Opportunity brief
DataVerse X 1.0 – Data Visualization Challenge
Event Overview:
DataVerse X 1.0, organized by Bizlytics Club at Chandigarh University, is a competition designed to encourage students to apply their knowledge of Data Science, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning to real-world problems. The event aims to promote analytical thinking, creativity, data storytelling, and the effective use of visualization techniques to transform raw data into meaningful insights.
Eligibility Criteria:
- The competition is open to students interested in Data Science, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Visualization.
- Students from different specializations are encouraged to participate.
- Inter-college participation and team composition will be governed by the official registration guidelines issued by the organizers.
Competition Format:
The competition will consist of two rounds:
Round 1: PPT Submission:
- Participants must prepare and submit a PowerPoint presentation showcasing their proposed solution, data analysis, visualization approach, and key insights relevant to the competition theme.
- The PPT must clearly explain the problem statement, methodology, visualizations, findings, and potential real-world applications.
- Submission deadline: 19 September 2026, at 11:59 PM.
- Submissions received after the deadline may not be considered for evaluation.
- Entries will be evaluated based on relevance, analytical approach, creativity, visualization quality, and clarity of presentation.
- Shortlisted participants or teams will qualify for Round 2.
Round 2: Offline Competition
- The second round will be conducted offline at Chandigarh University, Punjab.
- Shortlisted participants or teams will present and demonstrate their solutions before the evaluation panel.
- Participants must explain their approach, data visualization techniques, findings, and the practical significance of their solutions.
- The final results will be determined by the judges based on the announced evaluation criteria.
Rules and Regulations:
- Participants must complete the registration process within the prescribed timeline.
- All PPT submissions must be original and submitted before the deadline.
- Plagiarism, copied submissions, and misrepresentation of data or results may lead to disqualification.
- Participants must acknowledge external datasets, tools, and resources wherever applicable.
- Participants must follow the instructions and schedule communicated by the organizing committee.
- Shortlisting for Round 2 will be based on the evaluation of Round 1 submissions.
- Participants qualifying for Round 2 must attend the offline round at Chandigarh University.
- The decision of the judging panel and organizing committee will be final.
Evaluation Criteria:
- Problem identification and relevance.
- Data analysis and interpretation.
- Creativity and originality.
- Quality and clarity of visualizations.
- Practical applicability of the proposed solution.
- Presentation and communication skills.
Expected Outcomes:
- DataVerse X 1.0 aims to enhance participants' practical knowledge of data visualization, strengthen analytical and problem-solving skills, and encourage the development of innovative, data-driven solutions to real-world challenges. The event will also provide a platform for students to showcase their technical abilities, creativity, and presentation skills.