2. Think of ordinary people doing some extra-
ordinary wonders...and eureka!!!!! To add to
the list (in the quest of decoding every arena
of matter), you get the likes of Einstein,
Newton, and many “prodigious” minds that
made the world go crazy after their
unparalleled contributions....
Well, well well.....don’t get misled by the
catch-up name “Prodigy”.... Needless to say,
it’s for all those ordinary maniacs who enjoy
ending up with sensible solutions for
simplistic (but interesting) tasks....We bring
for you an array of events which will test your
basic skills and judiciousness in applications of
your domain.....
4. Workmanship
Workmanship is the art, science & skill required to produce an engineering marvel. A
workman implements his skills and knowledge to do a given task in stipulated time.
Think of a “lathe” – the bread and butter of any workman. This little gizmo shapes
the conceived concepts into most of the industrial products.
So, for all the engineers, who want to challenge their limits, here is an opportunity
to showcase your talent of handling this machine to the core.
Problem statement: Manufacture the given component by using Lathe machine,
within specified limits of time, tolerance & fitment with provided tools. Description
of task will be provided at the time of competition.
Date: 23rd
and 24th
February 2012, 10:30am - 05:30pm
General Rules:
1. Participant must have to perform a task (job) from given drawing within the
prescribed time.
2. Marking to the job will be based on the features made by the participant, also
on the dimensions, accuracy of the job, surface finish and time taken to
complete the task.
3. All the required equipments, tools, material will be issued to the participant
just before the start of the competition.
4. The participant will not be allowed to participate without safety shoes.
5. Participant must report 30 min. before the allotted time of their respective
slot; otherwise it will be his/her responsibility for losing assigned time given to
the job.
6. Competitor must do the job only in one chance, re-participation will not be
entertained.
7. Participant must bring valid college identity card and receipt at time of
competition. “Mélange” organizers and VIT management will not be
responsible for any kind of injury happening to participant during the
competition.
8. The organizers reserve all rights to change any or all of the above rules as they
deem fit.
NOTE: JUDGE’S DECISION WILL BE FINAL & BINDING ON ALL.
Entry fee: Rs. 50 / participant
For more information, contact: Sarfraz Ali Quadri : 8793112460
5. Model making
Model Making is an event as creative & imaginative as any other event in PRODiGY.
You will be given the required material. Employ your paper & thermocol handling
skills to create your own models.
It’s the only place that requires keenness of mind and your constructive skills
together!
Come on & take the challenge...
Date: 24th and 25th
Feb. , 11:00am to 05:30 pm
Problem Statement:
Construct a model from the given material & equipment in a stipulated time.
What should be done?
A model has to constructed based on the design of the model provided in a
specified period of time.
Time will be allotted taking into consideration the skills of an average student .
No extra material will be given to anyone, so students should make the use of
the given material wisely. Also, no extra time will be given.
The impromptu models may be some kind of MECHANICAL instruments,
assemblies.
E.g. elliptical trammel, geneva mechanism, piston cylinder assembly model,
dies, helicopters etc.
General Rules:
1. Students can register individually or as a group. In a group, maximum 4
members are allowed. The members can be from same or different college.
2. All the required equipments, tools, material will be issued to the participant
just before the start of the competition.
3. Participant must report 30 min. before the allotted time of their respective
slot; otherwise it will be his/her responsibility for losing the assigned time.
4. Participant will get only one chance, re-participation will not be entertained.
5. Participant must bring valid college identity card and receipt at time of
competition.
6. The organizers reserve all rights to change any or all of the above rules as they
deem fit.
NOTE: JUDGE’S DECISION WILL BE FINAL & BINDING ON ALL....
Entry fee: Rs. 150 / participant or team.
For More Information, contact: Mahesh Jadhav : 9762932031
6. B-plan
Every budding mind wishes to become an entrepreneur. Most of the beginners come
up with ideas that are unique and competitive. But, their thinking goes unrealized at
times. So, all they need is a platform that can allow them to grow their seeds of
potential into a well-developed nursery....
Here we have B-plan for you.....
This contest aims to provide you an integrative learning experience of implementing
your business plans. Showcase your capabilities and endeavours of gaining a starting
edge over others in incepting successful enterprises by giving it a try....
Give wings to your plans.....
Categories of participation:
Category A: This group is open for engineering students from all branches, BCS and
BCA students
Category B: This group is open for students from all other streams including those
pursuing PG course, i.e. B.COM, BBA, MBA, MCA, M.E. (ALL) etc.
Entry Fee: Rs. 150/- per team
Dates:
20th
Feb.: Last date for submission of answers
25th
Feb.: Finals , at VIT college, from 10am – 5pm .
Format:
Eliminations: In this round, participants will be mailed a set of questions. We expect
participants to answer maximum questions based on their knowledge and
experience. Points will be given according to the merits of the solution. The answers
have to be mailed before the last date mentioned above.
Results will be mailed to you by 22nd
Feb.
Final round: In this stage, qualified participants have to give a power point
presentation of their ventured plan in front of judges. Based on their plans, the
participants will be questioned and points will be rewarded.
7. Judging Criteria:
1. Top ten teams will be selected for the finals. The judging criteria will be different
for both the groups (A and B). The team with maximum points after the end of the
eliminations, and presentation in the final round will emerge as the winner
2. There will be in all 2 prizes for both the groups in the finals.
Participation certificates will be given to all
Eligibility:
1. Participants from all disciplines are allowed
2. Participation can be as an individual or as a team (Maximum no. of members in
each team - 3). Members of team can be from same or different college but should
be from the same category i.e. A or B. If they are from different category they will
considered under category B
3. *Participants have to mandatorily mail the following details - their receipt
number, category i.e. A or B, team leader’s name, names of other members, and
the name of their college – as a pdf file*
4. Mail the above details to “ blpan.melange2012@gmail.com ” before / up to the
last date mentioned
5. Every individual participant or team will be eligible to submit one plan only.
Multiple plans submitted by the same individual or team under the same registration
number will be disqualified.
*** Note:
As soon as you pay the entry fee, send us mail on blpan.melange2012@gmail.com
for the registration of your email-id and team. The mail should include following
details:
* 1. In subject write your receipt number and stage for which you are applying
E.g. subject: receipt number (stage number)
Attach the pdf file mentioned above in the following format
Receipt no. : Category :
Name of the member
(Team leader’s name
should come first)
Course and year College
* 2. Questions for eliminations will be sent to you via mail, as soon as you send a mail
regarding your confirmation of participation through your registered email-id.
8. *3. Additional guidelines regarding the event will be sent to you from time to time.
In case of any doubt or difficulty please feel free to contact our event head.
Contact Details:
Event Head: Abhishek Londhe
Contact No.:9823855020
Email-id: abhishek33449@gmail.com
Assistant Event head: Vaibhav Deshmukh
Contact No: 9766368190
Email-id: dvaibhav999@gmail.com
SMS your doubts or queries along with your email id on numbers mentioned above.
You will get your solution on your email-id. Or else, do call us.
9. Structura
We often discard / cast away the bare sticks after having an ice-cream. Ever
wondered how these useless sticks can carve out your creativity skills..??!! We will
tell you...
Employ your skills to create models displaying strength using these popsicle-
sticks. So all you brainiacs....let your ideas be subjected to tests of strength.....
Date: 25th February 2012, 10:30am to 5:30pm.
Problem Statement: Design and build a structure using popsicle sticks within the
given dimensions which can sustain the maximum weight possible.
Format:
1. Participants will be provided with ice-cream (popsicle) sticks, thread, pulleys,
etc
2. The required material will be provided by us
3. Material kit will be provided 10 days before the competition i.e. on 15th
Feb.
4. Material kit would consist of design details with dimensions & important
instructions
5. Participants will have to build a rigid structure within 10 days
General Rules:
1. All the required equipments, tools, material will be issued to the participant.
No material in excess of kit content is allowed to be used.
2. Participant will get only one chance, re-participation will not be entertained.
3. Participant must bring valid college identity card and receipt at time of
competition. “Mélange” organizers and VIT management will not be
responsible for any kind of injury happening to participant during the
competition.
4. The organizers reserve all rights to change any or all of the above rules as
they deem fit.
NOTE: JUDGE’S DECISION WILL BE FINAL & BINDING ON ALL.
Eligibility:
1. Any student can participate
2. Maximum 3 people can be a part of any team
Entry Fee: Rs 100/ team
For more information, contact: Swapneel Zende : 9527308870
10. Propulsion
Every one of us has fantasies of space missions and travelling to the far distant points
of light and other planets, so as to explore every nook and cranny of the universe.
And the vehicle that has made such an exciting travel possible is --- ROCKET....
But just imagine if you could build your own rocket with the help of simple elements
like water & ai
r! Mélange gives you such an opportunity to build your own rocket with readily
available materials. No need to have a complex knowledge of Aeronautics. All you
need is water and air to power it, and a bottle for the body. Fuel your creativity with
imagination and ignite it with your passion to reach the top of the sky!
So come and be a part of this simplistic but amazing rocket science event....
Problem Statement: Design a single stage water rocket using a plastic container of
maximum 1-1.25 litre capacity that uses a combination of pressurized air and water
for propulsion to complete a defined task. A launcher should also be constructed that
can launch the water rocket safely. The launcher should have a 45° angle of
trajectory.
Basic Skill required: To decide the amount of water, the compressing pressure and
the design of rocket.
Targeted students (domain): Anyone can participate
No of rounds and short details (Knock out/ Top x etc.):
1) Elimination round: Distance achieved should be within specified range.
2) Semi-final round: Distance achieved should be within in the specified range
less than the previous one.
3) Final round: The Bottle Rocket should fall in the specified patch perpendicular
to line of flight given at a distance.
Date: 22nd
February
Entry fee (Proposed): 50 (individually or for a team of maximum 2 students )
No. of Participants: 50
Design Specifications:
11. 1. Only water should be used as a propellant. No gas other than air is allowed to
be pressurized and provide thrust to the rocket.
2. The maximum pressure should not exceed 100psi.
3. Only pressurized air and water assembly should be used for launching. No
other potential, kinetic, or any other form of energy will be permitted for the
launch.
4. The launcher must remain intact and stationary on the table while and after
the launching of the rocket.
5. No component or a body part of the rocket should get detached from the
main frame during the flight of the rocket. If detached then the rocket will be
disqualified.
6. The neck of the container must remain intact and unaltered.
7. The flange and the mouth of the bottle can be used to hold the rocket while
pressurising.
8. No metal parts should be attached to the rocket.
9. The participants are free to get their own air compressing device. We will
provide a foot pump having a nozzle of standard size.
10. All methods of compression should be manual.
11.The upper tip of the rocket should be visible and marked red.
12.The launching mechanism should be such that the participant is enabled to
launch the rocket safely from the launcher.
Disqualification: Any of the clause listed below, if dealt with, may lead to
disqualification of a team
1. If any rocket is found to be dangerous to launch by the organizers and judges.
2. If the rocket doesn't have a triggering mechanism to safely launch the rocket
from a distance of 2m from the launcher.
3. If a rocket blasts before the launch.
4. If a rocket launches before indicated by the organizers.
5. If any part of rocket breaks off during the time of flight.
6. If any design rule not abided by the participant.
7. The organizers reserve all rights to change any of the above rules as they
deem fit. Change in rules, if any will be highlighted on the website.
8. In case of any discrepancy decision of the judges shall be treated as final and
binding on all.
For more information, contact: Divyanka Sontakke : 8149420765
