Key Takeaways for participants: 

• Opportunity to compete at a national level against universities and colleges across India.

• Improved sports skills and competitive experience.

• Enhanced teamwork, leadership, and discipline.

• Exposure to diverse playing styles and strategies.

• Development of sportsmanship and professional ethics.

• Networking with athletes, coaches, and institutions from across the country.

• Recognition through certificates, medals, and championship awards.

• Motivation to achieve higher levels of performance in sports.

General Rules & Regulations

• The Tournament is organized by the Department of Physical Education, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore Yeshwanthpur Campus.

• All participants must be bonafide students and provide a valid College ID and Bonafide Certificate during registration.

• Participants must report to the venue at least 60 minutes before the scheduled event.

• Teams failing to report on time may forfeit the match (walkover).

• Fixtures and schedules are subject to change at the discretion of the Organizing Committee.

• Decisions of the Referees, Umpires, Judges, and Technical Officials shall be final.

• Participants shall maintain discipline, sportsmanship, and respect towards officials, opponents, and volunteers.

• Misconduct, abusive behaviour, cheating, impersonation, or damage to property may result in disqualification.

• Proper sports uniform and required equipment must be worn during competition.

• Only accredited players, coaches, managers, and officials are permitted in the competition area.

• The Organizing Committee is not responsible for any injury, illness, accident, or loss of personal belongings.

• The Organizing Committee reserves the right to amend or interpret these rules whenever necessary.

• Age Eligibility: The participant must be below 25 years of age as on 1 July 2026. Participants born on or after 01 July 2001 are eligible.

• The team should be accompanied by the Coach and a Physical Education Faculty member.

• No changes will be allowed once the registration form is submitted.

• The organizers’ decision regarding fixtures, schedules, venues, timings, and rules shall be final and binding. 

Basketball

• Rules: Latest BFI/FIBA Rules.

• Team: Maximum 12 players.

• Format: Knockout.

• Match Duration: 4 × 10-minute quarters.

• Interval: 2 minutes between quarters and 5 minutes at half-time.

• Non-marking shoes are compulsory.

• Referee's decision is final.

Football

• Rules: Latest FIFA Laws of the Game (AIFF).

• Format: -Knockout.

• Team Size:

  • Men: 9 Players + 6 Substitutes

  • Women: 11 Players + 7 Substitutes

• Players must wear jersey, shorts, stockings, shin guards, and football boots.

• Substitution Rules: A maximum of 5 substitutions are allowed per match, permitted across a maximum of 3 substitution windows (excluding halftime).

• Yellow Cards: Yellow cards do not carry forward to subsequent matches.

• Red Cards: Any player receiving a red card (direct or indirect) will automatically miss the next match.

• Referee's decision is final.

Beach Volleyball

• Rules: Latest FIVB/VFI Rules.

• Team: 2 players.

• Format: Knockout.

• No substitutions allowed.

• Match Format: 

Round 1 & Round 2: Match Format – Best of 21  Points 1 Sets 

Semi-Finals & Final: Match Format – Best of 3 Sets 

• Sets: 21-21-15 points (win by 2 points).

• One timeout per set.

• Referee's decision is final.

• Player Numbers on Jerseys must be clearly numbered 1 and 2.

Table Tennis

• Rules: Latest ITTF Rules.

• Format: Knockout Team Championship.

• One Men's Team and One Women's Team per institution.

• Team: 3–6 players.

• Team Tie: Best of 5 matches.

• Individual Match: Best of 5 games.

• Game: 11 points (win by 2 points).

• Chief Referee's decision is final.

• Venue Ground Rule (Ceiling Clearance): Due to the venue's 10-foot ceiling height, any ball that touches the ceiling, lights, or overhead structures during play is immediately out of bounds. The point will be awarded to the opposing player.

Chess

• Rules: Latest FIDE & AICF Rules.

• Format: 9-Round Swiss League.

• Time Control: 15 minutes + 5 second’s increments.

• Default Time: 10 minutes.

• Electronic devices are strictly prohibited.

• Tie-breaks shall follow FIDE regulations.

• Chief Arbiter's decision is final.

Yoga

• Categories: Senior Men & Women.

  1.  Categories: Senior Men & Women – Undergraduate (UG) & Postgraduate (PG).

  2. Competition Format: Individual Traditional Yogasana – Part A (Compulsory Asanas) & Part B (Optional Asanas).

  3. Part A – Compulsory: Surya Namaskar (12 counts) + Paschimottanasana, Sarvangasana, Purna Dhanurasana, Karna Pidasana, Garudasana.

  4. Part B – Optional: Choose any 4 asanas of the player’s choice. 

  5. Scoring: Surya Namaskar – 10 marks, Compulsory Asanas – 50 marks, Optional Asanas – 40 marks (Total: 100).

• Judging Criteria: Flexibility, balance, stability, posture, and presentation.

• Proper sports attire is compulsory.

• Participants must carry College ID and Bonafide Certificate.

• Judges' decision is final. 

Eligibility Rules

• Only bonafide full-time students are eligible.

• A valid College ID and Bonafide Certificate are mandatory.

• Participants may compete only for their own institution.

• Any participant found using false documents or impersonating another person shall be disqualified.

Medical & Liability

• First-aid and basic medical assistance will be available at the venue.

• Participants compete at their own risk.

• The Organizing Committee shall not be responsible for injuries, accidents, or loss of personal belongings.

First-Come, First-Served Entry

• Football, Basketball, A maximum of one team per institution is permitted in each category (Men/Women).

• Chess, Beach Volleyball, and Yoga: Multiple entries from the same institution are permitted. There is no limit on the number of teams an institution may register.

• The Organizing Committee reserves the right to modify the tournament format based on the number of entries received.

• Automated Slot Closure: Registrations for each sport category will close automatically on the payment portal as soon as the organizers' maximum team/participant limit is reached.

• No Manual Overrides: Once the system locks the category, no further online entries or payment attempts will be accepted.

Payment Instructions

• Click on the  : https://feebook.southindianbank.bank.in/FeeBookUser/userhome 

• Under Select Fee Name, choose SPORTS DEPARTMENT BYC.

• Under Select Category, select the appropriate CUBYC'SPO 2026–27 event/category.

• Enter the Captcha code and click Continue.

• Fill in all the required participant/institution details and click Continue.

• Select your preferred Payment Mode and complete the transaction.

• Email the payment receipt along with your institution name and event details to dpe.byc@christuniversity.in

• Registration will be confirmed only after payment verification and receipt of a confirmation email from the Organizing Committee.

  LAST DATE FOR REGISTRATION : 10-09-2026

ACCOMMODATION POLICY

• Accommodation Clearance: Accommodation facility will be provided strictly to invited teams only.

• Prior Confirmation: Outstation invited teams requiring accommodation must confirm their travel itinerary and room requirements with the organizing team at least 15 days prior to the tournament date.

• Non-Invited Out Side teams must make their own arrangements for stay and transport.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE 

• Veenu M | Faculty, Dept. of Physical Education |  90668 48870

• Mahesh G | Faculty, Dept. of Physical Education |  89514 11179

• Hema | Overall Student Coordinator |  81057 46336

• Ashish U M | Overall Student Coordinator | 9972139548

• Naveen Thomas George | Basketball | 8547953668

• Kristy Baniya | Football |8904669628

• Hitesh Sai S | Beach Volleyball |6360732615

• Anosh K Abince |  Table Tennis | 9037720022

• Bhadra V V|Chess | 9539711355

• Khushi Chourasia | Yoga | 8967274188

Contact Details & Official Venue

• Host Institution: CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore Yeshwanthpur Campus (CUBYC), Nagasandra, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560073.

• Campus Contact: 9180 6989 6666/6667 

•  Landmark: Near Nagasandra Main Road / Off Tumkur Road

Transport & Connectivity

• Metro: Nagasandra Metro Station (Namma Metro Green Line) is the closest metro stop (~2 km away). Auto-rickshaws and cabs are readily available from the station exit.

• Train Station: Yeshwanthpur Railway Station is ~8.5 km away.

• Bus Station: Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) is ~13 km away.

• Airport: Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) is ~38 km away via NH 44 / NH 75.

Join us to celebrate the spirit of sports, teamwork, discipline, and excellence.

We look forward to your gracious presence and support.