Competitive CAD

Everything You Need to Know: Competitive CAD: Competitive CAD is a high-octane technical challenge hosted at Presidency University, designed for aspiring engineers and designers who bring blueprints to life. This event gathers some of India’s brightest mechanical and design minds to solve real-world engineering challenges through precision 3D modeling and innovative assembly. Whether you are a drafting enthusiast or a professional-grade modeler — if you can design it, you belong here. Event Logistics: Location: Presidency University, Rajankunte, Yelahanka, Bengaluru – 560034 Registration Deadline: 26/03/2026 Event Date: 06/04/2026 Rewards & Recognition: Total Prize Pool: ₹22,000 1st Place: ₹10,000 + Winner Certificate 2nd Place: ₹7,000 + Runner-up Certificate 3rd Place: ₹5,000 + Second Runner-up Certificate Honorable Certificates: Awarded to all finalists for demonstrating exceptional technical excellence and precision in design Participation Certificates: Digital certificates of appreciation for all active participants to validate their professional CAD skills Eligibility & Teams: Open to students and early-career engineers from all technical institutes and universities Team Size: 1–4 members Inter-college and inter-specialization teams are allowed Software: Industry-standard tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, or CATIA may be used Rounds & Evaluation: Round 1: The Design Sprint: Teams will receive a complex problem statement Participants must build a functional, fully constrained 3D model within the defined timeline Evaluation Criteria: Technical Accuracy: Proper geometric dimensioning and tolerancing Design Efficiency: Effective constraint management and feature tree organization Manufacturability: Real-world feasibility of the mechanical design Rules & Code of Conduct: A participant can be part of only one team All CAD files must be original work created during the event The decision of the technical jury and organizers will be final and binding Bring your precision, creativity, and engineering mindset — and compete where design meets performance.