Competition Rules

Please read all rules carefully before participating in the INGENIOUS competition.

Eligibility

  • Open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students
  • Teams must consist of 1-4 members from the same institution
  • All team members must be currently enrolled students
  • Faculty members may serve as advisors but cannot be team members

Project Requirements

  • Projects must be original work created during the academic year 2024-2025
  • Projects must address a real-world problem or innovation
  • The solution must be functional with a working prototype/demo
  • Projects must be in one of the listed categories
  • All code and assets must be properly attributed and licensed

Submission Guidelines

  • All submissions must include:
    • Project proposal (PDF, max 5 pages)
    • Working prototype or demo
    • Source code repository link
    • Short presentation video (max 3 minutes)
  • Submissions must be made before the deadline
  • Late submissions will not be accepted

Evaluation Criteria

  • Innovation and Creativity (25%)
  • Technical Complexity and Implementation (25%)
  • Impact and Practicality (20%)
  • Design and User Experience (15%)
  • Presentation and Documentation (15%)