Sparkathon 2.0

Sparkathon 2.0 – The Electronics Ideathon:

Official Rulebook:

Overview:

Sparkathon 2.0 is an electronics-focused ideathon that challenges students to develop original, innovative, and technically sound solutions to real-world problems.

The event consists of two rounds:

• Round 1 – Preliminary Individual Quiz
• Round 2 – Final Ideation, Presentation & Evaluation

Event Structure:

• Round 1: Preliminary Quiz — Top 12 Teams
• Round 2: Problem Allocation — Lottery System
• Round 2: Ideation & PPT Preparation — 90 Minutes
• Round 2: Presentation + Q&A — 15 Minutes/Team

Eligibility & Team Specifications:

• Open to students from all branches.
• Team size: 2–4 members.
• Each team must have a unique team name.
• A participant may be part of only one team.
• Teams must remain unchanged throughout the event.

Round 1 – Preliminary Quiz:

• The quiz will be conducted individually; it will not be team-wise.
• Every team member must attempt the quiz independently.
• Duration: 30 minutes.
• Questions will cover fundamental technical concepts related to electronics and the domains relevant to the final problem statements.
• Collaboration or discussion between team members during the quiz is not permitted.

Team Score:

The team's Round 1 score will be the average of the individual scores of all its members.

Team Score = Sum of individual scores ÷ Number of team members

The top 12 teams based on this score will qualify for Round 2.

Round 2 – Problem Statement Allocation:

Two final problem statements will be provided:

• Problem Statement 1
• Problem Statement 2

The qualified teams will be assigned a problem statement through a lottery/chit system.

• Teams will be ranked according to their Round 1 scores.
• The lottery will begin with the highest-ranked team and proceed in descending order.
• Each team will randomly draw a chit to determine its assigned problem statement.
• Teams must develop their solution exclusively for the problem statement assigned to them.

Preparation:

Qualified teams will receive 90 minutes to develop their solution and prepare their presentation.

The solution must be conceived and developed during this preparation period.

Internet access is permitted for research, references, datasheets and technical information, but copying complete existing solutions or presentations is strictly prohibited.

Presentation:

Each team may use a maximum of 6 slides.

The presentation should effectively cover:

• Team & Problem Statement
• Problem Understanding
• Proposed Solution & Innovation
• Technical Approach / Block Diagram
• Feasibility & Practical Impact
• Conclusion / Future Scope

Teams may modify the structure as appropriate to their solution.

Presentation Time:

Maximum 15 minutes per team:

• Presentation: 10 minutes
• Q&A: 5 minutes

Teams are expected to manage the allotted time effectively.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Creativity, Originality & Innovation — 25
• Understanding of the Problem — 20
• Technical Feasibility & Approach — 20
• PPT Content & Quality — 15
• Presentation & Communication — 10
• Handling of Questions / Q&A — 10
• Total — 100

Judges will consider the uniqueness of the idea, quality of the proposed solution, technical reasoning, clarity of the PPT, presentation style, team coordination, and ability to handle questions.

Rules & Regulations:

• Teams must consist of 2–4 members.
• Round 1 must be attempted individually by every team member.
• Team scores in Round 1 will be calculated using the average individual score.
• The top 12 teams will qualify for Round 2.
• Problem statements will be assigned through the lottery system based on Round 1 ranking.
• Teams will have 90 minutes to prepare their solution and presentation.
• The presentation must not exceed 6 slides.
• The complete presentation and Q&A must not exceed 15 minutes.
• Solutions must be original and innovative.
• Internet use is permitted for research but not for copying complete solutions.
• Plagiarism, cheating, deliberate copying, or misconduct may result in disqualification.
• Judges' decisions regarding evaluation and results will be final and binding.
• The organisers reserve the right to make necessary changes to the event schedule or rules.

Prizes:

• Winner – Problem Statement 1 — ₹5,000
• Winner – Problem Statement 2 — ₹5,000
• Total Prize Pool — ₹10,000

General Instructions:

• The event will be conducted offline.
• Participants must report at the designated venue on time.
• Valid college identification may be required.
• Participants must maintain discipline and follow instructions from the organisers.
• Any changes to the schedule will be communicated by the organising team.

Think Different. Build Original. Present Bold.