• Janatics Automation Skill & Competency Challenge is an educational initiative by JANATICS for training the students in automation skills and broadening the young minds to be innovative which eventually helps them in widening their career opportunities and winning probabilities.
  “JANATICS AUTOMATION SKILL & COMPETENCY CHALLENGE” is a hackathon style competition organized by Janatics. The Event aims at providing Participants with an opportunity to delve into the vast landscape of Automation technologies, by taking up a challenge to develop a part of the process and integrate it with a system to complete the process.

Objective:

• Throughout the Event Participants will
• a. Be immersed in an environment that fosters innovation and learning,
  b. Be able to connect with like-minded individuals and industry experts,
  c. Benefit from the guidance of experienced Mentors
  d. Showcasing talents and skills

What Do You Get?

Event Schedule

The Schedule for the Competition is as follows:

PROCESS FLOW :

The competition aims to enable everybody to equip themselves technically and participate in the event. Hence, the first round starts with learning, where the participants will undergo structured learning programs on industrial automation. Upon clearing this round and obtaining the certificate, they will be eligible for the competition, which starts from the second round. The second round includes designing and prototyping before they get shortlisted for the final round, where they will compete with various competitors.

Note: This competition will also ask students to undergo some training. But that is only to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to compete. At any point in time, JANATICS will not be asking for any fees or money from the participants for the same.

PRE-QUALIFIER (Individual Participation):

This round will help participants gain knowledge on industrial automation and mechatronics, thereby increasing their chance of winning. This round is designed to strengthen each member’s knowledge in industrial automation and mechatronics, increasing the team’s overall chances of success in the competition.

• Each will be provided with detailed information about the competition, including general instructions, rules and regulations, and essential terminologies
• The pre-qualifier includes e-learning modules covering core topics such as Pneumatics, Electro-Pneumatics, PLCs, Sensorics, Vacuum systems, IIOT and an overview of Mechatronic systems—providing individuals with the technical foundation needed for the Janatics Automation Skill & Competency Challenge.
• In addition to theoretical learning, participants will engage in practical activities using the VMAL App (both mobile and desktop versions), where they will simulate and practice building automation systems.
• Each individual must complete the "JASC 2026 E-Learning Course" with a minimum score of 40% to qualify
• After clearing the e-learning course, everyone must also practice and successfully complete the simulation activities on both the desktop and mobile versions of the VMAL App. Only members completing both versions will be eligible to advance to the Qualifier Round.

QUALIFIER

Team Formation – Faculty-Nominated:

Post the pre-qualifier round, faculty members from each participating college will review the results and form a team from the shortlisted candidates. This faculty member will also serve as the Institute Mentor and must register officially to validate the team’s participation in the upcoming rounds. \

Note: The list of shortlisted participants will be shared with the respective college faculty, who are required to nominate themselves as the faculty guide representing their college for this event.

Stage 1 - Design Proposal Submission

• Concept Design: Teams must develop a concept design that includes both 2D and 3D CAD representations of their proposed system.
• Electro-Pneumatic Circuit Design: The design must include an electro-pneumatic circuit created using Automation Studio, a circuit simulation software.
• Note: Free access to Automation Studio will be provided upon request. Qualified participants will receive the request form via email.
• Mechanical Design: Teams should design any necessary fixtures, clamps, or mechanisms required to support their system.
Component Selection:
• Participants are encouraged to use Make in India products/components for their solutions, with preference given to the use of Indian-manufactured pneumatic components wherever applicable
• All non-pneumatic components must be either manufactured or purchased independently by the teams.
• Evaluation: A panel of judges will assess the design proposals based on creativity, technical soundness, and feasibility. The top-performing teams will be selected to advance to the next stage.

Stage 2 : Prototype Building at Regional COEs

• Teams selected from Stage 1 will advance to Stage 2, where they will demonstrate their practical skills by assembling and integrating the systems they designed.
• Prototype Assembly: Teams must perform the physical assembly of their system onsite using the components specified in their Stage 1 design proposals. While parts may be brought in a pre-assembled state, the final integration and functional assembly must be completed at the venue to demonstrate technical competency.
  Note: Teams have the option to arrive one day prior to the event to begin this process. If needed.
• Evaluation: A panel of judges will assess the developed prototype based on creativity, technical soundness, and feasibility. The top-performing teams will be selected to advance to the next stage
• Teams can choose a location and the date available that best suits them from the available COEs listed on a map that will be shared during the selection process.

Build requirement:prototype must be independently designed and built by the team from individual components. Pre-configured automation training kits, demonstration boards, or commercially assembled rigs are not acceptable as the primary system structure.

• Centers of Excellence Selection* : Prototype building will take place at designated at Regional COE*.
• Available COE* Locations:




Location 1 - Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College, Ghaziabad


Location 2 – NTTF, R.D. Tata Technical Education Center, Jamshedpur


Location 3 – iACE, Gandhinagar


Location 4 – JSPM, Pune


Location 5 – M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore


Location 6 – PSG Tech, Coimbatore


Location 7 – Prestige Institute of Management And Research, Indore
• Note : "The names of the centers will be announced during the results of the Pre-Qualifier round."
• Component Availability: All selected COEs will be equipped with the basic tables, power connections & compressed air supply, ensuring consistent access to the teams.

FINAL

• The final top 10 - 12 teams selected from Stage 2 will present their solution to compete among each other. The candidates have to present their solution and its features in the form of presentation and also demonstrate the physical setup with the features at a Janatics Nodal Center.
• Live Demonstration: Teams will conduct a live demonstration showcasing their system’s functionality, highlighting the effectiveness of their design and integration
• System Integration: Present how the various components of their solution integrate, emphasizing the combination of technology and its functionality.
• Scalability & Real-World Application: Discuss the scalability of their solution and its potential real-world applications, demonstrating its practicality and impact in an industrial automation context

RULES & REGULATIONS

• Each team must consist of three members from qualifier round.
• Students from various streams like Diploma, ITI, Engineering UG & PG of Mechanical, Mechatronics, EEE, ECE, Instrumentation, CSE etc. departments can participate in this event.
  *Note: All the participants must be regular students of the current academic year
• JASC doesn’t encourage/allow any malpractice during the course of the competition, if found then the team will be disqualified from the competition.
• The ideas or solutions developed by the participant must be new and must not have been present in any previous event/program of any sort.
• Mentors or supervisors may guide teams, but the work must be done entirely by the team members
• All decisions made by the organizers and judges are final.

PRE-QUALIFIER

• For pre qualifier round, participants shall use their own device (mobile / Desktop) to learn at their own pace & convenience
• Participants will be measured based on their completion in two stages (VMAL & E – Learning) of Pre – Qualifier to eligible for the Qualifier round.
• A minimum score of 40% is required to advance to the next round.
• The shortlisted participants should upload their documents (College ID Card) in the jdls dashboard within 2 days of the pre- qualifier result announced.

QUALIFIER

• Participants need to abide with given PPT template
• The facility for uploading the design proposal will be available only within the specified deadline.
• Teams must construct their prototypes based on design proposal submitted in Qualifier Stage 1.
• Teams may choose one of the available centers to build their prototype. These centers will be equipped with the listed pneumatic components.
• Teams must assemble their prototype at the center and ensure it is fully functional.
• While mentors and faculty advisors can provide guidance, the work must be done by the team members themselves. No external assistance is allowed during the prototype building and demonstration stages.
• Teams will be provided with a specified time limit to complete their prototype assembly and demonstration. Exceeding the time limit will affect their score.
• After the demonstration All pneumatic components borrowed from the JASC Store must be dismantled and returned in good condition to the JASC committee.
• Any system structures or non-JASC components made by the team can be taken back by the team.
• If the team selected for the finals, the same prototype must be rebuilt during the finals event using components from the JASC Store.
• Teams are responsible for ensuring that their prototypes are safe and functional.
• Students must make their own Travel, boarding and lodging arrangements for the Qualifier Stage 2 competition
• Participants are kindly requested to handle the pneumatic components with care, ensuring they are safely assembled and returned in good condition after the demonstration. In case any component is damaged, participants are expected to replace it with a new one in the JASC Store
• If there is a tie between two or more teams, the final decision will rest solely with the jury. Once the decision is made, it will be considered final and cannot be altered.

FINAL

• The top 10 teams will be invited to the Nodal Center for the final demonstration and evaluation.
• Students should report at least 30 min before the scheduled date and time as mentioned in the email / letter. The same will also be visible in their JDLS Dashboard
• Teams will have the opportunity to showcase their prototypes to a panel of juries and delegates.
• Each team will be allocated a fixed time to present and demonstrate their prototype. Exceeding this time limit will result in deduction in score
• Teams are responsible for ensuring that their prototypes are safe and functional.
• While mentors and faculty advisors can provide guidance, the work must be done by the team members themselves. No external assistance is allowed during the prototype building and demonstration stages.
• Participants need to show their college ID-cards & Bonafide certificate while reporting at the venue for the final competition, failing which they might not be allowed to participate in the final round.
• Students must make their own Travel, boarding and lodging arrangements for the Final competition.
• If there is a tie between two or more teams, the final decision will rest solely with the jury. Once the decision is made, it will be considered final and cannot be altered.