07FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers to practical questions. Where a detail has not been approved yet, the answer says so.
01 Registration
Who can register, and how?
Any school can register a delegation. The school advisor submits one roster per delegation for students in Grades 8–12, on the Register page. Students do not register individually, and there are no accounts to create.
What is the registration deadline?
Registration runs through 14 November 2026 (IST). The form stops accepting submissions at 00:00 IST on 15 November 2026, even in a form that is already open.
How much does it cost to attend?
Conference attendance is US$10 per competitor and US$5 per spectator. One roster can include both: for example, two competitors and one spectator total US$25. Accompanying staff do not change the student total.
How do we pay?
No payment is taken on this website. After you submit, your registration shows Payment pending, and payment instructions are sent to the school advisor separately.
Does submitting the roster confirm our places?
No. Submitting confirms that we received your registration and gives you a reference. Attendance is confirmed separately by the organisers.
What is a spectator?
Spectators attend as observers. They cannot enter competitions, choose Competitive Events or count toward team sizes.
Do we need accompanying staff?
Yes. Each delegation needs at least one named accompanying school staff member, and the submitting advisor can be that person. The school decides how many staff to bring beyond that.
How do we correct a roster after submitting?
Email 8164@gsis.ac.in and quote your registration reference. Please do not submit the roster again.
What information does the form collect?
The school and campus, its location, the advisor’s name, role, school email and phone, the names and roles of accompanying staff, and each student’s full name, grade and attendance type. The form does not ask for dates of birth, home addresses, student emails, identification documents or payment details.
What does registration include?
Pending
Inclusions have not been announced. Please do not assume that registration covers meals, travel, lodging, a workshop place or any restricted session until the organisers confirm it.
02 Competitive Events
How many Competitive Events are there?
Ten. Their names, formats and rules will be published on the Competitive Events page once the final list is approved.
When do Competitive Events take place?
On Day 1, Thursday 14 January 2027, in two rotations: 11:30–13:00 and 13:45–15:15 IST. See the Program.
Does registering enter a student in an event?
No. Registering a student as a Competitor records the intent to compete. Event entry, rules and deadlines will be published on the Competitive Events page once approved.
Where will I find the official rules?
Pending
Official rules and preparation material will be linked from each event on the Competitive Events page and listed in Resources.
03 Program
What are the conference dates and times?
NLC 2027 runs from Thursday 14 January 2027, with registration and delegate arrival from 09:00, to Friday 15 January 2027, when the conference officially concludes at 14:00. All times are IST. See the full Program.
How do workshops work?
Day 2 has one Workshop Block, 09:00–10:00 IST, and each delegate attends their assigned workshop. Workshop details and the assignment method will be published on the Program page once confirmed.
Who attends the Voting Delegate Forum?
Voting delegates and required SAC members, 16:30–17:15 IST on Day 1. Other available delegates join GSIS Campus Tours at the same time. See the Program.
Who are the speakers?
Pending
Speakers will be announced on the Speakers page once their participation is confirmed.
04 Travel & Accommodation
Where is the conference held?
At Good Shepherd International School in Ooty, in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu. See Travel for the map link.
Is accommodation part of registration?
Pending
No. Accommodation is separate from registration, and an enquiry is not a booking. Approved accommodation guidance for visiting delegations will appear on the Travel page.
When should we plan to arrive and leave?
Registration and Delegate Arrival runs 09:00–10:00 on Thursday 14 January. On Friday 15 January, Delegate Departure is 13:15–14:00 and the conference officially concludes at 14:00. Detailed arrival guidance will follow on the Travel page.
05 Schools & Delegations
How can our school take part?
Any school can take part. The school advisor registers the delegation on the Register page by 14 November 2026 (IST).
Which schools are participating?
Good Shepherd International School, Ooty, is the host school and the founding India HOSA chapter. Other schools are listed once their participation is verified.
Is there guidance for school advisors?
Pending
A school advisor guide and delegation forms will be published in Resources.
06 General
What is HOSA?
HOSA–Future Health Professionals is an international student organization for young people preparing for careers in health and health science. India HOSA brings that experience to students in India. Read more on About NLC.
What is the National Leadership Conference?
India HOSA’s inaugural two-day national conference, with Competitive Events, the Expo, leadership sessions, a Workshop Block and a conference dinner, closing with Recognition, Awards and the Closing Ceremony. See About NLC.
How do I contact the organisers?
Email 8164@gsis.ac.in for enquiries and roster corrections.