Official Carnival Rulebook

Description

Based on the theme given on spot, use prompt to generate an image. Contestants are given a specific theme. They must generate an image that matches the style, composition, and subject of the theme as closely as possible.

Grade Group

• •Group B to Group E (Grade 5 to University Level)
• •Individual participation only

Rules and Regulations

1. 1New Session: Must start a new Chat or terminal of AI model for the competition.
2. 2Safety Compliance: Must not violate the host platform’s (major) safety guidelines (NSFW, extreme violence, etc.).
3. 3Reproducibility Check: The prompt history must match the generated image. The prompts will be test-run by judges if any suspicion arises to validate the prompts.
4. 4Text-Only Rule: The prompt history must not include any other resource (such as images or files) other than text typed by the participant. Each instruction MUST be typed by the participant completely (autocorrect and suggestions are still allowed).
5. 5Submission: Submission into the google form link provided on the time of competition.

Rules

• •Grade: 3 to 12 & University Level (Group A to E)
• •Task: Contestants will make an artwork or poster based on the given technology theme.

Guidelines

• •Submit an image as well as the raw file for poster submissions (and raw files for art submissions if possible). The raw files will be used to check for authenticity.
• •Submissions must be original. AI is prohibited.
• •Using trademarked or copyrighted characters or assets is forbidden. Participants must use self-made assets or royalty free ones.
• •Submit the submission through a pen drive.
• •Participants must bring their physical artwork to the submission site on time.

1. Rounds (2 Rounds)

1. Qualifiers

• •Qualifiers will be on a MCQ question paper, where participants have to fill out OMR boxes in the OMR Answer Script.
• •QP will be of 20 marks and the participant will have to answer all 20 questions.
• •The top 5 participants will be taken from this round.
• •In case of participants from position 5 and below them having exact same marks, a verbal buzzer round will be taken of 11 questions where the person who answers the most amount of questions correctly will win the 5th place.

2. Finals

• •Will be an on stage buzzer round.
• •Participants with the most questions answered correctly out of the first 10 questions will win the Finals.
• •In the case of a draw, a series of 11 questions will be asked in a buzzer round and the participants with the most correct answers will win.

2. Syllabus

• •Syllabus will be different and difficulty will be arranged according to the groups.
• •Different groups will have different syllabus.
• •Syllabus of individual groups will be uploaded soon on the Facebook and Instagram pages of JTC.

Rules

• •Grade: 3 to 12 (Group A to D)
• •Task: Participants will have 5 tries to type as fast as possible in a 15-second test on MonkeyType. The best of five tries will be chosen.

Guidelines

• •Participants are allowed to bring their own keyboards.
• •The event will be held in the school computer lab. Bringing your own device (excluding keyboard) is not allowed.
• •No auto-correct, macros or copy-pasting.
• •5 minutes will be given before the competition for warming up.
• •Each try will be a 15 second test. The best of five tries will be chosen.

Rules

• •Grade: 3 to 12 (Group A to D)
• •Task: Participants will have to recreate a given webpage using HTML and CSS (including JS) in 30 minutes.

Guidelines

• •All participants must use an offline code editor.
• •The event will be held in the school computer lab. Bringing your own device is not allowed.
• •Any functionality in the webpage will be mentioned. Participants must recreate the functionality as accurately as possible.
• •Making an extra JS file for the functionality is allowed and must be included with the webpage files.

Rules

• •Grade: 3 to 12 (Group A to D)
• •Task: Participants must create a video based on the theme given and submit it on the first day of the fest.

General Guidelines

• •Offensive, copyrighted, or inappropriate content is prohibited.
• •All footage and content must be original and theme based.
• •Submit the submission through a pen drive on the first day of the fest.

Video Format

• •The Video must be not more than 5 mins.
• •The resolution of the video must be 1080p and mp4 format.

Student Information

• •The submitted Folder should contain the video and in a doc file students personal information and title of the video needs to be written.

Rules

• •Grade: 3 to 12 & University Level (Group A to E)
• •Task: Participants must take photos and submit it on the Second day of the fest.

Guidelines

1. 1Photograph Size:

• •The photograph must be printed in 7 × 9 inches (18 × 23 cm) size.
• •This size is suitable for easy handling and display using clips.
• •Do not submit photographs larger than the specified size.

1. 2Printing & Lamination:

• •Each student must submit one hardcopy of the photograph.
• •The photograph must be properly laminated by the student before submission.
• •Do not mount the photograph on cardboard, foam board, or a frame, as the photographs will be displayed using clips.

1. 3Student Information:

• •The following information must be clearly written on the back side of the photograph then laminate it:

• Student’s Name

• Class & Section

• Group A/B/C/D/E

• Title of the Photograph

• •IMPORTANT: Write all student information clearly on the BACK SIDE of the photograph.

1. 4Display:

• •All photographs will be displayed by hanging them with clips.
• •Students are requested to ensure that the photograph is neatly printed, laminated, and ready for display.

1. 5Important Note:

• •Photographs that are not laminated, incorrectly sized, or missing student information may not be considered for the exhibition.
• •NO AI Generated photos/photos that is downloaded from internet will be allowed.

🧠 ICT Olympiad — Technology Quiz Competition

Grade: Group A to D

📋 Rules & Format

General Rules

• •This is an individual competition.
• •Participants must report before the scheduled reporting time.
• •Mobile phones, smartwatches, and all other electronic devices are strictly prohibited.
• •No communication or discussion between participants is allowed during any round.
• •Any form of cheating or unfair means will result in immediate disqualification.
• •Participants must maintain discipline throughout the competition.

📝 Round 1 — Written Round

• •The first round will be a written quiz.
• •Participants will be given 10 questions.
• •The time limit will be 30 minutes.
• •Total Marks: 20 (1 mark for the correct answer, 1 mark for a correct and relevant explanation).
• •Participants must submit their answers within the allotted time.

🔔 Round 2 — Buzzer Round

• •The second round will be a buzzer round consisting of 20 questions.
• •Participants must answer using the buzzer system.
• •Only the 4 highest-scoring participants from Round 2 will qualify for the final round.

⚡ Round 3 — Final Buzzer Round

• •The final round will also be a buzzer round.
• •The finalists will compete for the highest score.
• •Negative marking will apply in this round.
• •The top 2 scorers at the end of the final round will be declared the winners and will receive the prizes.

The Mission Brief

“A mysterious hacker called ZERO has stolen the Tech Fest’s Golden Code. The code has been split into 5 fragments and hidden across the campus. Your team has 60 minutes to recover all fragments before ZERO deletes them forever.”

Eligibility

• •Grade 3 to Grade 12 (Group A to Group D)
• •Teams of 2 to 4 members

How it works:

• •Round 1 — QR Hunt: Place QR codes given in a paper to each team. Scanning each QR code reveals the room location on the 2nd and 3rd floor of the SJIS building.
• •Round 2 — Tech Puzzle: Give teams a simple coding/debugging challenge. This will be presented in the form of printed paper in the designated rooms. The correct output gives them a number.
• •Round 3 — Hidden Message: Give them an image containing a hidden message using visual clues.
• •Round 4 — Encryption Challenge: Teams solve a riddle to obtain a decryption. Entering it on a webpage reveals a URL.
• •Final Round — The Treasure: The URL provides a combination of Key and box number that opens the treasure box on stage that has the Bitcoin.

Category

3x3 Rubik’s Cube

Grade Eligibility

• •Grade 3 to 12 (Group A to D)

Task

Participants must solve a standard 3×3 Rubik’s Cube within the given time. The participant with the fastest valid solving time will be ranked higher.

Guidelines

1. 1Cube Requirements:

• •The competition will be conducted using a standard 3×3 Rubik’s Cube.
• •Participants may bring their own 3×3 cube unless instructed otherwise by the organizers.
• •The cube must be in proper working condition.
• •Any electronic or specially modified cube that provides an unfair advantage will not be allowed.
• •The organizers reserve the right to inspect the cube before the competition.

1. 2Scrambling the Cube:

• •Each participant's cube will be scrambled before the competition.
• •The scrambling process will be conducted by the event organizers or judges to ensure fairness.
• •Participants must not observe or interfere with the scrambling process.

1. 3Competition Procedure:

• •Participants must wait for the official signal before starting.
• •Timing will begin according to the instructions of the judges.
• •Participants must stop immediately after completing the cube.
• •A cube will be considered solved only when all six faces are completely solved with their respective colours.

1. 4Timing:

• •The official timing system will be used to record each participant's solving time.
• •Each participant will be given the number of attempts determined by the organizers.
• •The best valid solving time will be considered for the final ranking.
• •The judges' recorded time will be considered final.

1. 5Fair Play:

• •Participants must solve the cube without any external assistance.
• •The use of mobile phones, smart devices, notes, algorithms, or any other solving guides during the competition is strictly prohibited.
• •Participants must not receive assistance from spectators or other participants.
• •Any participant found using unfair means may be immediately disqualified.

1. 6Participant Conduct:

• •Participants must report to the competition venue on time.
• •Participants must follow the instructions of the judges and event organizers.
• •Any disruptive or inappropriate behaviour may result in disqualification.

• •Participants will be ranked according to their fastest valid solving time.
• •In the case of a tie, additional attempts or tie-breaking rules may be applied by the judges.
• •The decision of the judges and organizers will be final.

IMPORTANT NOTE

• •Only standard 3×3 Rubik’s Cubes will be allowed for this competition.
• •Participants must ensure that their cubes are in proper working condition.
• •Any form of cheating or external assistance will result in immediate disqualification.
• •The decision of the judges will be final.

Competition Type

Individual Competition (Grade 3 to 12 — Group A to D)

Presentation Topics (Choose only one Topic for the submission according to the Group)

🔹 Group-A:

1. 1Introduction to Computer
2. 2History of Computer
3. 3History of Internet

🔹 Group-B:

1. 1Introduction to coding
2. 23D printing in education, medicine and industry
3. 3Wearable technology

🔹 Group-C:

1. 1The magic of animation
2. 2Technology in space
3. 3The technology behind virtual reality (AR vs VR)

🔹 Group-D:

1. 1The anatomy of a Digital Footprint
2. 2Generative AI vs Human Creativity
3. 3Cybersecurity Threats and Prevention

Task

Participants will work individually to create and present a PowerPoint presentation based on the theme/topic provided by the event organizers. The theme/topic and detailed instructions will be announced later. The same theme/topic will be applicable to all participating individuals.

Guidelines

1. 1Individual Participation: Each participant must compete individually and independently.
2. 2Theme & Topic: Strictly based on the given theme/topic.
3. 3Presentation Requirements: Created using Microsoft PowerPoint. Clear, well-organized, visually appealing.
4. 4Number of Slides & Presentation Time: Announced later by the organizers. Exceeding time limit may result in mark deductions.
5. 5Submission: Must be submitted in .pptx format.
6. 6Originality & Fair Play: AI-generated presentations or fully AI-generated content will not be allowed.
7. 7Student’s Information: Participant’s Name, School Name, Class & Section, Group (A/B/C/D), Title of the Presentation.

IMPORTANT NOTE

• •This is an Individual competition.
• •The presentation must be created using Microsoft PowerPoint.
• •AI-generated presentations or fully AI-generated content will not be allowed.
• •The decision of the judges and event organizers will be final.

Competition Type

Individual Competition (Grade 3 to 12 — Group A to D)

Task

Participants will write a technology-related article on the spot based on a topic or theme provided by the event organizers. The topic/theme will be announced at the competition venue, and participants will be required to complete their article within the allocated time.

Guidelines

1. 1Topic & Theme: Provided on the day of the competition. Must remain relevant to technology.
2. 2On-the-Spot Writing: Completed within allocated time limit.
3. 3Writing Format: Clear and well-organized with appropriate Title, Introduction, Main Content, and Conclusion.
4. 4Language: Must be written in English. Proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure.
5. 5Word Limit: Announced by organizers before competition.
6. 6Writing Materials: Bring own writing materials; organizers provide writing paper or answer sheets.
7. 7Student Information: Student's Name, Institution / School Name, Group (A/B/C/D), Title of the Article.

IMPORTANT NOTE

• •This is an on-the-spot writing competition.
• •The topic/theme will be announced at the competition venue.
• •All articles must be written in English.
• •The decision of the judges and event organizers will be final.

Competition Type

Individual / Submission-Based Competition (Grade 3 to 12 — Group A to D)

Task

Participants must create and submit a technology-related meme based on a topic, theme, or concept related to technology, computers, programming, artificial intelligence, robotics, digital life, or other relevant technology-related subjects. All submitted memes will first go through a screening and auditing process to ensure that the content is appropriate before being shortlisted.

Guidelines

1. 1Meme Content: Related to technology, humorous, creative, understandable, and suitable for a general audience. Offensive or inappropriate content will not be accepted.
2. 2Submission: Each participant may submit one meme only before the deadline.
3. 3Meme Format: Clear and high-quality digital format (JPG, JPEG, or PNG).
4. 4Originality & Copyright: Original creative work of the participant. AI must not be used in the generation of the meme. No direct copying from another person, website, or social media. Permitted templates allowed with appropriate credit.
5. 5Content Screening & Auditing: All submissions screened and audited for appropriateness.
6. 6Student Information: Student's Name, Institution / School Name, Group (A/B/C/D), Title or Caption of the Meme.

IMPORTANT NOTE

• •This is a submission-based competition.
• •All submissions will be screened and audited for content appropriateness.
• •The submitted meme must be the participant's original creative work.
• •The decision of the event organizers will be final.

Rules

• •Grade: 3 to 12 & University Level (Group A to E)
• •Task: Participants must design and make a line-following robot. In the event the robots will have to traverse a line course.

Guidelines

• •The robot cannot exceed dimensions 25cm × 25cm × 25cm.
• •The robot must move autonomously after the run starts. No physical contact or electronic communication with the robot is allowed.
• •If the robot leaves the track, a time penalty will be applied as decided by the judges.
• •Any misconduct will result in disqualification.

Rules

• •Grade: 7 to 12 & University Level (Group C to E)
• •Task: Participants must control drones and navigate through an obstacle course.

Guidelines

• •Participants must bring their own drones. Detailed drone specifications, weight/size limits, and arena obstacle dimensions will be announced later by BDRO (to be added later).
• •All drones must stay in the designated competition area.
• •Missing a checkpoint or colliding with an obstacle will result in a 5 second time penalty.
• •Sabotaging other participants’ drones, colliding with them or leaving the flight zone will result in disqualification.
• •Participants entering the flight zone will be disqualified.
• •Technical Specifications: Detailed hardware guidelines and arena obstacle course schematics will be added later upon release by BDRO.

Overview

BDRO Coding Marathon tests algorithmic logic, computational efficiency, and clean code implementation.

Segment Tier Breakdown

• •Group A (Grade 3–4): Block-based Scratch challenges focusing on visual programming fundamentals.
• •Group B (Grade 5–6): Intermediate Scratch algorithmic problem solving and logic puzzles.
• •Group C (Grade 7–8): Python algorithmic challenges with automated test cases.
• •Group D (Grade 9–12 / A2): Python and C++ competitive programming contests.

Lab Regulations

• •Contest conducted in the SJIS Computer Lab.
• •External code generation assistants (ChatGPT, Copilot, Cursor) are strictly blocked and banned.
• •Standard language libraries are fully permitted.

Overview

Contestants exhibit and pitch original robotic systems, embedded prototypes, IoT apparatus, and autonomous hardware.

Eligibility

• •Group A, B, C, D, E (Grade 3 to University 4th Year)
• •Individual (৳500) or Team of up to 3 members (৳1000)

Presentation Rules

• •Hardware must be demonstrated live in front of the judging panel.
• •Teams must be prepared for a 5-minute technical presentation followed by a jury Q&A on schematics, components, code, and practical impact.