Guidelines
Your journey, simplified
Eligibility Criteria
- All students enrolled in any tier 2, 3, or 4 Universities or Colleges in India are welcome to submit their applications.
- Students from all engineering & arts disciplines, MBA programs and postgraduate courses are eligible to apply.
- Students must be currently enrolled in an academic institution.
- IIT, NIT, IIM, and IISc are NOT eligible to apply.
- Students who have already registered their own startups or businesses are NOT eligible to participate.
Team Composition
- A team should have at least 1 female student (Higher number of female students in the team will have preference)
- A minimum of 2 members per team to maximum team members are 4 per team
- Team members can be from different Universities and departments.
- One team leader must be designated to manage the team’s submissions and communication.
Submission & Documents
- Each team is permitted to submit a maximum of 2 different solutions for 2 separate problem statements.
- All starred questions must be accurately completed and submitted.
- Documents of Aadhar and College ID for the Team leader should be uploaded.
- A photo image of the Team leader, Team members, and Mentor must also be uploaded.
Rules
- Teams without a female participant will be disqualified.
- Once the team details are submitted, NO changes are allowed.
- Submissions received after the deadline will NOT be taken into account.
- Colleges can submit any number of applications.
Judging Criteria for Top 100
Selection (Total: 100 Marks)
- How unique and innovative is the proposed solution?
- Does it address the chosen problem in a way not previously explored?
01
02
Novelty and Originality
of the Idea (10 Marks)
Alignment with
Problem Statement and
SDG Goals (10 Marks)
- How well does the solution address the chosen problem statement?
- Is the solution aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
- Can the idea be realistically implemented with the available resources?
- Are the technical and operational aspects achievable?
03
04
Feasibility and
Practicability (5 Marks)
(15 Marks)
- What is the potential scale of the solution’s impact on society or industry?
- Can the solution be replicated or scaled to a larger audience or market?
- How robust and well-defined is the business model?
- Is the solution sustainable in the long term, financially and environmentally?
05
06
(10 Marks)
- Is the idea presented in a clear, concise, and organized manner?
- Does the team use the provided template effectively and adhere to guidelines?
- Does the team demonstrate strong collaboration and effective teamwork?
- How well does the team share their roles based on their traits?
07
08
(5 Marks)
Planning (10 Marks)
- Is the budget realistic and justified? Is the plan execution strategy clear and strong ?
- Are resources effectively allocated to develop and implement the solution?
- How well is the solution proposed keeping affordability as the core ?
09
10
statement and apt
solution (10 Marks)
- How clear is the team’s understanding of the problem statement and how relevant is the proposed solution
Judging Criteria for Top 100 Selection (Total: 100 Marks)
01
- How unique and innovative is the proposed solution?
- Does it address the chosen problem in a way not previously explored?
Novelty and Originality
of the Idea (10 Marks)
02
Alignment with
Problem Statement and
SDG Goals (10 Marks)
- How well does the solution address the chosen problem statement?
- Is the solution aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
- Can the idea be realistically implemented with the available resources?
- Are the technical and operational aspects achievable?
(5 Marks)
03
04
(15 Marks)
- What is the potential scale of the solution’s impact on society or industry?
- Can the solution be replicated or scaled to a larger audience or market?
05
Sustainability (15 Marks)
- How robust and well-defined is the business model?
- Is the solution sustainable in the long term, financially and environmentally?
06
(10 Marks)
- Is the idea presented in a clear, concise, and organized manner?
- Does the team use the provided template effectively and adhere to guidelines?
and Problem-Solving
Approach (5 Marks)
07
- Does the team demonstrate strong collaboration and effective teamwork?
- How well does the team share their roles based on their traits?
08
Planning (10 Marks)
- Is the budget realistic and justified? Is the plan execution strategy clear and strong ?
- Are resources effectively allocated to develop and implement the solution?
09
- How well is the solution proposed keeping affordability as the core ?
10
statement and apt
solution (10 Marks)
- How clear is the team’s understanding of the problem statement and how relevant is the proposed solution
Judging Criteria for Top 25
Selection (Total: 100 Marks)
Consistency and Commitment
• Regular participation in all training sessions.
• Demonstrated commitment to the project throughout the journey.
Progress and Development
• Clear progress in the project, including idea refinement and implementation.
• Significant development in the proposed solution since the initial submission.
Timely Updates and Responsiveness
• Submission of regular updates as per deadlines.
• Responsiveness to mentors' and organizers' feedback and queries.
Feedback on Training Sessions
• Valuable feedback provided by the team about the training sessions.
• Indications that the team has utilized insights from training sessions to enhance their project.
Team Coordination and Collaboration
• Effective teamwork and collaboration throughout the preparation phase.
• Division of roles and responsibilities within the team.
Final Report Submission
• Submission of the final report in the prescribed format before the deadline.
• Quality, clarity, and completeness of the final report.
Problem-Solving and Adaptability
• Ability to address challenges during the development process.
• Adaptability to incorporate feedback and improve the solution.
Judging Criteria for Top 25
Selection (Total: 100 Marks)
Consistency and Commitment
• Regular participation in all training sessions.
• Demonstrated commitment to the project throughout the journey.
Team Coordination and Collaboration
• Effective teamwork and collaboration throughout the preparation phase.
• Division of roles and responsibilities within the team.
Progress and Development
• Clear progress in the project, including idea refinement and implementation.
• Significant development in the proposed solution since the initial submission.
Final Report Submission
• Submission of the final report in the prescribed format before the deadline.
• Quality, clarity, and completeness of the final report.
Timely Updates and Responsiveness
• Submission of regular updates as per deadlines.
• Responsiveness to mentors' and organizers' feedback and queries.
Problem-Solving and Adaptability
• Ability to address challenges during the development process.
• Adaptability to incorporate feedback and improve the solution.
Feedback on Training Sessions
• Valuable feedback provided by the team about the training sessions.
• Indications that the team has utilized insights from training sessions to enhance their project.
