Team Formation: Participants must form a team and appoint a team leader. All team members must be from the same school and currently enrolled in classes 10, 11, or 12.
Team Size: 3-5 students per team.
Proposal Content: The initial proposal must clearly articulate the identified problem, the relevant Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), supported by research and data, and a preliminary plan for the proposed solution.
Method of Submission: Proposals must be submitted through the designated My City My Lab Ideathon portal only. Participants must adhere to the guidelines provided in the application form.
Deadline for Initial Proposal: The last date to register and submit initial proposal is October 5, 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted and will result in disqualification
Selection by Jury: Submissions will be evaluated by a jury, which will select the best entries to progress to the next round based on innovation, feasibility, and alignment with the SDGs.
Round 2: Training Sessions and Development of Final Proposal
Mandatory Online Sessions: Selected teams will participate in mandatory online training sessions conducted by JKLU faculty. These sessions are designed to equip participants with crucial skills and knowledge to refine their projects.
Development & Submission of Final Proposal: Leveraging insights from the training sessions, teams will develop and submit their final detailed projects. These submissions must comprehensively address the implementation, potential challenges, and expected impact of the proposed solutions.
Deadline for Final Proposal: The last date to submit the final proposal is November 15, 2025.
Round 3: Presentation at JKLU, Jaipur
Shortlisting Finalists: From the final proposals, the jury will shortlist the school teams from across the country based on the depth, feasibility, and potential impact of their solutions.
Final Presentations to Grand Jury:The final presentations will take place at the JKLU campus in Jaipur on December 19 - 20, 2025. Shortlisted teams will be invited to present their projects to the grand jury, defending their proposals and demonstrating the practicality and sustainability of their solutions.
Announcement of Winners and Award Ceremony:The grand jury will assess the final presentations based on innovation, impact, presentation skills, and alignment with the SDGs. Winners will be announced at a grand ceremony on December 21, 2025, at the JKLU campus.
