Opportunity brief
Overview
Where Algorithms Become Arguments and Code Builds Consensus
About the Event
AI Sansad is a two-day flagship technical competition organized by the Department of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Bharati Vidyapeeth's College of Engineering, Delhi.
The event uniquely combines hands-on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning innovation with structured parliamentary debate, technical argumentation, and real-time decision-making.
Participants will work in teams to develop AI/ML-based solutions, demonstrate their technical capabilities, and defend their approaches through structured discussions, questioning, rebuttals, and negotiation.
Unlike traditional hackathons, AI संसद challenges participants not only to build a solution but also to justify their technical decisions, critically evaluate competing ideas, and work toward collective consensus.
Event Details
- Event Dates: 3–4 November 2026
- Venue: Bharati Vidyapeeth's College of Engineering, Delhi
- Event Mode: Hybrid (Online Preliminary Round + Offline Competition)
- Team Size: 3–4 Participants
- Offline Event Timings: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM IST
- Organizing Department: Department of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Competition Structure
The event consists of three competitive rounds, beginning with an online qualification stage followed by two offline stages.
Round 1: Online Abstract & Solution Submission
The competition begins with an online preliminary round in which registered teams will be randomly assigned an AI/ML-based problem statement.
The problem statements are organized under a unified framework:
- 1 Super Domain
- 10 Sub-Domains
- 4 Problem Statements per Sub-Domain
- 40 Problem Statements in Total
Each team must submit a hackathon-style presentation containing:
- Problem Statement
- Abstract & Proposed Solution
- Technical Approach
- Expected Implementation
- Impact & Feasibility
Selection: 40 teams will be shortlisted for the offline stage, with one team selected per problem statement.
Round 2: AI/ML Model Challenge
- Date: 3 November 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM IST
- Mode: Offline
The 40 shortlisted teams will participate in a hands-on AI/ML model development challenge.
Teams will work with the same dataset and comparable problem context within their respective sub-domains, providing a consistent basis for technical evaluation.
The round includes:
- Opening Ceremony
- AI/ML Model Development
- Live Model Demonstration
- Technical Presentation
- Question & Answer Session
- Jury Evaluation
Evaluation Criteria:
- Model Accuracy & Efficiency — 50%
- Technical Knowledge — 25%
- Presentation & Communication — 25%
A panel of four judges will evaluate the participants.
Selection: 10 teams will advance to the parliamentary debate, with one finalist selected from each sub-domain.
Round 3: AI संसद Parliamentary Debate
- Date: 4 November 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM IST
- Mode: Offline
The top 10 teams will participate in a structured parliamentary debate, representing their respective AI/ML sub-domains under the unified super-domain theme.
Participants will defend the technical solutions developed during Day 1 through logical argumentation, technical questioning, rebuttals, and real-time negotiation.
Unlike conventional Model United Nations conferences, no country or stakeholder roles will be assigned. Instead, teams will engage directly in technical discussions, challenge competing perspectives, and defend their proposed solutions.
Participants may reference their Day 1 models as supporting resources during the debate.
Through successive deliberations, teams will evaluate technical approaches, challenge assumptions, respond to opposing arguments, and work collaboratively toward a joint resolution.
Skills Evaluated:
- Critical Thinking
- Technical Reasoning
- Logical Argumentation
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability
- Negotiation
- Real-Time Decision-Making
- Consensus-Building
The round concludes with the final deliberations, evaluations, and recognition of outstanding performances.
Participation Guidelines
- Participation is team-based, with 3–4 members per team.
- Teams must register through Unstop within the registration window.
- Participants must complete the online abstract and solution submission to be considered for shortlisting.
- Shortlisted teams must attend the offline AI/ML Model Challenge on 3 November 2026.
- Only the top-performing team from each sub-domain will advance to the parliamentary debate on 4 November 2026.
- Participants must demonstrate technical understanding and be prepared to defend their proposed AI/ML solutions.
- Delegates must follow the structured speaking and deliberation procedures communicated by the organizing committee.
- Participants are expected to maintain professionalism and respect opposing viewpoints throughout the competition.
Rules and Regulations
- Teams must consist of a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 4 participants.
- All submissions must address the assigned AI/ML problem statement.
- The preliminary presentation must include all five required submission components.
- Teams must adhere to the competition schedule and instructions provided by the organizers.
- During the offline model challenge, participants must follow the dataset and technical guidelines communicated for their respective sub-domains.
- Participants must be prepared for technical questioning and jury evaluation.
- Finalist teams must engage in constructive argumentation, rebuttals, and negotiation during parliamentary deliberations.
- Plagiarism, misrepresentation, or other unfair practices may lead to disqualification.
- The decisions of the judges and organizing committee will be final.
Awards & Recognition
- Best Model: Recognizing top-performing AI/ML solutions from the model challenge. The proposal provides for 2–3 awardees, subject to the approved budget.
- Best Delegate / Team: Recognizing outstanding technical reasoning, debate performance, persuasion, and consensus-building.
- High Commendation: Recognizing exceptional argumentation, adaptability, and engagement throughout the competition.
Why Participate?
AI संसद offers participants an opportunity to:
- Apply AI/ML knowledge to practical technical challenges.
- Develop and demonstrate innovative machine learning models.
- Improve communication and presentation skills.
- Gain experience in technical argumentation and structured debate.
- Strengthen teamwork, leadership, negotiation, and critical thinking.
- Experience a unique competition that connects technological innovation with parliamentary-style decision-making.
Build the Model. Defend the Logic. Shape the Consensus.
Join AI संसद and take your innovation beyond coding into the arena of ideas, arguments, and collaborative decision-making!