Asus ROG Academy in India.
                     ASUS ROG ACADEMY IN 
INDIA
INTRODUCTION
• Asus Republic of Gamers (ROG), the brand 
behind the popular ROG gaming phone 
series, has announced the launch of the 
Asus ROG Academy in India.
Source: indianexpress.com
INDIA’S FIRST VIRTUAL 
ACADEMY 
PROGRAMME
• The competitive Esports training initiative 
will be India’s first virtual academy 
programme for upcoming gamers who are 
looking to be professionals.
Source: indianexpress.com
WHAT IS THE 
PROCESS?
• Through the initiative, Asus ROG will 
identify PC gamers through a screening 
process.
• The selected individuals will be provided 
the necessary equipment, coaching, and 
even a stipend to prepare them for 
competitive Esport tournaments on a 
national, as well as international level.
Source: indianexpress.com
WHICH GAMES WILL 
PLAYERS BE TRAINED FOR 
IN THE ROG ACADEMY?
• As part of the initial quarterly phase, Asus 
ROG Academy will be looking at Counter-
Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO). 
• However, the brand is planning to 
eventually look at other titles as well.
Source: indianexpress.com
HOW WILL ASUS ROG 
ACADEMY WORK?
•  Asus ROG will launch a year-long 
programme, divided into four quarterly 
sessions. 
• The shortlisted players and teams will go 
through multiple rounds of selection, and 
six selected individuals will become part of 
a 3-month long session for the first 
quarter.
Source: indianexpress.com
TRAINING 
CURRICULUM
• The training curriculum will be five days a 
week, twice a day with one session in the 
morning and one in the evening.
Source: indianexpress.com
ACTIVITIES FOR 
COMPETITIVE GAMING
• The programme will include activities 
ranging from theory and individual skill 
training to coach mentorship and training 
on elements like teamwork. 
• Players will also be trained on higher-level 
concepts and strategies used in 
competitive gaming.
Source: indianexpress.com
WHAT WILL APPLICANTS 
OBTAIN FROM THE 
PROGRAMME?
• Asus ROG will be providing the final team 
of six players an Ex-Gratia of Rs 1,00,000. 
• Additionally, players will also receive a 
stipend of Rs 15,000 on a monthly basis 
during the training period. 
Source: indianexpress.com
HOW CAN YOU APPLY?
• The brand will be taking in registrations for 
the ROG Academy programme from Feb 1, 
2021, till Feb 10, 2021. 
• Interested gamers can sign themselves up 
at https://asus.in/ROG-academy/
Source: indianexpress.com
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
• Interested individuals will need to be at 
least 16 years of age to apply for the 
programme. 
• Those aged between 16 and 18 will also 
need to provide a consent letter from their 
parents to participate in the programme.
Source: indianexpress.com