Electrosprint

Electrosprint is a fast-paced relay-style electronics competition that blends circuit design, hands-on assembly, and teamwork under pressure. Participants first design a circuit virtually on TinkerCad, then race to physically build and debug it using real components. The event challenges teams to balance speed, precision, and collaboration while applying fundamental electronics knowledge in a real-world context.

Beyond the race, Electrosprint cultivates technical expertise, problem-solving resilience, and innovative thinking, preparing participants for practical engineering challenges.

Registration Process

• Teams must register on the official Saturnalia registration platform before the deadline mentioned on the platform.
• Teams may consist of 4–5 members.
• Only confirmed teams will be allowed to compete.

Rules & Regulations

• Participation is open to currently enrolled students of the hosting institution.
• Cross-college teams are not permitted unless specified by organizers.
• Teams must consist of 4–5 members. No team member additions are allowed after registration.
• All circuits and solutions must be built during the event timeframe.
• Round 1 will be held on TinkerCad; only official accounts are permitted.
• Round 2 will use standardized hardware kits provided by organizers. External components are not allowed.
• Internet usage is limited to TinkerCad and provided documentation only.
• Unsafe practices (short circuits, improper handling of components) will result in warnings or disqualification.
• Participants must adhere to the code of conduct: respect, no harassment, and professional behavior.
• Organizers reserve the right to disqualify any team or participant violating the rules.
• In case of tie situations, functionality and optimization will take priority over speed.

Judging Criteria

• Correctness of Circuit Design
• Optimization & Efficiency
• Practical Assembly Accuracy
• Functionality under Time Pressure
• Teamwork and Coordination
• Innovation in Approach

Results

Results will be declared by the panel of judges soon after the final round concludes.
Judges’ decisions are final and binding.

Awards & Prizes

• Winner & Runners-up prizes for top-performing teams.
• Special recognition may be awarded for:
  • Most Innovative Design
  • Best Team Coordination
  • Fastest Debugger
  • Prize pool -Rs. 40,000

Terms & Conditions

By entering this competition, you agree to be bound by the rules mentioned above. The results given by the judges will be final and only the Thapar Institute Of Engineering and Technology reserves the right to make changes to the result if needed, under extreme circumstances, and disqualify any entry at any time in the event, it is determined that the entrant has not complied with these rules or has acted in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner.

• TIET reserves the right to disqualify any team promoting obscenity through their act.
• TIET reserves the right to cancel the competition in case of unforeseen circumstances.
• TIET reserves the right to change the prize money before the commencement of the final round.
• In the case of any dispute, the organizer’s decision will be final and binding.
• The organizers are not responsible for the non-completion/non-occurrence of the event.
• The organizers have the right to cancel, reschedule, postpone, and amend the show.
• Any equipment provided by TIET or its associates must not be damaged in any way. If damaged, it must be compensated for by the liable participant/team.
• In any dispute, the organizer’s decisions are final and binding on the applicant.
• The number of entries determines the deadlines.
• Property brought by the participant is their own responsibility and not TIET’s or its associate's liability under any circumstances.
• The decisions of the Jury/Judges are final.

Point of Contact

(Details to be shared on the Saturnalia platform)