General Rules

  1. The competition is open to all engineering students from any department and year of study.
  2. Each team must pay a registration fee of ₹300 and upload the payment proof in the Project Media section under the Project Details tab.
  3. Teams may consist of up to 3 members.
  4. Each participant can be a member of only one team.
  5. The theme of the Ideathon is The Multiverse of Innovation, focusing on engineering-driven solutions that create a real-world impact.
  6. Teams must select one track from the following categories:
    • Environment & Sustainability
    • Smart Living
    • Smart Manufacturing
    • Health & Wellness
  7. All submissions must be made in English.
  8. Plagiarism or copied content will result in immediate disqualification.

Code of Conduct

To ensure a safe, respectful, and collaborative environment throughout Solstice, all participants are expected to adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Respect and Inclusivity

  • Treat all participants, mentors, judges, and organizers with respect and courtesy.

  • Be inclusive and supportive of individuals regardless of gender, identity, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body type, race, ethnicity, nationality, or religion.

  • Respect different opinions, ideas, and approaches, constructive discussion is encouraged, but personal attacks are not.

2. Professional Conduct

  • Maintain academic integrity, no plagiarism, idea theft, or misrepresentation of work.

  • Do not engage in cheating, fabrication, or falsification of data or results.

  • Respect all intellectual property rights and cite sources where appropriate.

  • Avoid using offensive language, discriminatory remarks, or inappropriate humor.

3. Safety and Harassment Policy

  • Harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited, including but not limited to:

    • Offensive verbal comments

    • Unwelcome sexual attention or physical contact

    • Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following

    • Inappropriate photography or recording without consent

    • Sustained disruption of sessions or events

  • Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior must comply immediately.

  • Organizers reserve the right to disqualify or remove any participant found violating this policy.

4. Event Integrity

  • Respect the event schedule, submission deadlines, and judging process.

  • Do not attempt to influence or pressure judges or organizers.

  • Use event resources responsibly and report any issues or misconduct to the organizing committee.

5. Digital Etiquette

  • Maintain professionalism on online platforms, chat groups, and social media related to the event.

  • Do not share offensive, plagiarized, or misleading content online.

Amendments and Violations

  • The organizers reserve the right to modify, add, or remove rules at any time if deemed necessary for the fair and smooth conduct of the event.

  • Any such changes will be communicated promptly to all participants.

  • Violation Consequences: Any breach of the Code of Conduct or event rules will result in strict disciplinary action, which may include — but is not limited to — immediate disqualification, revocation of awards, or removal from the event premises.