Updates

Takneek concluded:
Rajputs (1100.0)
Mughals (681.5)
Mauryans (617.0)
Marathas (288.5)
Congratulations to the winners !

Nutcracker 3 uploaded (submit before 7pm today)

Hoverugby:
Marathas vs Mughals
Winners: Mughals
Mauryans vs Mughals
Winners: Mughals

Wild Soccer:
Mauryans 1 - 0 Mughals
Rajputs 2 - 2 Marathas

CodeSprint : Click Here

Nutcracker Problem Set 2 Released

Deadline for Science fiction, Scientoon, Science Poetry is 11:59 PM, 31st August,2012

Deadline to submit the article for SuperSapiens is 11:59 PM, 31st August,2012

Hoverugby:
Rajputs vs Mauryans
WINNERS: Mauryans

Wild Soccer:
Mughals 1-0 Marathas
Rajputs 1-1 Mauryans

Nutcracker Day 1 Problems Uploaded on its event page.

Science Coffeehouse - PDF updated

Eureka - PDF updated

BlackBox - Registration Link is up

Business - Portfolio Diversification problem statement released

Deadline for registration of events under HAM CLUB is 11:59pm ,29th Aug

What-If and IntegrationBee updated!

BRaIN updated!

BClub pdfs updated!

Crypto launched!

Collect money for 1000 rs between 9-11 pm, 28 Aug from Ecell room

1000 Rs venture and TechnoPro pdf updated.

Gliding Quiz timing changed

Apptics registration deadline is 27th aug 11:59 PM

What if : Event open to all.

Soccon abstract format uploaded. Deadline for abstract submission : 26th Aug



Soccon abstract format uploaded. Deadline for abstract submission : 26th Aug



Tremor : Check out updated problem statement

Soccon abstract format uploaded. Deadline for abstract submission : 26th Aug

Mechanical Design and Mechanical Walker Problem Statement Updated

Tremor Problem Statement Updated

FossDev Sample code uploaded

Deadline : Green Poster Contest
26th August 2012 23:59 hrs

The Science And Technology Council presents to you Takneek,the intra-IITK Science and Technology championship.

A competition in which all the halls shall participate with one common aim in mind, winning the coveted Takneek trophy.

Takneek will comprise of four action packed days filled with a great variety of tech and science events ranging from

intense mind boggling events such as robotics, Electronics, programming to fun filled events like Foxhunt, quizzes, crypto,

fiction writing.So, people get your mental circuits whirring at top speed, and start thinking,innovating and designing.

Because in a competition of the best, only the spectacular win...

Programming

  • Kod3f3st
  • Blackbox
  • WebDev
  • FossDev
  • CodeSprint


    • Kodefest will be an online programming contest of 8-10 hours based on WPC (Weekend Programming Contest) format.

    Team:
    Maximum of 3 members. Only 1 member needs to sign-up on the judge.

    Points: 25
    Rules:-
    1. The contest rules will be same as WPC/Codemania.
    2. Team Event
    3. This is a Team Event. However, the minimum eligibility criterion for each 4 teams is that each team must have at least 2 correct submissions.
    4. If any team is found cheating then that team would be disqualified from the event.




    Update : Click here to register.

    BlackBox is an on-the-spot problem solving and programming competition restricted for the first year junta ONLY.

    Points: 20

    Team:
    Maximum of 2 members. No restrictions on the number of teams from a pool.

    Format
    Team Event
    Consists of 2 rounds

    Prelims - Written round consisting of Logical questions, mathematical puzzles and basic C programming questions. The top 30 teams will qualify for the final rounds. In case of a tie, at the 30th position either all teams would qualify for the second round or none. However teams qualifying for the final round would also have to clear the minimum cut-off of 25% of total score.

    Finals - The final round would be conducted in Computer Center where the teams would be required to code in an unknown language (not C, C++, Java or Python). This is an 2 hour event and the team with the maximum number of correct submissions in the minimum time would walk away as the winners.

    Rules -
    1. This is a Team Event. However, the minimum eligibility criterion for each 30 teams is that each team must have at least 30% of the correct answers
    2. In the second round the rules follow from the Kodefest that if the top 4 teams should have 20% correct submissions.
    3. If any team is found cheating then that team would be disqualified from the event.




    Web-dev is a offline web-development event where teams are required to develop a web-application along the given guidelines and submit it before the deadline for evaluation.
    This is a Team Event.

    Points: 20

    Team:
    Maximum of 4 members.

    Objective
    To enable uers to follow #hastags in Twitter
    This web-app should provide an interface for users to subscribe to hashtags on Twitter and project a tweet-stream of the subscribed tags.

    For guidelines, rules and regulations and judging criteria download this PDF.

    Click here to register.


    Update[20-Aug]:
    All those students who want to participate in the FOSSDEV , sample code
    has been uploaded for them to begin off with.
    Keep one thing in mind it is not necessary to use this code , you can
    always start off by writing your own code.
    Students participating should also make up a documentation for the same.

    Link is: HERE

    FOSSDEV is an offline application development event where teams are required to implement a Bricks game in python, building upon the Python project provided.
    This is a Team event.

    Points: 25

    Team:
    Maximum of 4 members.

    Objective
    To build a bricks game in Python

    For guidelines, rules and regulations and judging criteria download this PDF.

    Click here to register.



    CodeSprint is an online competition along the same lines as Crypto.
    CodeSprint would consist of several levels, you have to answer the question or Hack the question to reach to the next level. Questions would be from Hacking, Programming and Mathematical Logic.

    Points: 20

    Team
    CodeSprint is a POOL event.
    You can register Individually.

    Rules and Regulations
    1. This is a Pool event.
    2. Points would be decided on the basis of top individual of each pool and his overall ranking.
    3. Points of each individual will be the cumulative score of all questions answered by him till the end of the competition.
    4. As this is a POOL event you can share your answer with your POOL members.
    5. Any sort of attempt to contact moderators personally for answers will lead to disqualification of the participant.
    6. The discretion and judgment of the moderators will be final.
    7. You can skip any level and go to the next level.

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    Science and Creativity

  • Science Poetry
  • Science Fiction Writing
  • Scientoon
  • Takneek Blogging Contest


    • Its time to become a science bard!

    Click here for more details.



    Its time to present the most challenging ideas in a work of fiction - your ego is the fountain head of human progress.

    Click here for more details.



    Come up with the most humorous and creative technical piece of art.

    Click here for more details.





    Takneek presents you the first ever official blogging contest of IITK. Its time to awaken the blogger residing inside you. The pool maintaining the best TAKNEEK BLOG wins.

    Click here for more details.

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    Flagship events



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    Business

  • Business Simulation Game
  • StockSim
  • Business Quiz
  • Portfolio Diversification



  • Case Study - Presentation


    • This will be a real world situation (market) to be tackled virtually .The teams are required to place several decisions marketing , production , distribution , loans and what not. Basically,all the teams will be individual companies in a simulated world , and their decisions will impact their revenues and earnings.


    Click here for more details.



    Simulated Real world Trading with Virtual Money

    Click here for more details.



    This will test a team's understanding of the business-financial and the very generic economic aspects.

    Click here for more details.



    Click Here for Problem Statement

    BMW presents....."Dhoom 5"

    Ever imagined BMW could bring out a movie. That's what we need to explore in this event.

    Click here for more details.



    The cases will require teams to strategize their decisions and present to us the most feasible and possible solution to the case.

    Click here for more details.

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    Rubik's cube

  • 3x3x3 speed-solve (F)
  • 2x2x2 speed-solve (F)
  • 3x3x3 speed-solve (S)
  • 3x3x3x3 relay



  • Medley relay


    • This is the regular 3x3x3 speed-solve in which a participant will come and will try to solve the cube in minimum time possible. If the timer reaches 5 min, the solve will be considered as DNF (Did not Finish). All the rules and regulations will be as prescribed by World Cubing Association. (http://worldcubeassociation.org/regulations/) This will be an individual event in which there is no limit on participation from any pool.

    Click here for more details.

    Click here to register.



    This is the regular 2x2x2 speed-solve in which a participant will come and will try to solve the cube in minimum time possible. If the timer reaches 2 min, the solve will be considered as DNF (Did not Finish) All the rules and regulations will be as prescribed by World Cubing Association. (http://worldcubeassociation.org/regulations/) This will be an individual event in which there is no limit on participation from any pool.

    Click here for more details.

    Click here to register.



    This is the regular 3x3x3 speed-solve in which a participant will come and will try to solve the cube in minimum time possible. If the timer reaches 5 min, the solve will be considered as DNF (Did not Finish) All the rules and regulations will be as prescribed by World Cubing Association. (http://worldcubeassociation.org/regulations/) This will be an individual event in which there is no limit on participation from any pool.

    Click here for more details.

    Click here to register.



    This is just a variation of normal 3x3x3 speed-solve in which a team of 3 participants will solve 3 cubes one after the other. Total time of all 3 solves will be counted. If the timer reaches 10 min, the solve will be considered as DNF (Did not Finish) Maximum 3 teams will be allowed from a single pool. Thus at least 2 first years are compulsory in a team.

    Click here for more details.

    Click here to register.



    In this event, a team of 4 participants will solve a 2x2x2, a 3x3x3, a 4x4x4 and a 3x3x3(one handed) cube one after the other. Total time of all 4 solves will be counted. If the timer reaches 10 min, the solve will be considered as DNF (Did not Finish) Maximum 3 teams will be allowed from a single pool. 3x3x3 and 2x2x2 should be solved by first yearites only. Thus 2 first years are compulsory in a team.

    Click here for more details.

    Click here to register.

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    BRaIN

  • BRaIN Quiz
  • SuperSapiens


    • Are you fascinated by how the brain works? Intrigued by the variety of life generated by the simple process of natural selection? Want to show off your knowledge of the living world. This Takneek take part in the Bio-Quiz and test your knowledge of the concepts and history of biology.

    Click here for more details.

    Click here to register.



    Put on your thinking caps as BRaIN brings to you a chance to fill life and reality in your favourite superhero.

    Click here for more details.

    Click here to register.

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    Gliding

  • Gliding Quiz
  • Flying photography


    • Gliding quiz will include technical as well as general knowledge questions related to gliding
    1. There will be two rounds.
    2. Each pool can send maximum of 3 teams.
    3. Maximum 3 members are allowed in each team.
    4. First round consists of multiple choice questions as well as one word answer.
    5. Second round consists of multiple choice questions as well as direct questions.
    6. Top six teams will be qualified to second round.
    7. In case of tie additional questions will be askto teams.
    8. Judges decision will be final
    9. It is a team event.
    10. It is possible that a pool can get more than 1 prize as it is a team event.
    11. Final result will be declared only on the basis of second round.
    12. First round will be on 31th august. Venue:L1 time:7 to 8 pm
    13. Second round will take place on 1st September.Venue:L1 time:2 to 3pm
    14. Pass question will be first asked to the audience of the respective pool and then it will be pass to next team.
    15. Marking scheme of each question will be declare before the quiz.
    16. Minimum eligibility criteria: 30% of the max a team can score.


    Click here to register.





    This is more than a ordinary Photography, where you have to capture the particular subject with suitable placement in particular frame but remember your relative position with respect to subject is changing continuously. Imagine the difficulty and think differently to capture the subject you want. The only event of its kind in whole India.


    Click here for more details.

    Click here to register.

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    E-cell & GE3

  • Technopro
  • 1000 Rupees Venture
  • Green Poster Challenge


    • E-Cell in association with Takneek presents you the Business Plan Competition to give you a taste of Entrepreneurship.

    Click here for more details.



    E-Cell in association with Takneek presents you the 1000rs venture to give you a taste of Entrepreneurship. The basic idea is to get rich in one day. Problem Statement Participants will come up with an idea, implement it, sell it and earn profit. For implementing the idea organizers will be give the participant 1000rs. The ideas can be as diverse ranging from ones such as selling food based, the artistic ones like tattoo making, technical ideas such as selling softwares made by students themselves, selling books, notes to even selling your old books or you can sell technology too.

    Click here for more details.


    This is a pool event. All pool captains need to submit a digital poster on the given theme to science. creativity.iitk@gmail.com by 26th August 2012 23:59 hrs.

    Theme:
    Futuristic Green Technology

    Click here for more details.

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    Scimatex & Science Coffeehouse

  • Science Quiz
  • Nutcracker
  • Integration BEE
  • What-If


    • Science is more fun when you battle it out in a quiz room!. Starting from the Large Hadron Collider to the tiniest of bacteria, we have them all. Just appear on the spot for the prelims in teams of three, and take part in a race of knowledge and agility to become one of the six teams to qualify for the mains. And once you are in, you'll find yourself facing a barrage of mind-boggling stuff, be it tiny mathematical gems, puzzling elements in physics, colours of chemistry or some titbit about life. And even if you're not, don't worry. We'll have plenty in store for the audience too, be it questions, or chocolates for that matter!
    Postscript 1: This quiz is meant only for y11 and y12 undergraduates. But that does not mean that you cannot seat among the audience and munch smugly on some random chocolate, after pointing out the correct answer to a sly question that nobody on the stage got right.
    Postscript 2: A sincere bit of advice: we feel that it would be very unwise of the freshers to miss out on some serious fun. So do tag your friends along too!



    A problem set will be posted on the web, containting two problems, one each of physics and mathematics. Your job is simple: just pick up a pen and paper, tour in to the mystery, discovering the unseen treasure, and send the solutions to us at as a pdf before the deadline. The most innovative/elegant solution (and in case two are equally good, the first one to reach us) will win it!
    Note: The coordinators reserve the rights to judge the solutions as per their discretion.

    Physics Problem Day 3 - 1 Sept (submit before 7pm)
    Mathematics Problem Day 3 - 1 Sept (submit before 7pm)

    Physics Problem Day 2 - 31 August
    Mathematics Problem Day 2 - 31 August

    Physics Problem Day 1 - 30 August
    Mathematics Problem Day 1 - 30 August


    30 minutes. 100 integrals. Solve as many as you can.

    Click here for more details.



    Participants are required to give creative but scientifically sound answers to atypical "what if.." questions.

    Click here for more details.

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    Electronics

  • Electromania
  • Embedded
  • FPGA


    • One of the earliest encounters we had with the world of video games is in the form of hand-held video games. Having one was every child's dream and it was the first item in our birthday list. Well, now is the time to relish your childhood dream by building our own game.



    Click here for more details.

    Click here to register.





    We all have in one way or another some kind of attachment with music. Some like to play, some like to sing while others just like to listen. Whichever kind you may be, Electronics Club provides you the opportunity to do these activities with your own built music synthesizer which you can configure in whichever way you want.

    Click here for more details.

    Click here to register.



    Are you one of those who geeks who dream of building their own processor? Or do you want to do something that sets you apart from the rest of the electro maniacs? If yes, then, we have something great for you. Yes! We are talking about FPGA. Field-programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is an integrated circuit which can be configured by the user which provides it a major advantage over MCUs which have a fixed configuration. This enables the user to implement any digital circuit (YES! EVEN A PROCESSOR) on FPGA. The FPGA configuration is generally specified using a hardware description language like Verilog.

    Click here for more details.

    Click here to register.

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    Robotics

  • Roboclub
  • Final Destination
  • Wild Soccer


    • The Sci-Tech city has been invaded by aliens in the year 2050 which is the central hub for research and defence department. The walls of Sci-Tech city have been crumbled thus earth's defence system is at risk. Thus in order to protect our Earth from these outer species we need to rebuild our Sci-tech city. The city is inaccessible to humans so robots will repair the city. This is a quite critical time and you can save the world by helping in the reconstruction of the city.

    Click here for video.

    Click here for more details.

    Click here to register.



    Robo club embarks you on a journey overcoming various obstacles (line following, wall following, etc. ) to reach the final destination.

    Click here for more details.

    Click here to download the sketchup file.

    Click here to register.



    WILD SOCCER: KILLER EDGE is the ultimate battle between wild robots on soccer field. The robots will not only have to rip apart the opponent's robot, but it will also have to show excellent tackling skill to score goals. And you won't be alone. You will be accompanied by your team members to destroy anything and everything that would fall between you and the goal.

    Click here for more details.

    Click here to download the sketchup file.

    Click here to register.

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    Aeromodelling

  • Cruise Control
  • Hoverugby
  • GLIDEon
  • Aqua-Drive


    • Design, fabricate and fly a wireless remote controlled aircraft (using electric motors only), which has all three degrees of freedom including yaw, pitch and roll and that can complete a specified task.

    Click here for more details.



    Ever fascinated by the wrestling giants competing against each another for honour, pride and glory! And the speed of a rugby player to achieve his aim. If so, then this is the event for you. Here it will be your hovercraft that will do the talking. So get up, design the most efficient quick wrestling hovercraft that you have ever imagined!!!

    Click here for more details.



    Design and Fabricate a Styrofoam Glider and fly it to perform the given task.

    Click here for more details.

    Click here to register.



    Design and fabricate water rockets which cover the maximum range at a given pressure, in another round land at predefined spots. You are allowed to make and use more than 1 model for different rounds.

    Click here for more details.

    Click here to register.

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    Astronomy

  • Astrophotography
  • Star Hunt
  • Astro Quiz
  • Virtual Observatory
  • Messier Hunt


    • This event tests the Astrophotography skills of the participants. In this event the participants will have to take the Photograph of The Sunspots and the Craters of moon.

    Click here for more details.

    Click here to register.



    An Event in which you will hunt the Night-Sky for celestial objects. This event tests your telescope handling skills, reading the star chart, and locating an object in the sky. Also introducing the Student Planetarium for the Planetarium based round.

    Click here for more details.

    Click here to register.



    An event to test your basic knowledge in astronomy and Astrophysics.

    Click here for more details.



    An Event dealing with the basic physics and laws behind the phenomena in astronomy. also introduces the methods which are used to get data from Astronomical observations.

    Click here for more details.

    Click here to register.



    An event to test your telescope handling skills, reading the messier chart, and different techniques to locate an Messier object in the sky.

    Click here for more details.

    Click here to register.

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    IITK Motorsports

  • Takneek Auto Quiz
  • Mechanism Design
  • Mechanical Walker


    • Is the roar of the engine music to your ears?
    Then, this quiz is for you.

    Click here for more details.



    Linkages, gears, cams, hinges etc. are important components of machines and tools. You come across hundreds of examples where linkages have major role to play like windshield wiper, the bicycle suspension, piston cylinder assembly of an engine and many more. Seeing such a vast range of their application you might now want to try your hands in making some of them and getting them work.

    Click here for more details.


    Click here to register.



    Design a mechanical device that must climb down a flight of stairs while carrying objects on it.

    Click here for more details.

    Click here to register.

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    Flagship events

  • Rube Goldberg
  • SocCon
  • Eureka
  • Apptics



  • Tremor
  • Gearloose
  • Crypto
  • SnT Treasure Hunt


    • A Rube Goldberg machine is a deliberately over-engineered machine that performs a very simple task in a very complex fashion, usually including a chain reaction. The machine is named after American cartoonist and inventor Rube Goldberg.

    Click here for more details.



    Update 23 Aug : Click here for SocCon Abstract Format
    The abstract must be submitted by mail to
    soccontakneek@gmail.com
    and cc to
    manishy@iitk.ac.in

    This is Rise-the optimism, determination, and grit to take responsibility for a better future. So tingle your brains, push yourself beyond your limits, look around you and pick up a problem from the society and find a technological solution. Your idea could be the one that could touch innumerable lives, thereby generating multiple opportunities. JUST Imagine.What can a small effort of yours can do???

    Click here for more details.



    "Some men look at things the way they are and ask why? I dream of things that are not and ask why not?"
    - Robert Kennedy

    From time immemorial, great minds have pondered on the never-ending mysteries of the universe and have attempted to understand the myriad ways in which it works. History is witness to the fact that discoveries chart the progress of human civilization. A discovery starts as a spark of imagination that feeds on creativity, rational thinking and perseverance to become an instrument of change. Eureka embodies this very spirit of innovation and believes that given a stage, an idea has the potential to transform into something revolutionary. We invite you to bring forth such originality in thinking and present it in a way that is not only comprehensive but also appealing. The idea may be anything ranging from a new method of drying coconut to an ingenious technique of harnessing solar power from satellites floating above our heads. It's time to start thinking out of the box. So fire up that grey matter for this could be the chance that you've been looking for to make others sit up and take notice of the genius inside you.

    Click here for more details.



    Bored of playing games on your Android phone? Want to do something cool with it? Here's a chance to design your own Android controlled robot using the simple ideas of Android App Development, Bluetooth Communication and a pre-built bot model.

    Click here for more details.

    Click here to register.



    Click here to download problem statement.

    We expect you to design timber model of an actual structure. We will scale down loads and give you a realistic environment for testing your ideas. Finally, the model built by you will be tested on a horizontal shake table which is unique machine only available at IITK among other IIT's.

    Click here for rules and regulations.



    Have you ever as a child had an urge to make simple machines. Awaken that engineer from slumber and race your neurons to come up with that ingenious idea to astonish all. Put your thinking caps on and come up with creative ideas for this year's problem statement of designing an "Amphibious War Vehicle" that not only can move on land but also on water.

    Click here for more details.

    On the spot registration.



    Man has always marveled at codes and ciphers. Be it real people like Alan Turing and C.E. Shannon or fictitious characters like Sherlock Holmes or Robert Langdon, everyone has been driven to unveil the unknown. Embark with us on a breathtaking journey to find clever criminals and terrorists and experience the thrill of unraveling mysteries in a race against time . We present you the chance to be the next Sherlock Holmes.

    Click here for Crypto website.



    See you at New Sac @9pm on 19th...

    Click here for rules and regulations.

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    Core Team

    Subhojit Ghosh
    General Secretary,
    SnT Council
    Rajat Arora
    Coordinator
    sairajat@iitk.ac.in
    Nikhil Bugalia
    Coordinator
    bugalian@iitk.ac.in
    Gaurangi Gupta
    Coordinator
    gaurangi@iitk.ac.in
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    Creative Team

    Ankit Mahato
    Head
    amahato@iitk.ac.in
    Rahul Kumar
    Executive
    rahulkum@iitk.ac.in
    Mohit Aggarwal
    Executive
    mohita@iitk.ac.in
    Yavan Batili
    Executive
    Yavanb@iitk.ac.in
    Meenakshi Khosla
    Secretary
    mkhosla@iitk.ac.in
    Varsha Lalwani
    Secretary
    varshajn@iitk.ac.in
    Vishal tomar
    Secretary
    vishalt@iitk.ac.in
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