Submission review
All submissions are scored using the rubric. The judges evaluate only what is in the PowerPoint submission — nothing else. This is why the submission guidelines matter so much.
Guideline 05
How finalists are selected.
Every submission is scored independently by at least two judges using the rubric. The scores are averaged across judges to produce a final score, and the top-scoring teams are invited to showcase their ideas at the PAN-IIT Amaravathi event.
The two stages
Live showcase
The finalist teams present their ideas live at the PAN-IIT Amaravathi event. The same rubric dimensions apply, with additional credit for how well the team explains and defends their idea in person.
Scoring method
At least two judges score every submission independently. The scores are averaged to produce one final score per team. The top-scoring teams become finalists.
Tips for scoring well
This rubric is designed to reward genuine thinking over polished packaging.
Go out and observe
The strongest submissions come from teams who went out, looked at a problem with their own eyes, took photographs, spoke to people, and came back with a story to tell. Do not rely on internet research alone.
Simple is strong
You do not need a revolutionary idea. A simple, well-thought-out solution to a clearly understood problem will score higher than a complex idea applied to a vague problem.
Be honest about limitations
If your idea has limits, say so. A team that says 'this would work for small towns but may not scale to cities' shows stronger thinking than one claiming their idea solves everything.
Explain the technology, don't overcomplicate it
Explain what the technology does and why it helps — not the technical specifications. You are not being judged on your technical knowledge.
Show your thinking
The judges are not mind-readers. Everything you want credit for must be visible in the slides.