RULES AND REGULATIONS:

1. There shall be no limit on the number of participating teams from a college.
2. The number of participants for one paper is limited to 3.
3. Any participant should not participate in more than two papers.
4. Authors are invited to submit papers of not more than 8 pages of double column text using single-spaced (in PDF format), 10-point font size on 8.5 x 11 inch pages, as per IEEE 8.5 x 11 manuscript guidelines.
5. The final paper should be submitted in hard copy in the PRESCRIBED FORMAT ONLY and also in soft copy in a COMPACT DISC.
6. The hard-copy in the prescribed format should be typed/printed on A4 size sheet on one side only and should be limited to 8 pages including appendices, figures and tables.
7. Last date of submission of papers in soft copies is extended to January 4th, 2008. Papers received after the deadline shall not be entertained.
8. The jury’s decision regarding the winner and the prizes would be final and binding to all.
9. Judging Criteria

The judging criteria are on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the highest rating:

1. Written Presentation Portion
   • Form (35% of overall score)
     • Concise, informative abstract
     • Adequacy of introduction
     • Logical development and analytical treatment in the body
     • Adequacy of conclusion (delivers on the promise of the introduction)
     • Compliance with format
     • Clarity and directness
   • Subject Matter (20% of overall score)
     • Originality of ideas, procedures, processes, designs, results, or conclusions
     • For paper based on literature: originality of analysis and interpretation
     • Quality and level of content
     • Appropriateness, interest, and importance
     • Factual and technical accuracy
2. Oral Presentation Portion
   • Form (35% of overall score)
     • Adequacy of introduction and conclusion
     • Logical development of major points
     • Flow and balance of subject material
     • Poise, eye contact, and manners
     • Grammar, fluency and word choices
     • Clarity and directness (Tone, pace, annunciation, volume and delivery)
     • Use of graphic aids
   • Subject Matter (20% of overall score)
     • Technical and factual accuracy, grasp of the subject
     • Use of examples, metaphors, and analogies

a)   The RULES and REGULATIONS, dates and timings are subject to change. All participants would be informed in advance regarding such changes.

b)   The organizers of the contest would not be liable for any delay in transit of the submitted papers or    abstract.

c)   No changes would be allowed after submission of the paper.

d)   The final participants would be awarded with certificates of participation and mementos.