Eligibility
Anveshana is a national-level prototype competition hosted by BMS Institute of Technology & Management (BMSIT&M) under the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC). It aims to encourage students and faculty to transform innovative ideas into impactful prototypes addressing real-world challenges.
The competition is open to all currently studying undergraduate and postgraduate students across institutions in India. Faculty members are also eligible to participate.
Participants may register individually or in teams of up to 4 members.
Yes. Teams may be interdisciplinary and include members from different academic years, provided all members are from the same institution.
No. All team members must belong to the same institution. Cross-college teams are not permitted.
No. A participant can be part of only one team and must choose their best idea for submission.
Yes. Faculty may participate as an exclusive faculty team or as a leader/member in a student team.
No prior experience is required. Anveshana is open to beginners as well as experienced innovators.
Yes. Teams may withdraw before the competition begins by informing the organizers officially.
Yes. However, the prototype submitted must be original and must comply with Anveshana’s guidelines.
Process
Anveshana 2026 consists of three rounds: Round 1 – Proposal Evaluation (February 2026), Round 2 – Virtual Presentation (March 2026), and Round 3 – On-Campus Prototype Grand Finale (28 March 2026).
No. A partially functional or conceptual prototype is acceptable, as long as it clearly demonstrates the idea, feasibility, and intended impact.
No. Only one prototype per team or individual is allowed.
Team members can be modified only before the registration deadline. After the deadline, team composition is locked.
Late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances. All registrations must be completed before the stated deadline.
Anveshana follows a hybrid format: Early rounds are conducted online. The final round is conducted on-site at BMSIT&M, Bengaluru.
All submitted proposals are evaluated through desktop evaluation by domain experts. This is a shortlisting round only, and no prizes are awarded at this stage. The evaluator’s decision is final.
The top 200 proposals from Round 1 are shortlisted for the Virtual Presentation Round.
Shortlisted teams present their idea online to a panel of experts. Teams must ensure stable internet connectivity and reliable devices, as technical issues may affect evaluation.
From Round 2, the top 50 teams are shortlisted for the on-campus Grand Finale.
The Grand Finale will be held on 28 March 2026 at the BMSIT&M campus, Bengaluru.
The final day includes: Mandatory registration before 9:00 AM, Inauguration ceremony, Parallel prototype evaluations, Public exhibition of prototypes, Valedictory & prize distribution, and High-Tea session.
Teams that fail to register on time or report for evaluation on the final day will be disqualified.
All official updates, shortlisting information, and instructions will be shared through Unstop platform and Registered email IDs.
Judging & Prizes
Prototypes are evaluated in parallel by expert juries from different domains. Each team is allocated a fixed evaluation slot, and the jury’s decision is final.
Projects are evaluated based on: Innovation & originality, Technical feasibility, Impact & real-world relevance, Complexity & execution, and Presentation and clarity.
The total prize pool is ₹2,25,000, including: 1st Prize: ₹1,00,000, 2nd Prize: ₹50,000, 3rd Prize: ₹25,000, and 10 Consolation Prizes: ₹5,000 each.
Logistics
No. Participants shortlisted for the final round must arrange travel and accommodation at their own expense.
All shortlisted teams must report to the registration desk at BMSIT&M by 8:30 AM on the day of the Grand Finale.
Yes, Wi-Fi will be available at the venue. However, teams are strongly advised to carry their own backup internet dongles/hotspots to avoid any disruptions.
Yes. Lunch and refreshments are provided for all registered participants on the event day.