25–26 NOVEMBER 2026 / AIT, CHIKKAMAGALURU / REGISTRATION CLOSES 21 NOV 2026 / PRIZE POOL ₹1,00,000
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Official event rules and challenge requirements for AVISHKAR 2K26. Challenge-specific rules take precedence.

OFFICIAL EVENT RULES

These rules reflect the official AVISHKAR 2K26 specifications. Registration deadline: 21 November 2026. Registration fee: ₹1,500 per team via UPI / gateway. Check the Domains page for each challenge’s detailed requirements and evaluation criteria.

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Eligibility & registration

AVISHKAR 2K26 is open to eligible undergraduate and postgraduate college students, with inter-college participation welcome. Complete registration strictly by the announced deadline: 21 November 2026. The registration fee is ₹1,500 per team, payable via UPI or online payment gateway.

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Team size & challenge selection

Team sizes are strictly confirmed by domain: AI in Cybersecurity & FinTech: 2–4 members (24 hours). Full Stack Development: 2–4 members (24 hours). IoT & Embedded Systems: 2–4 members (24 hours). MECHSPARK 2K26: maximum 4 members (8 hours). CIVILX: BRIDGE-X exactly 4 members, CADATHON exactly 2 members (90 minutes), and SURVEYOR-X exactly 4 members. Each team must register for one challenge.

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Original work & development

Complete the assigned challenge within its allotted duration (24 hours for software & IoT domains; 8 hours for MECHSPARK; 90 minutes for CADATHON practical). Pre-built complete projects, pre-assembled circuits and copied submissions are strictly prohibited. Do not use pre-prepared mechanical models or pre-made CADATHON drawings/templates with pre-drafted geometry. Submit source code, documentation and live working demonstrations where required.

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Challenge deliverables

AI in Cybersecurity & FinTech and Full Stack Development: submit git repository, documentation (README) and present a working demo to the jury. MECHSPARK: Solid Edge CAD design files, working cardboard mechanisms with engineering explanation, or machined workpiece according to lathe specifications. CADATHON: submit floor plan, elevation, cross-section and opening schedule. SURVEYOR-X: submit completed field book with reduced levels and elevation difference calculations.

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Materials, equipment & safety

IoT & Embedded Systems teams must bring all required microcontrollers, sensors, modules and hardware tools; the college will not provide electronic components. MECHSPARK organisers provide the required machines, tools and materials; lathe operation requires mandatory faculty supervision, approved PPE and workshop safety adherence. CIVILX organisers provide bridge materials, levelling instruments (Dumpy/Auto level, tripod, staff) and field sheets; SURVEYOR-X teams must bring a scientific calculator.

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Fair play, conduct & judging

Follow instructions of event coordinators and judges. Maintain discipline and handle equipment responsibly. Unsafe behaviour or equipment misuse may result in disqualification. The decisions of the judging panel are final.

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CIVILX round conditions

CADATHON and SURVEYOR-X begin with an offline screening quiz of approximately 20–30 MCQs in 20–30 minutes. The top 10 CADATHON teams advance to a 90-minute AutoCAD residential building design challenge. CADATHON internet access is not allowed; basic AutoCAD templates without pre-drawn geometry are permitted. SURVEYOR-X continues with practical field levelling, staff readings, reduced-level calculations and elevation differences.

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