AI Challenge: Programming Competition
Theme: Solving Real-World Problems Using AI Tools
- Target Participants B.Tech and MCA Students
- Challenge Duration Approximately 6 hours (including around 4 hours of coding)
- Real-world AI problem revealed on the day
- Any technology stack allowed
- Use of AI tools & frameworks encouraged
- Includes coding + demo presentation
1. Registration Process
Registration Deadline: 7 December 2025- Team Size: Maximum 2 members per team
- Eligibility: Current B.Tech or MCA students from invited colleges
- Minimum Teams Per College: 3 teams (minimum)
- Registration Deadline: 7 December 2025
2. Competition Structure and Rules
Problem Statement: A live, real-world problem statement will be disclosed to all registered teams simultaneously at the start of the competition.
Teams must design a solution or prototype using AI methodologies/tools.
Duration: Teams will have approximately 6 hours to:
- Understand the problem
- Design the solution
- Develop the prototype
- Prepare the final submission
Programming Languages:
Any preferred language, including but not limited to:
AI Tools (Highly Encouraged):
- TensorFlow, PyTorch
- scikit-learn
- OpenAI APIs
- Pre-trained models and other AI libraries/frameworks
Resources:
- Teams must bring their own laptops and peripherals
- Stable Wi-Fi will be provided at the venue
Required Deliverables:
- The complete source code of the solution/prototype.
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A brief 1 - 2 page documentation/report covering:
- Approach and methodology
- AI tools/libraries used
- Key design decisions
- Results and observations
- A short presentation/demo (~5 minutes) of the solution to the judging panel.
Submission Time: All materials must be submitted digitally via a link provided at the venue, by the designated deadline.
3. Judging Criteria and Evaluation
| Criterion | Description | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Innovation & Creativity | Uniqueness and novelty of the AI-driven solution | 25% |
| Technical Implementation | Quality, robustness and efficiency of code and AI model/tool implementation | 30% |
| Relevance to Problem | Effectiveness of the solution in addressing the given real-world problem | 25% |
| Presentation & Documentation | Clarity of explanation and demonstration of the prototype | 20% |
| Total | 100% | |
Tip for Participants
Balance innovation with a technically sound solution.
- Focus on a clear AI-based approach
- Make your solution robust and well-documented
- Prepare a crisp, impactful presentation
4. Competition Day Schedule (Sample)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 09:00 AM | Registration & Welcome |
| 09:30 AM | Competition Briefing and Problem Statement Announcement |
| 10:00 AM | Coding & Development Starts 4 Hours total |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch Break 30 Minutes |
| 01:00 PM | Coding & Development |
| 02:30 PM | Time to Prepare Documentation and Presentation |
| 03:00 PM | Team Presentations/ Demos to Judges |
| 04:00 PM | Valedictory Function & Prize Distribution |
Contact Information
For any queries regarding the challenge or registration, please contact:
Names: Dr Sandeep Kumar Gupta, Dr Arif Mohd. Sattar
Phone: 9412201822, 7739269492
Payment Details
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