📌About the Event

The FS Concept Challenge 2026, also known as FSCC 2026, is a virtual engineering design competition organised by Formula Bharat. It allows student teams to conceptualise and design a Formula Student-style vehicle according to the Formula Bharat 2027 Rules. Instead of manufacturing and racing a complete vehicle, teams focus on design planning, engineering analysis, project management, technical documentation and virtual presentations. The competition is intended to help both new and experienced Formula Student teams validate their ideas, receive expert feedback and prepare for future Formula Student events.

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ℹ️ Event Details

• Competition format: Team-based engineering concept and design competition
• Vehicle categories:
  • Combustion Vehicle
  • Electric Vehicle
  • Driverless Vehicle
• Primary objective: To conceptualise and justify the design of a Formula Student-style vehicle.
• Rules followed: Formula Bharat 2027 Rules booklet
• Competition focus:
  • Vehicle concept development
  • Engineering design and analysis
  • Design decision justification
  • Project planning
  • Technical documentation
  • Virtual presentation
• The competition mirrors the static-event and documentation stages of a conventional Formula Student competition rather than conducting physical track events.

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📅 Important Dates

• Registration announcement date: July 2, 2026
• Registration deadline: Oct 23 ,2026

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🎯 Eligibility & Rules

• Who can participate:
  • Open to Formula Student teams.
  • Suitable for teams comprising students from colleges and universities.
  • Both new and returning Formula Student teams can participate.
  • First-year teams developing their first Formula Student vehicle concept are eligible.
  • Experienced teams looking to refine or validate an existing design approach may also participate.
  • Teams must enter under one of the available vehicle categories:
    • Combustion
    • Electric
    • Driverless
  • The proposed vehicle concept must comply with the applicable Formula Bharat 2027 Rules.

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🏆 Benefits for the Participants

• Participants can receive constructive technical feedback from experienced industry professionals and judges.
• Teams can validate their engineering concepts before investing in manufacturing.
• Participants can benchmark their work against Formula Student teams from across the region.
• The competition offers practical exposure to:
  • Vehicle design
  • Engineering analysis
  • Technical documentation
  • Project planning
  • Virtual technical presentations