Frequently asked questions

Registration and payment

Any player can register by choosing one of the available categories that matches their DUPR rating and profile.

Rs 2,000 per player.

Scan the UPI QR code on the registration form or use the bank details shown there. Then enter the UTR / transaction ID and upload your payment screenshot. Each UTR can be used only once.

You get an email as soon as you submit the form. Check your spam folder if you do not see it. After the organisers check your payment, you receive a second email confirming it.

Yes, with a parent or guardian's consent, which is collected on the registration form.

Selection and refunds

You register and pay. The organisers verify your payment. The committee then screens your profile, and approved players go into the player auction where the 8 franchise teams pick their squads.

It means your payment is verified and the committee has approved your profile. You will get an email confirming that you are eligible to take part in the auction.

You will get an email saying you will not take part in the auction, and you get a full refund of Rs 2,000.

25% of the fee is deducted and the remaining 75% is refunded.

Teams, categories and bidding

8 teams with 9 players each: 7 male and 2 female, picked from a pool of 150+ players.

Pro (DUPR 4.6+), Advance (DUPR 4.1-4.5), Intermediate, Player 35+, Player 50+ and Under 18. Female players are priced based on their DUPR rating. Each team has a total bidding cap of Rs 1.5 Lakh.

Only players from Bihar and Jharkhand. Players from other states cannot choose this category.

Yes. Each team must have at least 4 players from Bihar and Jharkhand, including 1 Intermediate player. The remaining 3 can be from any category.

No. Bidding will start at fixed base prices, irrespective of DUPR ratings: U18 – ₹8,000, 35+ – ₹8,000 and 50+ – ₹5,000.

No. Players in these categories can only be bid for in their respective age categories and cannot participate in bidding for other categories.

Tournament, prizes and partners

22-24 January 2027 in Patna, with day and night matches. The venue will be announced soon.

Men's Singles, Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles and two Split Age Doubles events.

Rs 15 Lakhs in total: Winner Rs 7 Lakh, Runner-up Rs 3.5 Lakh, 3rd place Rs 1.5 Lakh and the Bracket Individual Award of Rs 3 Lakh.

Use the Partner with Us page and share your details. The organisers will contact you.