Surprise Pass

Surprise Pass

Surprise Pass

You never know when opportunity knocks at your door

You never know when opportunity knocks at your door

Surprise Passes are unannounced and surprise entries awarded based on hidden or special criteria
Surprise Passes are unannounced and surprise entries awarded based on hidden or special criteria
Sometimes Revealed, Sometimes Not.
Sometimes Revealed, Sometimes Not.
If you receive one, it's a conditional direct ticket to the Finale, subject to meeting all eligibility requirements.
If you receive one, it's a conditional direct ticket to the Finale, subject to meeting all eligibility requirements.

GRIT

2026-27

What does a Surprise Pass mean?

What does a Surprise Pass mean?

What does a Surprise Pass mean?

A Surprise Pass grants you a direct ticket to the Finale, but it's conditional. To redeem it, you must meet all of the following eligibility criteria:

A Surprise Pass grants you a direct ticket to the Finale, but it's conditional. To redeem it, you must meet all of the following eligibility criteria:

1

Minimum 75% attendance (from 15 Feb 2026)

2

On-time semester registration

3

Adherence to NIAT code of conduct

4

Earn at least one badge in any track by December 2026

5

Clearing the final interview round

Note:

Note:

Surprise Passes are strictly personal and non-transferable.

Receiving a Surprise Pass does not guarantee a spot at the Finale — eligibility criteria must be met in full.

NIAT reserves the right to determine the criteria, timing, and number of Surprise Passes awarded at any stage of the programme.