Budget Table

Category Item Estimated Cost (INR) Notes
Revenue
Sponsorship - Diamond (1) 300,000
Sponsorship - Gold (2) 300,000 (150,000 each)
Sponsorship - Silver (3) 150,000 (50,000 each)
Total Revenue 750,000
Expenses
Venue & Utilities MSIT Rental 100,000 3 days, including electricity, internet
Catering (300 students + 50 staff/mentors) Day 1: Lunch, Dinner, Midnight Snack 120,000 (350 pax * 3 meals * 1 day @ ~115/meal)
Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Midnight Snack 160,000 (350 pax * 4 meals * 1 day @ ~115/meal)
Day 3: Breakfast, Lunch 80,000 (350 pax * 2 meals * 1 day @ ~115/meal)
Prizes Top 3 Teams, Best Idea 150,000 Cash/vouchers, NVIDIA GPU credits
Marketing & PR Social media ads, banners, flyers 50,000
Staff & Volunteers Stipends, T-shirts 40,000
Hardware & AV Projectors, sound, monitors, power strips 30,000 Rental if needed, or utilize MSIT's
Swag & Kits T-shirts, notebooks, pens 20,000 (300 pax @ ~65/kit)
Miscellaneous Contingency 20,000
Total Expenses 770,000
Net Balance -20,000 Adjust as needed to break even or profit

Hardware Checklist

Venue Setup

The main auditorium will serve as the central stage for opening/closing ceremonies, keynote speeches, and panel discussions. Adjacent classrooms and labs will be converted into dedicated team workspaces, equipped with ample power outlets, internet access, and whiteboards. A separate 'Mentorship Zone' will be set up for 1:1 sessions. A dedicated dining area will be arranged, and a 'Chill Zone' with beanbags and refreshments will be available for breaks. Clear signage will guide participants.

Day 1: Ideation & Setup

Day 2: Development & Refinement