Eligibility & Timeline

The PJMT National Green Earth Challenge offers two exciting categories — the Arch-Eng Challenge and the Design Challenge. This competition is an opportunity to showcase your creativity and problem-solving skills in sustainable architecture, engineering, and design.

Who can participate?
  • The challenge is open to undergraduate students currently enrolled in architecture, engineering, or design programs
  • You can participate individually or form teams of 2 or 3 members. Teams can consist of students from different batches or colleges, as long as all members meet the eligibility criteria
  • Eligibility is restricted to Indian citizens

AWARDS

The following awards* are available for both categories:
Why participate?

By joining the challenge, you will:

  • Compete for cash prizes of up to ₹1.5 lakhs!
  • Contribute to building a more sustainable world
  • Apply your skills and present your innovations to a panel of experts
  • Dive into the future of green architecture and design
  • Gain exposure by being featured on our platforms, with a combined reach of 1 Lakh + people
  • Have the opportunity for an internship with an eminent industry professional/corporate
  • For path breaking innovations and ideas, the opportunity for mentorship and moving to start-up universe may exist

KEY DATES

13th November 2024

Applications Open

20th January 2025

Applications Close

5th-8th March 2025

Zonal Rounds
Top entries from the North, East, South, and West zone will present their ideas to judges.**

21st March 2025

National Round
Zonal winners and first runners-up will compete at the Grand Finale in Delhi.

Stages of Evaluation

Learn more about the stages of evaluation through this video.

  • First Stage: A panel of experts in the field will review all applications and rank the top solutions from four zones - North, East, South, and West
  • Second Stage: The top solutions will present their submissions online to a distinguished jury in each zone. Per zone, three prizes will be awarded at this stage: zonal winner, zonal first runner-up, and zonal second runner-up
  • Third Stage: The zonal winners and first runner-ups advance to the third stage, competing in Delhi for the National Prize. They will present their solutions while incorporating feedback from previous stages. A national winner and national runner-up will be announced at this stage

*Taxes as per government regulation applicable.
**Zones will be decided on the basis of location of the college or institution to which students belong.

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