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NovaTra 1.0 – Event Details

1. Event Overview

• Event Name: NovaTra 1.0
• Organizer: MLSC VCET (Microsoft Learn Student Chapter, Vidyavardhini’s College of Engineering and Technology)
• Theme: Business Innovation & Entrepreneurship
• Event Type: Hybrid (Online + Offline Rounds)
• Audience: All undergraduate students
• Team Size: 2–3 members (no solo participation allowed)
• Purpose:
  • Provide a platform for students to pitch entrepreneurial/business ideas.
  • Evaluate creativity, feasibility, problem-solving ability, and communication skills.
  • Simulate real-world pitching with auctions, networking, and situational adaptability.

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2. Selection Process – Online Rounds

Step 1: Registration + Video Submission (9th – 13th Sept 2025)

• Submit:
  1. Registration Form (team details, college name, member details).
  2. 1-minute Idea Video (compulsory).
     • Content: Clear explanation of idea
     • Format: MP4 or YouTube/Drive link
     • Duration: Strictly 60 seconds

Step 2: Shortlisting (13th – 14th Sept 2025)

• Top 30 teams shortlisted.
• Criteria: Clarity, uniqueness, feasibility, presentation quality.

Step 3: Reel Round (15th Sept 2025)

• Shoot & post a 30–60s Instagram reel showcasing product/idea.
• Mandatory:
  • Tag MLSC VCET official Instagram
  • Use hashtags: #mlsc #novatra1.0
• Evaluation: Clarity, creativity, technical quality, engagement.

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3. On-the-Day Flow (17th Sept 2025 – Offline Rounds)

Time	Activity
8:30 AM	Arrival & ID Distribution
9:00 – 9:45 AM	Opening Session & Inauguration
9:45 – 11:30 AM	Round 1: Auction Round
11:45 – 12:45 PM	Round 2: One-Minute Pitch + Jury Q&A
1:00 – 1:30 PM	Mini Game 1: Networking Game
1:45 PM	Elimination – Top 10 Teams Announced
2:00 – 2:15 PM	Round 3 Briefing & Chit Distribution
2:15 – 3:00 PM	Lunch Break + PPT Preparation
3:00 – 5:00 PM	Round 3: Final Presentations + Jury Q&A
5:00 – 5:45 PM	Mini Game 2: Quiz / Guest Talk
5:45 – 6:15 PM	Results & Certificate Distribution
6:15 – 6:30 PM	Closing Ceremony

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4. Detailed Round Info

Round 1 – Auction Round

• Purpose: Simulate bidding to gain competitive advantages. Tests decision-making & resource management.
• Setup:
  • Each team gets virtual ₹10,000.
  • Auctioneer announces advantages, teams bid.
  • Highest bidder wins, credits reduced.
• Advantages Examples: +30s in Round 2, Skip Jury Q, Choose Order, Bonus Slide, Second Attempt, Wildcard Token.
• Rules: No overspending; tie-breaker = quick one-line pitch.
• Notes: No elimination in this round.

Round 2 – One-Minute Pitch

• Purpose: Test concise communication & confidence.
• Setup:
  • 1-minute elevator pitch (speech only, no props).
  • Teams may use purchased advantages.
• Pitch Structure:
  1. Hook (5–10s)
  2. Problem Statement (10–15s)
  3. Solution (20–25s)
  4. Impact & Market Fit (10–15s)
  5. Closing Line (5s)
• Post Pitch: Judges ask 1–2 Qs.
• Evaluation (25%): Clarity, uniqueness, feasibility, Q&A handling.
• Notes: Strictly time-bound; penalties for exceeding.

Mini Game 1 – Networking Game

• Purpose: Encourage peer interaction & marketing skills.
• Setup: Poster + tagline, networking fair style. Each team gets 5 star tokens.
• Interaction Rules: Pitch poster in 15–30s, peers award stars.
• Winner: Most stars = Networking Winner (+5 bonus points).
• Notes: Peer-based, judges not involved.

Round 3 – Final Presentation

• Purpose: Test depth, adaptability & market readiness.
• Setup:
  • Top 10 teams.
  • 5–7 min PPT.
  • Chit-based situational challenge.
• Example Challenges:
  • What if customers won’t pay?
  • Competitor launches tomorrow?
  • How to pivot if first market fails?
• Structure: Problem → Solution → Target Market → Business Model → Feasibility → Uniqueness → Chit Response → Conclusion.
• Evaluation (65%): Problem clarity, feasibility, market understanding, uniqueness, Q&A handling.
• Notes: Time cutoff = 7 mins; penalties if exceeded.

Mini Game 2 – Quiz / Guest Talk

• Purpose: Engagement + knowledge while scores are calculated.
• Option 1 – Quiz: Startup/innovation trivia (MCQs, T/F, rapid recall).
• Option 2 – Guest Talk: Keynote speaker, 20–30 mins.
• Notes: No effect on competition results.

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5. Guidelines for Participants

• Team Composition: 2–3 members, same college only (no solo/cross-college).
• Eligibility: Open to all undergraduate students.
• Fees: ₹149 per shortlisted team.
• Social Media: Must follow MLSC VCET Instagram; all announcements posted there.
• Conduct: Maintain discipline, avoid plagiarism, respect judges (decisions final).