Round 1 (Abstract Submission):

• Teams must submit an abstract of their idea for the given problem statement along with a hand-drawn sketch/machine drawing (in STEP or IGS file format) of their planned structure.
• The abstract must also contain details about the materials that would be required to build the machine.
• Teams can also mention how they have planned to uniquely use materials in unconventional ways to show how they stand out from the other teams.

Round 2 (Video Submission):

• The shortlisted teams will be provided with two problem statements.
• Out of these, the teams must attempt to build a functional Rube Goldberg machine satisfying any one of the problem statements of their choice.
• The teams will also be provided with a list of 15 common items. Out of these, they must use a minimum of 5 items of their own choice and availability of materials (along with other items) in the above-mentioned machine.
• The list of items will be provided to finalist teams sometime in advance for proper planning and procurement.
• They must submit a video of the actual working Rube machine constructed by them that solves the problem statement.
• Teams must also submit details about the materials used, specifications of items, etc., wherever necessary.
• After the submission, teams will also have a 7-10 minutes interaction session with the judge(s) to explain the idea and thought process behind the machine they have constructed.
• The final winners will be selected based on the judging criteria.
• Total time allotted for submission (from the time of announcement of problem statements for round 2): 10 hours*

*includes the time utilized to make the machine, write the description about the machine's specifications, and compile and submit the working video.