3.1 General Rules

  1. For screening purposes, a pre-event abstract, in a standard format, has to be submitted. The abstract should be mailed to opendesign@techfest.org

  2. The last date for submission of abstracts is 25th December, 2007 and any registered entry that fails to submit an abstract by this date will be disqualified from the event.

  3. Short listed teams will be informed by mail before 5th January, 2008. A list of short listed teams will also be displayed on the Techfest website.

  4. Only the participants who qualify in the screening round based on judging of the abstracts shall be invited to IIT Bombay for the finals.

  5. Qualifying participants will have to make a presentation before a panel of judges explaining the salient points of their idea/innovation.

  6. Teams will be given only one hour prior to the competition to set up their model/design at the venue for judging.

  7. A detailed report in support of the design and highlighting the important aspects should also be brought. The report will be considered for judging.

  8. Participants should submit their hardware, software and other requirements (if required) needed at the time of competition along with the abstract for the screening round.

  9. Selected entries will be displayed in an exhibition at Techfest 2008.

  10. The organizers reserve all rights to change any or all of the above rules as they deem fit. All changes will be highlighted on the website and registered participants shall be informed by email.

  11. The decision of the judges and the organizers will be final and binding.


3.2 Resources

Techfest would provide computers if and only if required. Participants are required to bring stuff like adapters, batteries, extension cords etc by themselves. Also, they must carry their CPU with the required software installed for design demonstrations (if required) as compatibility problems may arise at the last moment. Other necessary things like monitor, keyboard, mouse etc would be provided. All the participants should communicate these requirements along with the abstracts for the screening round.


3.3 Team Specification

A team should consist of maximum of 2 members.


3.4 Eligibility

All students with a valid identity card of their respective educational institutes are eligible to participate in Open Design Contest at Techfest 2008.


3.5 Certificate Policy

  1. Certificate of Excellence will be given to all winners.

  2. Certificates of participation will be given to all teams that are selected after the abstract submission and are present during Techfest 2008.


3.6 Registration

Registrations are closed.


3.7 Accomodation

Accomodation registrations for Open Design Contest have ended.