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IKS–VISUALTECH Digital Poster Competition

Event Id : 443

Event Name : IKS–VISUALTECH Digital Poster Competition

Event Brief :

EVENT BRIEF IKS–VISUALTECH 2026 is a technical digital poster competition aimed at encouraging students to visually communicate the scientific, engineering, and technological dimensions of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS). The event focuses on transforming ancient Indian technical wisdom such as mathematics, metallurgy, water engineering, architecture, astronomy, linguistics, sustainability, and systems thinking into clear, data-driven, and visually compelling digital posters. The competition promotes technical understanding of IKS, Design thinking and digital literacy, Research-based visualization and Alignment with NEP-2020 and MoE–IKS guidelines. The event will be conducted in an exhibition-style format, with posters displayed digitally and physically in a themed venue reflecting India’s knowledge heritage. Participants may choose any ONE topic from the below list or propose a closely related topic with prior approval from the event coordinators. The selected topic must clearly highlight the technical, scientific, or engineering aspects of Indian Knowledge Systems and establish relevance to modern technology. Indian Knowledge System – Technical Focus Areas A. Mathematics, Computing & Logic 1. Vedic Mathematics and Computational Techniques 2. Geometry in Śulba Sūtras and Altar Design 3. Zero, Place Value System, and Decimal Notation in Ancient India 4. Trigonometry (Jya–Koti Jya) in Aryabhata’s Works 5. Algorithms and Logical Structure in Pāṇini’s Aṣṭādhyāyī 6. Indian Logic (Nyāya) and Systems Thinking B. Astronomy, Timekeeping & Cosmology 7. Aryabhata’s Model of Earth Rotation 8. Panchāṅga System: Astronomical and Mathematical Basis 9. Eclipse Prediction Methods in Ancient India 10. Indian Cosmology and Cyclic Concept of Time (Kalachakra) 11. Ancient Indian Observatories and Instruments C. Engineering, Architecture & Infrastructure 12. Harappan Urban Planning and Drainage Engineering 13. Water Resource Engineering at Dholavira 14. Stepwells: Structural Design and Climate Adaptation 15. Temple Architecture as Structural Engineering (Nagara, Dravidian, Vesara) 16. Load Transfer Mechanisms in Temple Shikharas 17. Town Planning Principles in Ancient Indian Cities D. Metallurgy & Material Science 18. Iron Pillar of Delhi: Corrosion Resistance Mechanism 19. Wootz Steel and Advanced Metallurgical Practices 20. Zinc Smelting at Zawar Mines 21. Ancient Indian Alloy Technologies 22. Material Selection and Sustainability in IKS E. Textile, Dyeing & Chemical Technologies 23. Indigo Dyeing: Chemistry and Process Engineering 24. Traditional Textile Technologies of India 25. Natural Dyes and Eco-Friendly Chemical Processes 26. Loom Design and Fabric Engineering in Ancient India F. Language, Linguistics & Knowledge Encoding 27. Sanskrit as a Scientific and Computational Language 28. Phonetics (Śikṣā) and Sound Engineering 29. Manuscript Writing Technologies and Preservation 30. Indian Script Systems and Information Encoding G. Sustainability, Ecology & Environment 31. Pancha-Bhuta Theory and Sustainable Design 32. Circular Economy Practices in Ancient India 33. Traditional Water Conservation Techniques 34. Indigenous Climate-Resilient Practices 35. Sacred Ecology and Environmental Ethics H. Medicine, Health & Bioengineering 36. Ayurveda as a Systematic Medical Science 37. Surgical Techniques of Suśruta 38. Traditional Public Health Practices in Ancient India 39. Herbal Processing and Pharmacology in IKS I. Ethics, Philosophy & Engineering Values 40. Dharma and Ethical Engineering 41. Karma Theory and Responsibility in Design 42. IKS Approach to Risk, Safety, and Reliability 43. Human-Centric Technology in Indian Philosophy J. Indigenous Knowledge & Applied Systems 44. Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Local Technologies 45. Tribal Engineering Practices and Resource Optimization 46. Traditional Agriculture and Irrigation Engineering 47. Maritime Technology and Ancient Indian Shipbuilding K. Ancient–Modern Integration (High-Impact Topics) 48. Mapping Ancient Indian Technologies to Modern Engineering 49. IKS Contributions to Modern Sustainability Frameworks 50. Relevance of Bharatiya Knowledge Systems in 21st-Century Engineering Participants must submit the poster in A3 size, PDF format. The poster should clearly highlight the technical aspects of Indian Knowledge Systems, include authentic references, and comply with the Plagiarism & AI-Usage Declaration. POSTER SPECIFICATIONS PART A  Poster Size: A3 (29.7 × 42 cm)  Orientation: Portrait  Format: PDF (High Resolution)  Recommended Resolution: 300 DPI  File Size Limit: ≤ 10 MB PART B HOW TO CREATE A3 SIZE POSTER – SOFTWARE-WISE GUIDE [1] POWERPOINT Step-by-Step 1. Open PowerPoint 2. Go to Design → Slide Size → Custom Slide Size 3. Set: o Width: 29.7 cm o Height: 42 cm o Orientation: Portrait 4. Click OK → Ensure Fit 5. Design your poster on ONE slide only 6. Export: o File → Save As → PDF o Choose High Quality / Print Best Practices • Title font: 48–60 pt • Body text: 18–24 pt • Avoid overcrowding; A3 requires concise content [2] CANVA Step-by-Step 1. Open Canva 2. Click Create a Design → Custom Size 3. Enter: o Width: 29.7 cm o Height: 42 cm 4. Choose Portrait 5. Search keywords: o “A3 Poster” o “Academic Poster” 6. Design using provided grids 7. Download: o PDF (Print) o Enable Crop marks & bleed (optional) Best Practices • Use 2–3 colors only • Prefer diagrams over long paragraphs • Use icons sparingly [3] ADOBE PHOTOSHOP Step-by-Step 1. Open Photoshop 2. Go to File → New 3. Set: o Width: 29.7 cm o Height: 42 cm o Resolution: 300 DPI o Color Mode: RGB (digital) or CMYK (print) 4. Design using layers 5. Export: o File → Save As → PDF o Preset: High Quality Print Best Practices • Keep text as Smart Objects • Avoid rasterizing text early • Ensure images are 300 DPI [4] ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR Step-by-Step 1. Open Illustrator 2. Go to File → New 3. Set: o Artboard Width: 29.7 cm o Artboard Height: 42 cm o Units: cm 4. Use Text, Shape, and Grid tools 5. Save as: o PDF (Press Quality) Best Practices • Ideal for engineering diagrams • Keep fonts embedded • Use vector graphics wherever possible PART C COMMON INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL STUDENTS • Poster must be A3 size (29.7 × 42 cm), Portrait orientation • Submit PDF only, high resolution • Use readable fonts and clean layouts • Do not overcrowd content • Include references and AI-usage declaration • One poster = one page only

Event Coordinator :

Smit Kacha -8511598726

Chirag Kathiria - 9537324147

Student Coordinator :

K. Vikesh - 9177062446

Kevin Vaghela – 8849604019

Event Date and Time :

Date: 4^thFebruary, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Location :

Main Building, B-wing, Ground Floor, MB 008

Rules / Guidelines / Judging Criteria For IKS–VISUALTECH Digital Poster Competition

- Judging Criteria :

Event flow and evaluation process with criteria wise marking is mentioned below.

Stage 1: PosterSubmission (Pre-Event)

Soft copy submission
Declaration form submission (shared to all registered participants)
Preliminary screening for relevance & originality

Stage 2: PosterExhibition & Presentation

Display at venue 3–4 minutes explanation by participant
Q&A by judges

Criterion	Marks
Technical Accuracy & Depth	30
Research & Authentic Sources	20
Visual Design & Clarity	20
Innovation & Integration (Ancient–Modern)	15
Presentation & Communication	15
Total	100

- Entry Rules & Guidelines :

The event is open to Diploma, Undergraduate & Postgraduate students of all discipline but specifically for Engineering and Science discipline.
Participation is individual only and each participant can submit only one poster.
Posters must strictly relate to technical aspects of Indian Knowledge Systems.
Posters must be original; plagiarism will result in disqualification.
Use of AI tools for design is permitted, but content generation must be acknowledged.
Posters must be submitted before the deadline in prescribed format.
Judges’ decisions shall be final and binding.
All the participants must be present during poster presentation and evaluation.
Posters may be used by the institution for academic display and promotion.

Winners

As this event is aSolo event, winners will be decided as per below mentioned categories:

1. Winner,

2. 1^stRunner-up

3. 2^ndRunner-up