"What's your Sustainability Quotient?" (Sustainability Quiz)

Introduction: The Sustainability Quiz is in the form of multiple-choice questions which strengthen the knowledge of aspirants. Sustainability of the environment is extremely essential to conserve the natural resources available at present.

Guidelines

1. A team comprises of maximum 2 members.
2. Use of mobile phones is prohibited.
3. Negative marking for any disobedience of rules.
4. The decision of the judge is final and abiding.
5. The rounds are:
   Preliminary Round
   1. Each team will be asked 4 questions of 5 marks each. They will be given 30 seconds to answer each question.
   2. If the allotted team is unable to answer the question, then the question will be passed on to the subsequent teams.
   3. Subsequent teams will be given 20 seconds to answer & will be awarded 5 marks for each correct answer.
   
   Final Round
   1. There will be 8 questions in this round. Team pressing the buzzer first will be given the chance to answer.
   2. 15 marks will be awarded for each correct answer & 5 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
   3. Team will be given 60 seconds for each question.
   4. If there is a tie in the scores of final rounds, then a rapid-fire quiz will be conducted in which 3 questions will be asked.

"Branding Mantras"

Introduction: The final brand positioning building block is the brand mantra, which some refer to as the brand essence and others call a brand promise.
A brand mantra is short (usually 2–5 words maximum) and encapsulates the competitive frame of reference, the points of difference, the points of parity, and everything else about your brand into one thought.

Guidelines

1. A team comprises of maximum 2 members.
2. Negative marking for any disobedience of rules.
3. The decision of the judge is final and abiding.
4. The rounds are:
   Round 1: Logo Quiz
   1. Logos will be shown, and teams would be marked basis the correct answer.
   
   Round 2: Tag Line Quiz
   1. Tag Lines of some brands will be displayed wherein the brand needs to be guessed by the teams.
   
   Round 3: Guess the Brand Ambassador

"Master Chef" (Flameless Cooking)

Introduction: Food is life, cooking is fun. Combine the two and you’re sure to discover that it is very easy to prepare a meal for oneself.

Guidelines

1. Each participating team should have a minimum of 3 members and a maximum of 5 members.
2. Participants will have toarrange by themselves the required ingredients, utensils, cutlery and chopped fruits/vegetables.
3. Two items to be prepared to complete a meal which must be named or given a theme:
   1. Mocktail/ Shake
   2. Salad
4. Each group will get 30 minutes for preparation.
5. Each team should list out the health benefits of the meal prepared.
6. Marks will be deducted for exceeding the time limit.
7. Decision of the jury will be final and binding.

"Ad Mad Show" (Advertisement Making Competition)

Introduction: AD MAD Show is an 'Advertisement Making Competition' for budding artists to showcase their creativity in Marketing products and services. Its objective is to acquaint the students about promotional strategies in marketing through advertisements. It comprises of humorous & conceptual ad presentation by the students. Students will act out on various advertisement script and ideas relevant for different sectors including FMCG products, services industry, automobiles, social awareness etc.

Guidelines

Overview

A team comprises of maximum 5 members. The teams will be judged on following criterion -

1. Advertisement’s content – How humorous it is.
2. Expressions.
3. The presenter’s fluency.

Keep Thinking Marketing

1. The topics for the Ad Mad Show will be given on the spot.
2. Each Team will have 15 minutes for the preparation.
3. Each Team can bring their own props and music CD.
4. Maximum Time limit for performing the Ad is 5 minutes.
5. The ad prepared by the contestant must not contain any obscene words/any subject that hurts the feelings of a culture/language/religion/region.
6. Negative marking for any disobedience of rules.
7. The decision of the judge is final and abiding.

"Shark Tank" (Business Plan Competition)

Introduction: A business plan is a guide or roadmap for a business that outlines goals as well as provides details on how you plan to achieve those goals. You are required to think of a business idea and prepare a business plan which covers the following:

Proposed Product/Service

1. Describe the product/service and its value proposition and features

Customer/Target Market

1. What market needs does the product/service address?
2. Who is the target customer?
3. What is the estimated size and value of market (current and projected)?

Competitive Landscape

1. Provide an overview of the competitive landscape.
2. Describe the intellectual property associated with the business.
3. What are your competitive strengths?
4. Describe your competitors' strengths and weaknesses.
5. What are the barriers to entry?

Plan for Execution

1. What is the current status of the business (i.e. proof of concept, design, prototype, etc.)?
2. What amount of seed funding is required and how will funds be used?
3. Provide 3-year financial projections.
4. Outline milestones for the next 6-12 months.
5. Provide background information on the founding team.
6. Describe any risks/challenges inherent in the proposed plan.
7. How do you intend to mitigate these risks and meet these challenges?

Revenue Model

1. How does the company plan to generate revenue?

A Concept Note describing the business idea in about 40-60 words to be sent to the email address daisy.mathur@iilm.edu by date 29th Feb 2020. The subject of the e-mail should be BPLAN. Based on the concept note, you would be selected to come to IILM for the competition with a detailed MS PowerPoint presentation.

Guidelines

1. A team of 4-5 members needs to present their Business Plan to Panellists/Entrepreneurs from the Industry. Team size can be Minimum 2 and Maximum 5 individuals.
2. The team is expected to come with a softcopy of a MS PowerPoint presentation covering the points listed above.
3. Each team will get 10 min to present.
4. Each team can submit only one entry. Multiple entries from a team are not permissible.
5. A team can only have members from the same college
6. No entrant can be a part of more than one team. The judgment of the panel will be final and binding.
7. All participants are required to carry a valid college/institution photo ID to the venue without which participation will not be allowed.
8. All B-Plans to be original. Any references should be clearly cited.
9. The organizers reserve the right to make any changes to the event, format, date, rules and any matter related to this event, at any time before or during the event.

"Best out of Waste" (Poster Making Competition)

Introduction: Poster making competition is aimed at bringing out the artist in you and also giving an effective message through the poster. The guidelines for the competition are given below.

Guidelines

1. Time limit for the competition is 1.5 hours.
2. Only 2 participants per college are allowed.
3. Drawing / painting must be on paper of A3 size will be provided by iFest team.
4. Acceptable tools of drawing / painting include pencil, crayon, water color, oil paint, must be brought by the participants.
5. Photographs, wires, and other 3D objects are not acceptable. The completed artwork must be on a flat piece of paper.
6. The drawing / painting must not represent any particular individual, organization, or brand name and must not depict any religious theme.
7. The theme would be based on "Best out of Waste", topic will be given prior to the event.
8. No text (including theme title, name, etc.) should be written on the front of the poster.

"Slogan Writing Competition"

Introduction: Slogan writing competition is aimed at making an impact through an effective slogan. The guidelines for the competition are given below.

Guidelines

1. Time limit for the competition is 1 hour.
2. Only 2 participants per college are allowed.
3. The slogan must be on paper of A4 size will be provided by iFest team.
4. Acceptable tools of writing the slogan include pencil and pen.
5. Photographs, wires, and other 3D objects are not acceptable.
6. The slogan must not represent any particular individual, organization, or brand name and must not depict any religious theme.
7. The theme would be based on "Sustainability and Us", topic will be given prior to the event.
8. The slogan should not be more than 12 words.

"Being Eloquent" (Extempore)

Introduction: An extempore speech is an impromptu speech in which the candidate is required to make on a topic given there and then. No prior preparation is permissible. Idea Generation: The biggest challenge in an extempore speech is to come out with a quick sequence of ideas.

Guidelines

1. It's an individual event.
2. The time of preparation would be of 3 minutes and Impromptu Speech would be of 2 minutes.
3. Use of speech notes is prohibited however cue and palm cards are permitted and their use should be unobtrusive and should not affect the speaker’s visual engagement with the audience.
4. Judging criteria
   1. Approach/Departure
   2. Appearance
   3. Poise/ Self-confidence
   4. Voice projection/inflection
   5. Diction/Enunciation
   6. Facial Expressions
   7. Gestures
   8. Eye Contact
   9. Enthusiasm
   10. Persuasiveness
   11. Ideas Clearly Presented
   12. Worthwhile Message

Negative marking for any disobedience of rules. The decision of the judge is final and abiding.

"ABCD" (Group Dance)

Introduction: Anybody can dance is the group dancing competition in which dance teams will rhythmically and energetically compete against each other.

Guidelines

1. On Stage Dance Duration: Minimum-4 minutes, Maximum-10 minutes
2. There is no theme for group and couple dance.
3. The music should be shared with the event coordinator.
4. The participants should carry their music tracks (mp3) on their phones/pen drives/email.
5. The costumes should be subtle and comfortable.
6. The participants can carry their own props (except liquids, sharp objects, chemicals or any other object that can harm the co-participants or damage the institute’s property) and the same should be approved by the event coordinator.
7. The dance and music should not be offensive / patriotic / intimate in nature.
8. Marks will be deducted for exceeding the time limit.
9. Decision of the jury will be final and binding.

"NachBaliye" (Partner Dance)

Introduction: This is a dance whose basic choreography involves coordinated dancing of two partners, as opposed to individuals dancing alone or individually in a non-coordinated manner, and as opposed to groups of people dancing simultaneously in a coordinated manner.

Guidelines

1. The music should be shared with the event coordinator.
2. The participants should carry their music tracks(mp3) on their phones/pen drives/email.
3. The costumes should be subtle and comfortable.
4. The participants can carry their own props (except liquids, sharp objects, chemicals or any other object that can harm the co-participants or damage the institute’s property) and the same should be approved by the event coordinator.
5. The dance and music should not be offensive / patriotic / intimate in nature.
6. Marks will be deducted for exceeding the time limit.
7. Decision of the jury will be final and binding.

"Indian Idol" (Solo Singing)

Introduction: Indian Idol is the solo singing competition in which every individual participant will be provided a platform to showcase their singing talent,be it of any genre/language and compete for exiting prize money.

Guidelines

1. Maximum duration of performance is 4 minutes.
2. Choice of song / medley should be shared at the time of registration
3. Participants are free to choose songs of any language/genre except patriotic.
4. Accompanying Instrumentalist and use of Electric tanpura is allowed.
5. Use of backing tracks is prohibited.
6. Decision of the jury will be final and binding.

"FUZON" (Battle of Bands)

Introduction: Battle of the Bands is a contest in which two or more bands compete for the title of "best band".

Guidelines

1. Each participating band should have a minimum of 4 members and a maximum of 7 members.
2. On stage performance duration: 10 minutes exceeding the limit will lead to disqualification.
3. There is no theme. Participating bands are to choose songs of any language/genre except patriotic. Lyrics should not be offensive
4. Participating band should arrange their instruments and leads. Only two microphones will be provided by the institution.
5. Pre-recorded beats and loops will not be allowed to use during the performance.
6. Participating band should report to the event coordinator at least 1 hour before the commencement of competition.
7. Music on mobile phones will not be accepted.
8. Marks will be deducted for exceeding the time limit.
9. Decision of the jury will be final and binding.

"Best Manager Competition"

Introduction: The event aims to identify the student with the traits of a good manager. It also aims to find out how he demonstrates the skills, knowledge and talents of a good manager. It further tests him on how he uses the strategies to solve the problems. Conditions/Rules for participants

Guidelines

1. Number of participants for the event will be 1 per college.
2. The Best Manager will be carried in 4 different rounds.
3. Dress code: formals.
4. Use of mobile phones is prohibited.
5. Negative marking for any disobedience of rules.
6. The decision of the judge is final and abiding.
7. The rounds are:

   Aptitude Test

   1. It will be conducted simultaneously for all the participants. Duration: 15 minutes. Basic mathematical concepts will be tested.

   Situation Analysis

   1. Different situations will be given to selected candidates. In everysituation, participants will be tested on individual level regarding their thought process, analysing ability as well as stress management.

   Sales Pitch

   1. In this round, the candidateswill sell the product given on the spot and best seller will be the winner of this round.

   Negotiations

   1. This is the final round and in this round the candidate will be tested on the basis of salary negotiations, job location and timings.