Kshitij 2013 - IIT Kharagpur Feb 1-4, 2013 [Event Details]

For the Electronics engineers here, you have the next-gen competition called the 'Embetronix' an event designed to test your mettle in the field of Embedded Electronics. It sets fire to your inquisitive spirits in digital wireless communication and gives you an opportunity to think beyond the usual. So, for all of those who consider Embedded Electronics their cakewalk, the hall of fame is awaiting your innovative magnum opus.

You can find the PDF of the problem statement for the same in the end of this post. 👍

The General Rules of the contest are:

• The deadline for submission of the event is 15th December 2012.
• A maximum of three participants can combine to form a team from some educational institution.

Event Specific Rules:

• Make module with PCB.
• Soldering must be done by participants.
• Do not direct print the PCB.
• In case of IC with SMD packaging, fabricated break-out boards can be used which are connected to main circuit using berg sticks. However the overall circuit has to be soldered.
• You may use ready made transmitter modules and sensors.
• Round 2 presentation should be short - about working module which focuses on the design & implementation methodologies.

Stage 1: Abstract should be uploaded in PDF format with :

• Your team ID.
• The basic idea used.
• All major components used.
• All circuit diagrams.
• Explanation of the circuit diagrams and steps.
• Deadline for submission: 15th December 2012.
• If you can't upload your abstract - send us a CD.

Stage 2:

• Create final modules and come with them.
• This round will have presentation + a Q/A session by the judges. (10 minutes presentation and display of module + 5 min Q/A session by the judges)

Under the 'Laws of Motion' competition, one of the flagship events, certified by IMechE, it calls upon enthusiasts and engineers alike to design a RC motor powered aircraft!
There are cash prizes worth Rs, 25,000/- to be won here.

Team Size: Maximum of 5
General Rules:

• Participants should bring complete kits to IIT Kharagpur, but a pair of receiver and transmitter (Rx and Tx) will be provided by organizers.
• Attendance before the commencement of the event is compulsory.
• The aircraft would be checked for its safety before the commencement of the event.
• The participants will have to send the video and pictures of their model by 4th January 2013 to the undersigned head keeping the subject as “Laws of Motion_Team Id”.

If you want to check the problem statement for this competition, find it here -

Another competition is the 'The Verdict', is a National Level moot court, competition which is a simulation of a court room proceedings where participants argue over a hypothetical case before distinguised judges.
The learning process for a moot court competition begins with extensive research on the subject, followed by writing of submissions or appellate briefs and finally presentation of the oral arguments in the mock court room.

For this contest,

• The last date for submission of Written Memorials is 4th January 2013
• The results of the submissions will be declared on 11th January 2013
• The moot court competition will be held in IIT Kharagpur from 1st to 3rd February 2013

The prizes for The Verdict are as follows -

• Winning Team
  Certificates to all team members and cash prize of Rs. 25,000 to the team
• Runner- Up Team
  Certificates to all team members and cash prize of Rs. 15,000 to the team
• Best Speaker
  Certificate and cash prize of Rs. 5,000
• Best Memorial
  Certificate and cash prize of Rs. 5,000

Another Event called the 'IDP', which goes with a catch line -
“As yet, the wind is an untamed and unharnessed force; and quite possibly one of the greatest discoveries hereafter to be made, will be the taming, and harnessing of it.”

This year, the teams have to design a blade for a wind turbine with the main motive of improving the efficiency. The blade should have a power rating of 2.0MW, including the following specifications:

• Blade Length : 50m
• Blade Weight : Upper Specification Limit 9500 kg
• Aero Efficiency : 50%

The participants are also required to address the following:

• Blades can be designed with any of the available material(s) and can have options to enhance performance. It must also include Aero and Mechanical Design Cycle.
• Design evaluation should include strength and stability (e.g. buckling) assessment corresponding to 2.0MW operation loads.
• Details of materials used, manufacturing and transportation skids on Indian roads should also be mentioned.

Participants need to propose at least three distinct concepts.
Design Guidelines are available in IEC61400 and GL2010.

IIT Kharagpur's Kshitij has another event The WOODSTOCK is a real stock market game played with virtual money. The players face real time share price fluctuations and trade accordingly. The game ensures firsthand experience of the real market without the associated risk of losing money. This event allows you to understand the vagaries of the stock exchange and gain experience before you take the markets head-on.
In this event, The player with the maximum net worth will be adjudged the winner.
1st Prize : Rs.10,000
2nd Prize : Rs.8,000
3rd Prize : Rs.6,000
4th Prize : Rs.4,000
5th Prize : Rs.2,000

In Kshitij 2013's 'Tech Quiz' there will be a team size of 4 members and the general rules followed will be - that the quiz will be held in two rounds - both these rounds will be held back to back at IIT Kharagpur during Kshitij.
There will initially be a written elimination round, with the top teams getting to participate in the finals and The decision of the quiz master will be final and binding.

The registrations for the tech quiz are currently open and

• The entries are restricted to students currently pursuing education in a recognized institute.
• The participants may be asked to furnish the supporting documents at a later stage to prove the aforementioned criteria.
• Students from different colleges can form a single team.
• Each team can contain a maximum of four participants.

1st Prize : Rs. 10,000
2nd Prize : Rs. 6,000
3rd Prize : Rs. 4,000