NCIT Tech Competition

Nepal College of Information Technology (NCIT) is excited to host the NCIT Tech Competition, an event dedicated to evaluating and showcasing the technical skills of high school students.

This vibrant competition offers young innovators a platform to demonstrate their talents across various technical domains, including design and emerging technologies. Participants will have the opportunity to compete with their peers and gain recognition within the technical community.

The competition will include a Graphic Design and Web Design Contest.

Event Details

• Registration Deadline: July 05, 2024
• Registration Fee: Online Registration/ Free for all
• Online Registration Link can be found HERE
• Eligible Candidates: Regular +2 students or 12th Grade Exam Appeared Students/Equivalent

Graphic Design Competition

Objective

Design an innovative solution (product, app, website, etc.) on "Sustainable Future.

Topics

• Approaches to Address Social Issues in Nepal
• Using Creative Design to Promote Travel and explore different tradition in Nepal
• Improving Nepalese Education through Innovative Design

Submission Guidelines

• Design submissions can be in any format, including but not limited to.
• Ensure your design is in a format that can be easily viewed and printed (e.g., A4, A3, or larger).
• Ensure your design is in a high-resolution format (e.g., 300 DPI or higher).
• Ensure that your design is in a color mode that is suitable for printing (e.g., CMYK or RGB).
• Design submissions can be in any format, including but not limited to:
  • Visual designs (posters, brochures, logos, etc.)
  • Digital designs (websites, apps, etc.)
  • Product designs (products, packaging, etc.)
  • Service designs (services, experiences, etc.)

Judging Criteria

• Uniqueness and Innovation.
• Relevance to Nepal's Social Issues.
• Effectiveness and Impact.
• Visual Appeal and User-Friendliness, etc. on "Sustainable Future".

Web Design Competition

Objective

Solve coding problems or develop a software solution on "Smart Solutions for Everyday Problems."

Topics

• Health-related services
• Education
• Agriculture and Tourism

Submission Guidelines

• Submit your project in a compressed file format (e.g., .zip or .rar).
• Provide a written description (max. 500 words) of your project, including its purpose, features, target audience, and intended impact.
• Include a README file with detailed instructions on how to set up and run your project.
• Include all the source code files necessary to run your project.
• If applicable, include a link to an online demo of your project or a video demonstration.

Project Requirements

• Projects can be developed using any programming language or framework.
• Projects should address a specific problem or need within the chosen category and provide a viable solution.
• Projects should demonstrate creativity, originality, and the use of cutting-edge technologies.
• Projects should have the potential to make a positive impact on society and contribute to the development of the chosen category.

Judging Criteria

• How unique and innovative is the project in addressing the problem or need?
• How well is the project implemented from a technical perspective, considering factors such as code quality, efficiency, and scalability?
• How user-friendly and intuitive is the project interface, and how well does it meet the needs of the target audience?
• How significant is the potential impact of the project on the chosen category and society as a whole?

Prizes

Web Design Competition

	Cash	Scholarship
Winner	Rs. 50,000	Rs. 5,00,000
1st Runner Up	Rs. 20,000	Rs. 4,00,000
Best Presenter Award	Rs. 5,000	Rs. 2,50,000

Graphic Design Competition 

	Cash	Scholarship
Winner	Rs. 20,000	Rs. 4,00,000
1st Runner Up	Rs. 8,000	Rs. 3,00,000
Best Presenter Award	Rs. 5,000	Rs. 2,50,000

Important Details

All registered candidates must attend an online webinar where competition details will be provided. The link to the webinar will be emailed to all registered participants one day prior to the event.

All participants in the competition will receive a participation certificate. The top 15 participants will advance to the next round, which will be held in a closed environment announced later. In this round, participants will prepare a presentation and a demo version of their product. Judges will evaluate the original works, providing both feedback and scores. The top two participants will be awarded cash prizes. Additionally, all participants advancing to the second round will be eligible for scholarships of up to Rs 2,50,000 at Nepal College of Information Technology.