Techno India University, in partnership with NoScope Gaming, will host the University Esports Championship (UEC) 2025 National Finals, the most anticipated collegiate esports event, for the first time in Eastern India at Techno India University, Kolkata, from August 3rd to August 5th, 2025. This event will be a groundbreaking celebration of digital innovation, youth culture, and competitive excellence.

The largest university-level esports competition in India is the University Esports Championship (UEC). UEC is currently in its second season and is the only collegiate tournament in India that is available on all major platforms: PC, console, mobile, and virtual reality.

The announcement was made in the presence of Mr. Meghdut Roy Chowdhury, Chief Innovation Officer, Techno India University, and Mr. Abhinandan Mukherjee, Project Head, NoScope Gaming Pvt Ltd.

With a huge prize pool of Rs 7 lakh up for grabs, the top 16 teams have earned their spot in the finals in Kolkata after more than 20,000 student gamers from all over the nation competed in the qualifiers held in 12 cities. The teams competed on PC, console, mobile, and virtual reality platforms. In addition to identifying the best esports players in the country, the UEC platform aims to foster a sense of competition among colleges, find up-and-coming talent, and develop a pool of players who could represent India internationally.

This year’s main event is the World Tennis Esports Championship (WTEC) in VR, which will also take place during the National Finals. With a $100,000 prize and full travel and lodging reimbursement, the top tennis esports athlete from India will have the opportunity to represent Team India at the WTEC Global Finals in Las Vegas, USA, on September 10, 2025.

The colleges participating in the national finals are –

TECHNO INDIA UNIVERSITY, WEST BENGAL, SRM UNIVERSITY, ANDHRA PRADESH, VELLORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, TAMIL NADU, LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY, PUNJAB, REVA UNIVERSITY, KARNATAKA, VIT, ANDHRA PRADESH, GITAM ANDHRA PRADESH, MUMBAI UNIVERSITY, MIT – WORLD PEACE UNIVERSITY, PUNE & ADT GB PANT ENGINEERING COLLEGE, DELHI

NIT CALICUT, KERALAJADAVPUR UNIVERSITY, WEST BENGALST. XAVIER’S COLLEGE,  WEST BENGAL ADAMAS UNIVERSITY, WEST BENGALILEAD, MAKAUT, WEST BENGAL INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT, KOLKATA SHADAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, TELANGANA  RICE INSTITUTE, WEST BENGAL THE BHAWANIPUR EDUCATION SOCIETY, WEST BENGAL

Highlights of the event:

• National Finals of UEC 2025 across four major formats: PC, Console, Mobile, and VR
• WTEC India Finals in VR, with international representation at stake
• Technology & Gaming Expo, featuring interactive demos and product launches
• Panel Discussions & Fireside Chats with industry leaders on esports, AI, and future tech careers
• Cosplay Showcase & Fan Zones to celebrate the culture and creativity around esports
• Live Streaming & Digital Engagement Booths, making the experience accessible nationwide

In keeping with Techno India’s emphasis on learning through innovation, the event will also include career counselling sessions, student-led tech showcases, and AR/VR experiences. Kolkata has a unique place in India’s esports history; some of the country’s first gaming communities were founded in Kolkata in the 2000s, which is also when competitive esports first emerged there. This is the ideal time to bring back the heyday of esports in India’s cultural capital, thanks to Techno India University’s progressive outlook, NoScope Gaming’s strategic alliance, and the city’s rich esports heritage.

Priyanka Dutta