Vouchers across hoverboards, certified workshops, and executive coaching.

  • ✓Gift vouchers worth ₹10,000 each for tech gadgets
  • ✓Certified RevUP LifeSkills & MENTORx workshop passes
Partner Benefit25 Vouchers
Interview Buddy
Interview PrepAI Credits

Interview Buddy

• Interview Partner

AI Mock Interviews & Expert Feedback

Placement and internship interview readiness with AI analytics.

  • ✓Complimentary AI-scored mock interview credits
  • ✓Comprehensive scoring reports on vocal tone & delivery
Partner BenefitAI Scoring
IMFS
Study AbroadMock Tests

IMFS

• Education Partner

Study Abroad Masterclass & Mock Tests

Overseas master's counseling with full-length test access.

  • ✓Full-length GRE and TOEFL mock examinations
  • ✓1:1 university shortlisting and visa guidance seminar
Partner BenefitGRE / TOEFL Access
Finshots
Finance & InsightsExclusive Toolkits

Finshots

• Knowledge Partner

Financial Intelligence & Case Studies

Curated financial breakdowns and modern startup business model studies.

  • ✓Infographic case studies analyzing tech & startup business models
  • ✓Financial newsletters & business quiz preparation toolkits
Partner BenefitBusiness Insights
Gradvine
Study AbroadProfile Reviews

Gradvine

• Admissions Partner

Peer Mentorship by Top Global Uni Alumni

Resume and SOP reviews by alumni of Harvard, Stanford, CMU, and Oxford.

  • ✓1:1 profile evaluation by alumni of top global universities
  • ✓Strategic guidance on GRE/GMAT timing, SOPs, and LORs
Partner BenefitGlobal Alumni

* Perks and incentives are awarded based on ambassador milestone performance.

BITS Pilani Credentials

What Every Quark 27 Ambassador Earns

Guaranteed perks and credentials awarded directly by BITS Pilani Goa.

01

Certificate of Excellence

Official certificate authorized by BITS Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus recognizing your leadership and contingent management.

02

Complimentary Fest Passes

Free VIP entry to all 3 days of Quark 27 events, competitions, guest lectures, and evening music pronites.

03

Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

Official LOR authorized by the Convener of Quark BITS Goa for outstanding ambassadors.

04

Exclusive Merch

Limited-edition Quark 27 ambassador stickers, notebooks, and partner merchandise kits.

Your Campus Role

What You'll Actually Do

Straightforward leadership tasks designed to fit your college routine.

Task 01✦

Campus Outreach & Buzz

Act as the official face of Quark 27 on your campus, putting up official posters and sharing announcements across student channels.

Task 02✦

Contingent Coordination

Mobilize and guide student teams from your college to participate in hackathons, robotics arenas, and tech competitions in Goa.

Task 03✦

Digital & Social Campaigns

Share official campaign graphics, competition updates, and workshop alerts on college WhatsApp groups and Instagram stories.

Task 04✦

Workshop Coordination

Facilitate participation for Quark 27 pre-fest online webinars, partner workshops, and technical bootcamps.

Fast-Track Onboarding

Simple 4-Step Process

01

Submit Form

Fill the quick 2-minute form with your college background.

02

Short Review

Our student coordinators review your submission.

03

Get Toolkit

Receive your official posters, social media kit, and ID.

04

Lead & Win

Mobilize contingents, win partner perks, and travel to Goa!

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know

Any enrolled college student across India! Whether you are a 1st year fresher or in your final year studying engineering, design, commerce, or science, if you are enthusiastic about building leadership proof-of-work and bringing your friends to Goa, you are very welcome.