Evaluation Criteria
Evaluation Structure
The competition is divided into four main phases, with clearly defined deliverables and criteria for each. An additional bonus section assesses broader competencies like industry relevance and team collaboration.
🔍 Phase-Wise Evaluation Breakdown
Phase 1: Topic Identification/Confirmation
📌 Deliverable: Project Proposal (Problem Statement, Objectives, Expected Outcomes)
Weightage: 10%
Criterion | Description |
Relevance to Blockchain (5 marks) | The extent to which the topic leverages core blockchain technologies effectively. |
Innovation & Uniqueness (5 marks) | Novelty of the problem addressed and uniqueness of the solution proposed. |
📝 Reviewers will check if the topic is both technically feasible and aligned with real-world blockchain use cases.
Phase 2: Literature Study
📌 Deliverable: Literature Study Report
Weightage: 15%
Criterion | Description |
Depth of Research (5 marks) | Breadth and depth of reviewed literature including academic, industrial, and technical sources. |
Identification of Gaps (5 marks) | Ability to critically analyze existing solutions and define a clear research/solution gap. |
Relevance of Sources (5 marks) | Use of credible, diverse, and up-to-date references from journals, whitepapers, etc. |
📝 This phase assesses the foundation on which the project is built.
Phase 3: Design Presentation
📌 Deliverables: Design Presentation Slides and Document
Weightage: 25%
Criterion | Description |
Architecture & System Design (10 marks) | Completeness and clarity of system architecture and component interaction. |
Technology Stack Appropriateness (5 marks) | Justification for chosen blockchain platform, frameworks, and tools. |
Feasibility & Scalability (5 marks) | Practicality and potential to scale the proposed solution. |
Presentation Clarity (5 marks) | Effective communication, professionalism, and organization of design presentation. |
📝 Industry experts and the supervisors may be part of the jury panel to provide technical feedback and mentorship.
Phase 4: Project Submission
📌 Deliverables: Final Project Report, Source Code, and Demo Video
Weightage: 40%
Criterion | Description |
Implementation Quality (10 marks) | Completeness, reliability, and alignment with proposed architecture. |
Blockchain Integration (10 marks) | Effective implementation of blockchain-specific features (smart contracts, consensus, etc.). |
Testing & Results (5 marks) | Demonstrated testing and validation of results with meaningful outcomes. |
Documentation (5 marks) | Comprehensive and user-friendly documentation of the project. |
Demonstration (5 marks) | Clarity and quality of the demo video showing project functionality. |
Innovation & Impact (5 marks) | Potential for social/industrial application and novelty in implementation. |
📝 Judges will assess not only technical proficiency but also real-world applicability.
🌟 Bonus Criteria (Across Phases)
Weightage: 10%
Criterion | Description |
Industry Relevance (5 marks) | Alignment of the project with current market demands and trends. |
Team Collaboration & Ownership (5 marks) | Evident teamwork, division of roles, and consistent progress throughout the phases. |
📝 These bonus points reward teams that demonstrate professionalism, initiative, and relevance to future careers.