Industry Defined Problems

Event Format and Guidelines

This event comprises of two stages. Participants have to come up with a solution to at least one of the problem statements to qualify as a valid entry. A detailed report on the design should be mailed, before the fixed deadline. Solutions will be evaluated and the best will be short-listed for the finals, which will be held during Shaastra 08.

Finalists will be intimated well in advance and will have to present their solution, along with a supporting prototype, to a distinguished panel of judges. Though modeling isn't mandatory for any of the problems, it is strongly recommended that you do so, as prototypes are the best way to prove your concept really works.

The deadline for report submission is 15th September. The finalists will be declared on 19th September.

1st Prize - 15000 Rs and Internship at GE - John F Welch Technology Center.
2nd Prize - 12000 Rs and will be considered for Internship on priority.
3rd Prize - 6000 Rs and will be considered for Internship on priority.

A team can have a maximum of three members.

Problem Statement

Smart Cars               PDF        

I Cricket               PDF        

Talking House               PDF        

2008 IDP Report Format

Report Submission Template               PDF        

Problem Title:


Brief description of the problem: (why do you want to target this problem) (max 100 words)


Existing solutions and gaps (with references): (max 200 words)


Description of the proposed technique: (max 500 words)


How is your idea different from existing methods: (max 100 words)


What is the key novelty in your idea that differentiates it from earlier techniques: (max 100 words)


Prototype design details: (max 200 words)