ATM0
MUN0
BAR1
AVL0
BODO0
LILL0
FEY0
INT2
LAS3
SLB0
MAN0
ROMA2
VIL0
PSG4
BLK0
STK1
NZ
IND
UAE
OMA
Rennes
Olympiacos
WI-A
LIONS
AEK Athens
Real Madrid
Fenerbahce
Liverpool
Dortmund
Betis
FC Porto
Napoli
GAL2
VFB0
SHK0
SCP1
Newcastle0
Everton1
ASSAM135
KNTKA496/5 (117 ov)
MEGHA144
NAGA254 & 73/3 (25 ov)
TPURA268 & 54/4 (22 ov)
SAU118
BENG143
MAHA207/9 (79 ov)
ODSA
JHK258/5 (108 ov)
CHD49/3 (20 ov)
TN571/7d
CGR284
HYD275/9 (83 ov)
DELHI299/6 (90 ov)
SVCS266
GOA397
BIHAR107 & 63/3 (22 ov) (f/o)
GUJ534/9d
KER74/3 (23 ov)
HP153
RAJ78 & 297/4 (87 ov)
J & K149/0 (50.3 ov)
PONDI385
BAN
WI
AFG
ZIM
HH-W
MR-W
AS-W
BH-W
ST-W
PS-W
LUL98/2 (11.4/20 ov, target 98)
POA97/9
BIK174/3
JAB172/7 (20 ov, target 175)
CHR129/6
SPR131/5 (16.4/20 ov, target 130)
CHA0
BOL1
DER0
NOR3
POR1
SWA0
PNE1
SHU3
Lens
Como
PSV
Club Brugge
RB Leipzig
Man City
Deportivo2
Osasuna1
Atalanta0
Parma3
Lorient0
Brest2
The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) has officially opened registrations for NESC 2025, the national qualifying tournament to select India’s Dota 2 student team for OXY-2025 – the Open Esports Student Games scheduled to be held in Samara, Russia, this October.
This prestigious opportunity marks India’s continued rise in competitive esports, offering students a pathway to represent their country on the global stage.
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NESC 2025: Your Path to International Competition
| Event Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | National Esports Championship (NESC) 2025 |
| Game Title | Dota 2 |
| Registration Deadline | August 2, 2025 |
| Tournament Start | August 8, 2025 |
| Format | Online/Physical matches |
| Teams | 16 teams total (1 from Russia, 15 qualifying regions) |
| Final Destination | OXY-2025, Samara, Russia (October 2025) |
What Makes OXY-2025 Special?
Recognised as one of the world’s most prestigious student esports competitions, OXY-2025 will bring together student teams from nearly 50 countries across five continents to compete on an international stage. Now in its fourth edition, OXY is hosted annually by the Russian Esports Federation and aims to promote global student engagement in structured esports.
The tournament offers an impressive prize pool of 5.5 million Russian Rubles, making it one of the most lucrative student esports championships globally.
Why This Matters for Indian Esports
With growing institutional support for competitive gaming in India, the Esports Federation of India anticipates significant turnout for NESC 2025. This represents a crucial stepping stone for aspiring professional players and demonstrates India’s commitment to nurturing esports talent at the grassroots level.
The tournament format ensures fair competition while providing maximum exposure for emerging talent, potentially launching careers in professional Dota 2.
Registration Process and Eligibility
Students across India can now register for NESC 2025 through official ESFI channels. The qualifying rounds will determine which team earns the honor of representing India at OXY-2025, competing against the world’s best student esports athletes.
