Nexus 2026
Six divisions, grades 3 through 12, compete through team, individual, and Kahoot rounds — with over $3,500 in prizes on the line.
Six Divisions, Grades 3–12
Every participant competes within their own grade band — and gender track for 7th grade and up — so the questions and competition stay fair.
Coed
Coed
Every division competes across the same two days
Three Rounds Decide Who Advances
Every division runs the same three-part preliminary format on Day 1, before finals on Day 2.
Team Round
- Online or paper
- Multiple choice, answered together as a team
Individual Round
- Online or paper, multiple choice
- Each participant answers alone, so every student’s own knowledge counts — teammates’ scores are then averaged together
Kahoot Round
- Live, on-screen Kahoot session
Final score = average of all 3 rounds · Top 5 per division advance to Sunday’s finals
How the Weekend Runs
All times shown are PM. Check-in opens ahead of each session.
September 5
- 1:30Check-in at ICBC
- 2:00 Dhuhr Salah
- 2:30–3:00Opening Session
- 3:00–3:30Round 1 · Team
- 3:40–4:10Round 2 · Individual
- 4:20–5:30Round 3 · Kahoot
- 4:15Check-in at ICBC
- 4:50–5:20Round 1 · Team
- 5:30–6:00Round 2 · Individual
- 6:15 Asr Salah
- 6:45–7:45Round 3 · Kahoot
September 6 — Final Rounds
- 2:00 Dhuhr Salah
- 2:30–3:30Grade 9–12 Final
- 3:40–4:40Grade 7–8 Final
- 4:50–5:50Grade 5–6 Final
- 6:15 Asr Salah
- 6:45–7:45Grade 3–4 Final
Keeping It Fair for Everyone
To keep the competition fair and transparent, all participants must follow these rules for the full event.
Devices & Equipment
- Permitted: laptops (Windows, macOS, Linux) and Chromebooks
- Not permitted: iPads, phones/smartphones, or any other electronic device
Technical Compliance
- No browser tabs, windows, or apps other than the official quiz link
- Invigilators monitor continuously — navigating away is a serious violation
Conduct & Integrity
- Zero communication: no talking, whispering, gesturing, or exchanging items
- The individual round must be completed alone, with no help from teammates
After You Submit
- Remain seated quietly once your form is submitted
- Wait for invigilators to collect all materials before leaving
What to Study
Questions are drawn from five core areas:
Reserve Your Spot
$10 per participant — each teammate on a 2-person team registers separately. Every team that completes the event and attends the closing ceremony takes home a participation award.
Feeling generous? Extra donations to support ICNA Austin’s youth programs are always welcome.