Opportunity brief
Tech Auction is the ultimate test of strategic bidding, resource management, and rapid development! This is not your typical hackathon where you pick your favorite tools and start coding. Here, your technology stack isn't given to you—it must be won.
Prize Pool: Rs. 4000 (Winner: Rs. 2500 + Runner-Up: Rs. 1500)
Registration Fee: Rs. 200
Date: 11/12/2026
Event Structure:
Round 1: MCQs Round(1 hr)
- A pen-and-paper quiz will be held, with each question paper consisting of 10 MCQ questions.
- +3 for a correct answer and -1 for a wrong answer.
- Mentimeter quiz will be conducted.
- Top teams qualify for Round 2.
Round 2: Auction Round(1 hr 30 min)
- Each team will be given 10000 demi cash.
- Technologies will be auctioned.(Ex: React.js, Django, OpenCV)
- Each technology's starting bid is 500 demi cash.
- 4 Surprise Envelopes will be introduced during the round at certain gaps.
- There will be 2 advantage Surprise Envelopes and 2 disadvantage Surprise Envelopes.
- Each Surprise Envelope will be auctioned too.
Round 3: Project Building(3 hrs)
- After the auction ends, teams receive three hours to design and build a functional project or MVP. The project should demonstrate technical capability as well as strategic use of the technologies purchased during the auction.
- Teams must meaningfully use every technology they purchase.
- Teams must comply with the effect of any mystery envelope they purchased.
- The goal should be a working MVP or prototype rather than an unfinished large-scale project.
- Teams should prepare a clear demonstration and explanation of their technology stack.
Round 4: Presentation Round(30 min)
- Each team should prepare a presentation of their prototype for about 5 mins.
- Teams should clearly highlight their problem-solving skills and use of purchased technologies.
- Final Points will be awarded strictly according to the judging criteria.
Event Specific Rules:
- Each team should carry 1-2 fully charged laptops.
- Organizing committee's decision is final in disputes.
- Quiz submissions after the timer ends will not be accepted.
- Any malpractice or misbehavior with organizers will lead to immediate disqualification.
- A team leader must be designated as point of contact.
- Judging criteria will be strictly followed to decide the winner.
General Rules:
- Carry your college ID card for participation.
- Arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes before the event starts.
- Late entries or walk-ins will not be entertained (registration will be canceled).
- Registration fees are non-refundable.
Event Co-ordinators:
- Vansh : 7082169415
- Rounit : 6204312884
- Shamith : 9347367669