Electronics and Communication Society of GCT
presents
Innovate. Collaborate. Dominate – Nexus!
April 1
Government College of Technology (GCT), Coimbatore, is a prestigious autonomous engineering institution with a rich legacy since 1945. Known for academic excellence and innovation, GCT fosters a dynamic student community with a strong emphasis on technical and extracurricular activities. With cutting-edge facilities, vibrant student clubs, and a history of producing distinguished professionals, GCT is the perfect place to experience innovation, creativity, and collaboration.
The Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) Department at GCT is a hub of innovation and excellence, shaping future technologists in the fields of communication, embedded systems, and signal processing. With state-of-the-art labs, experienced faculty, and a curriculum aligned with industry advancements, the department empowers students with cutting-edge skills. As a key part of GCT’s legacy, the ECE department actively promotes research, technical events, and hands-on learning, ensuring students are industry-ready.
Dive into an exhilarating lineup of technical events that challenge your problem-solving skills, test your coding prowess, and spark your curiosity. If you’re looking for a break from the tech buzz, our fun events promise non-stop entertainment, thrilling challenges, and a chance to unwind with friends. Whether you're here to showcase your talent, learn something new, or simply enjoy the electrifying atmosphere, [Fest Name] has something for everyone. Get ready to push your limits, meet like-minded enthusiasts, and be a part of an experience that goes beyond the ordinary.
The Project Presentation event offers participants a platform to showcase their innovative ideas, technical expertise, and presentation skills. Participants are required to develop a project and present their work before a panel of judges. The event aims to foster creativity, problem-solving abilities, and the practical application of concepts. Projects will be evaluated based on innovation, precision, feasibility, and technical creativity. The judges' decision will be final and binding.
1. Registration & Shortlisting:
* Participants can register individually or in teams of up to four members.
* Project abstracts are submitted via the Google Form during registration for initial review.
* Only participants with shortlisted abstracts will be invited to the college to present their projects at designated venues.
* Shortlisted teams will be notified via Gmail.
2. Project Presentation Round:
* Each team presents their project prototype before the judging panel.
* The presentation must include a functional prototype demonstrating the core concept.
3. Evaluation:
* Judges will evaluate the prototypes based on innovation, technical accuracy, engineering excellence, and overall execution.
* The judging panel reviews and scores the projects based on predefined evaluation criteria.
4. Announcement of Results & Award Ceremony:
* Winners are selected based on creativity, execution, and impact.
* Certificates and cash prizes will be awarded to the winners and runners-up.
•E-certificates will be awarded to all participating candidates.
The “PPTellact” is a leading platform aimed at developing intellectual acuity, refining professional communication, and demonstrating creative thinking through the craft of disciplined visual narrative. This is a vehicle for knowledge sharing, promoting critical thinking and creative expression among various disciplines and also helps in providing a platform for knowledge sharing, networking and innovation in field.Not just an event, it aims to perfect critical skills in public speaking, data visualization, and strategic communication—skills fundamental to achievement in academic research, corporate leadership, and thought leadership on a world stage.
1.Open to all B.E. students from any department.
2.Participation can be individual or a team of 2 to 4 members
3.The topic must be related to Technology in any field.
4.Maximum 15 slides (excluding title and thank you slides).
5.Must be in PPT format.
6.No pre-recorded voiceovers or videos exceeding 1 minute.
7.AI-generated content is strictly prohibited – originality is a must.
8.Each participant/team will have 7 minutes for the presentation + 3 minutes for Q&A
9 .The final presentation must be submitted by 31/03/25 to nexus2025gct@gmail.com
10. The file should be named as "TeamName_TopicName".
1. Introduction: Brief instructions about the competition and judging criteria.
2. Presentation Rounds: Each participant/team presents their PPT (7 minutes + 3 minutes Q&A).
3. Q&A Session: Judges ask questions related to the presentation.
4. Evaluation: Judges score based on content, clarity, delivery, and originality.
5. Conclusion: End of presentations, followed by judges’ final review.
6. Contestant Exit: After their presentation is over, participants are free to leave and attend other events.
A coding competition designed to challenge participants with problem-solving, logic building, and debugging tasks. The event tests coding efficiency, algorithmic thinking, and debugging skills across multiple programming languages.
✔ Basic Programming Concepts – Variables, loops, functions, conditional statements.
✔ Algorithms & Problem-Solving – Sorting, searching, recursion, basic dynamic programming.
✔ Data Structures – Arrays, strings, stacks, and queues.
✔ Logical Thinking – Ability to analyze and break down problems efficiently.
✔ Debugging Skills – Identifying and fixing syntax, logical, and runtime errors in C, Python, and Java.
1️⃣ Code Blitz (15 mins) – A rapid-fire quiz testing programming fundamentals, algorithms, and logic.
2️⃣ Logic Forge (40 mins) – Solve a problem by writing an efficient program using fundamental algorithms.
3️⃣ Bug Hunt (30 mins) – Debug and fix errors in C, Python, and Java to ensure code correctness.
Electro Clash is an engaging, team-based event designed for Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) students of all years. The event blends technical expertise with problem-solving, logical reasoning, and hands-on circuit challenges. Teams will work through progressively challenging rounds, solving puzzles, debugging circuits, and assembling components to emerge as champions.
Core Electronics & Circuit Analysis
Digital Logic & Boolean Expressions
Communication Systems & Signal Processing
Debugging & Problem-Solving
Logical Reasoning & Quick Thinking
Teamwork & Coordination
Round 1: The ECE Lockdown (Escape Room – Logic & Circuit Challenges)
Teams must solve a series of technical puzzles to unlock the final checkpoint. This round consists of two interactive phases that test theoretical knowledge, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
Phase 1: Digital Code Cracker (MCQ & Jumbled Words Challenge)
Each team gets a sequence of locked challenges where the key to unlocking the next step lies in solving multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and jumbled technical terms.
Each correct answer provides a numeric or word-based key to progress.
Topics Covered:
Basic Electronics & Circuit Components
Digital Logic & Boolean Algebra
Communication Systems & Modulation
Example Questions:
Which type of filter allows low frequencies and blocks high frequencies?
(A) High Pass (B) Band Stop (C) Low Pass (D) Band Pass (Correct Answer: C – Low Pass Filter)
Which modulation technique is used in FM radio?
(A) Amplitude Modulation (B) Frequency Modulation (C) Phase Modulation (D) Pulse Code Modulation (Correct Answer: B – Frequency Modulation)
Example Jumbled Words:
TEISORSR → Resistor
TRCNREASOM → Transistor
ODMRLTAIOUN → Modulation
Scoring:
Each correct answer unlocks the next challenge.
The first eight teams to complete the phase move forward.
Phase 2: Circuit Logic Puzzle (Debugging & Logical Sequencing)
Teams receive incomplete or scrambled circuit processes and must arrange them in the correct operational order.
Some steps may contain intentional errors, which teams must identify and correct.
Example Challenge:
(Correct Order for Signal Transmission: Modulation → Transmission → Reception → Demodulation)
(Correct Order for Rectifier Circuit: Transformer → Rectifier → Filter → Regulator)
Scoring:
Correct sequencing: +20 points
Correct debugging of errors: +10 points
⮞ Top 4 teams advance to Round 2.
Round 2: Circuit Breakout – Debugging & Problem-Solving
Teams must identify and correct errors in a given faulty circuit.
Phase 1: Debugging Challenge (Error Identification & Correction)
Teams receive a faulty circuit diagram and must identify incorrect components, misplaced connections, or missing elements.
They must explain the mistakes and provide the correct modifications.
Example Errors:
Incorrect Component Value: A 100Ω resistor incorrectly placed instead of 1kΩ.
Missing Component: A pull-down resistor missing in a transistor switch circuit.
Wiring Mistake: Incorrect grounding of an operational amplifier.
Scoring:
Each correctly identified and explained error earns points.
The top two teams proceed to the Final Round.
Round 3: The Ultimate Circuit Puzzle – Unlock the Exit
The final teams must complete a three-layered circuit puzzle to win.
Phase 1: The Final Challenge
1. Component Matching: Identify missing components and justify their roles.
2. Logical Circuit Flow: Arrange circuit blocks in the correct operational sequence.
3. Final Debug & Correction: Solve a circuit with intentional faults and present the corrected version.
⮞ The first team to complete all tasks correctly wins Electro Clash!
Conclusion:
Electro Clash is a fusion of technical knowledge, logic, and hands-on problem-solving in an interactive, cost-effective format. By focusing on physical, engaging challenges, the event ensures an immersive experience that enhances teamwork, quick thinking, and circuit analysis skills in a competitive yet fun setting.
The Circuit Masters Challenge is a two-round technical competition designed to test participants' knowledge and practical skills in circuit design. The event aims to enhance participants’ understanding of electronic components and their ability to design and implement circuits under real-time constraints. It encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and innovative thinking in electronics and circuit design.
Basic knowledge of electronic components (diodes, transistors, resistors, capacitors, indicators and logic gates)
Circuit analysis and design skills
Problem-solving and critical thinking
Time management and teamwork
1. Round 1 – Technical Knowledge and Circuit Identification:
Teams will face 10 to 15 questions related to electronic components, circuit identification from diagrams, and application-based questions.
Top-performing teams based on accuracy and speed will qualify for the next round.
2. Round 2 – Circuit Design Challenge:
Qualified teams will be given 10 circuit design questions and can select any 2 to solve.
Teams will draw hardware components from a bowl where all the components are write in a paper and pick the paper of components which required for the solution within some period of time...and only you can get the hardware component which you pick from the bowl and must design the circuit using only the selected components within the given time limit.
The Line Follower Competition challenges participants to design and build an autonomous robot capable of following a black line on a white track. The goal is to navigate complex curves, corners, junctions, and obstacles while maintaining speed and accuracy. The event tests participants' skills in robotics, control systems, and programming, encouraging innovation and problem-solving in real-time scenarios.
Robotics and automation
Microcontroller programming (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi, STM32)
Sensor integration (e.g., IR sensors, ultrasonic sensors)
Motor control and feedback systems
Algorithm development (e.g., PID control)
1. Registration: Teams register and verify student ID.
2. Robot Setup: Participants prepare and test their robots.
3. Attempts: Each team gets 3 tries to complete the track.
4. Judging: Fastest time with the least penalties wins.
5. Awards: Winners receive cash prizes
Engineering Life is a meme contest organized as part of the ECE department function at GCT Coimbatore. The event aims to capture the humor and relatable moments of engineering students through creative and funny memes. Participants can express their experiences, struggles, and fun moments in engineering life through memes. The objective is to promote fun and engagement among students while showcasing their creativity and humor.
Basic knowledge of meme creation tools or apps (like Canva, Meme Generator, etc.)
Creativity in expressing relatable experiences through memes
Humor and wit in content creation
Ability to create visually appealing and clear memes
1. Registration:
Participants can register individually or in teams of up to 2 members.
Registration will close before the event starts.
2. Theme Announcement:
The theme for meme creation is "Engineering Life".
Participants can create memes based on:
College life experiences
Engineering struggles (like exams, lab sessions, projects, etc.)
Funny classroom or hostel moments
Electronics and technology humor
3. Meme Creation Round:
Participants will have 1 hour to create and submit their memes.
Memes should be original and not copied from the internet.
Any meme-creation tool or app can be used.
4. Submission:
Memes should be submitted via a provided Google Form or WhatsApp group.
Submissions should include the participant’s name and team name (if applicable).
5. Judging Criteria:
Creativity (30%) – How unique and original is the meme?
Relevance to Theme (30%) – How well does the meme reflect "Engineering Life"?
Humor Impact (30%) – How funny and engaging is the meme?
Presentation (10%) – Clarity and visual appeal of the meme.
6. Result Announcement:
The top 3 best memes will be selected based on the judging criteria.
Winners will be announced during the department function.
Prizes and certificates will be awarded to the winners.
7. Meme Display:
All submitted memes (that follow guidelines) will be displayed on a projector during the function.
The best memes will be highlighted and appreciated
Get ready for an exciting cinematic experience with Cinephile ! This event is a celebration of films, featuring fun-filled activities, movie quizzes, and interactive sessions. Whether you're a movie buff or just love entertainment, this event promises excitement, laughter, and unforgettable moments. Join us for a day of movie magic!
Round 1:
Rapid fires : Movie related questions
Round 2:
Find the song from bgm
Fill in the missing lyrics
Guess the song from english lyrics
Round 3:
Movies related pictures
Movie story in one line
Kollywood Game
Round 4:
Movie script changing (or) Alternative Ending
The event aimsto encourage creativity, innovation, and visual communication by challenging participants to design impactful posters based on a given theme.
1.Creativity and imagination
2.Grafic design skills
3.Visualcommunication
1. Software - Canva
2. Procedure - # Any templates
#must include -title, 1slogan, atleast 2 pictures , one word information.
3. Timing : 30 minutes 4. Only 1 Round
5. Topics are given on the spot
6. Participants should bring their own laptop and software should be pre installed
Auction Arena is a two-round event combining IPL knowledge with strategic bidding. In Round 1, participants take a general IPL quiz to earn their ticket to next round .In Round 2, they have fixed budget to bid for players and form their teams. No prior knowledge is required—just quick thinking and smart strategy!
Basic cricket knowledge
🏏 IPL Showdown: Battle for Glory! 🏆
Get ready for the ultimate cricket face-off in our Mock IPL Auction!
🔥 Round 1: Powerplay Knockout
Form your squad of four and take on a thrilling IPL-themed quiz! Crack the toughest questions before the clock runs out. The smartest minds with the highest scores will secure their golden ticket to the next round—the grand IPL Auction!
💰 Round 2: Auction Arena
Step into the high-stakes world of team management! With a fixed budget, bid strategically to build your dream team of atleast 11 players. Every decision counts,spend wisely and craft a squad capable of dominating the league. The team with the strongest lineup will claim victory and be crowned champions!
The Shark Tank Intercollege Event is a business pitch competition designed to foster entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation. This event provides a real-world startup experience, where participants present their business ideas to expert judges, including investors, entrepreneurs, and business professionals. Participants will identify a real-world problem, propose an innovative solution, and develop a business model that includes market research, revenue generation, financial projections, and competitor analysis.
Entrepreneurship & Business Strategy – Understanding of startups, innovation, and business models
Market Research & Financial Planning – Knowledge of market trends, revenue generation, and financial projections
Presentation & Communication Skills – Ability to pitch ideas effectively
Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking – Ability to defend business decisions
Competitor & Industry Analysis – Understanding how to differentiate from competitors
💡 (No prior business experience required – creativity and enthusiasm are the key requirements!)
1️⃣ Registration & Team Formation
🔹 Participants: Teams of 1-3 members register for the event
🔹 Teams receive event guidelines, judging criteria, and pitch templates
2️⃣ Opening Ceremony & Introduction
🔹 Welcome speech and event briefing
🔹 Introduction of judges & their backgrounds
🔹 Explanation of rules, format, and judging criteria
3️⃣ Business Pitch Presentations (Main Event)
Each team will have 5-10 minutes to pitch their business idea, covering:
✅ Problem Statement – What issue does the business solve?
✅ Proposed Solution – How does the product/service address the problem?
✅ Market Analysis – Potential customer base, demand, and competition
✅ Revenue Model – How will the business generate income?
✅ Financial Projections – Expected revenue, costs, and profit margins
✅ Competitor Analysis – Key competitors and differentiation strategy
✅ Investment Proposal & Business Deal Opportunity – Teams can negotiate with the panel, offering potential returns on investment (e.g., "If you fund my prototype, I will generate X% profit in Y months.")
Judge Q&A Session: After each pitch, judges will have 3-5 minutes to ask questions.
4️⃣ Judges’ Deliberation & Break
🔹 Judges discuss and evaluate each team based on innovation, feasibility, market potential, and clarity
🔹 Short networking break for participants
5️⃣ final speech
🔹 Judges provide final feedback & closing remarks
🔹 Teams may receive investment offers or mentorship opportunities from judges
Evaluation Criteria :
Innovation & Uniqueness (20%)
Market Potential (20%)
Business Model & Financials (20%)
Feasibility & Execution (20%)
Presentation & Q&A Handling (20%)
Reverse arena is an electrifying reverse engineering event that challenges participants to decode the world of electronics and business strategy. This two-round competition is designed to test both technical acumen and analytical thinking. Participants will identify electronic components based on descriptions, analyze circuits by breaking them into fundamental blocks, and even deconstruct a company’s business model to understand its initial formation. This event is perfect for those who enjoy problem-solving, critical analysis, and a deep dive into the mechanics of circuits and businesses alike!
Strong understanding of digital circuits
Knowledge of network theory
Circuit analysis and component identification skills
Critical thinking and analytical reasoning
1. Round 1 – Rapid-Fire Component Identification:
Participants will be given quick descriptions of various electronic components.
They must accurately identify the component within a limited time.
The fastest and most accurate participants will advance to the next round.
2. Round 2 – Circuit Breakdown & Business Model Analysis:
Participants will analyze a given circuit, break it into its fundamental building blocks, and explain its functionality.
Additionally, they will receive details of a company and must analyze how its business model was initially structured.
A combination of technical accuracy and strategic thinking will determine the winners.
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Journal Book Topics
1. Poem
Description: Submit poems exploring emotions, narratives, or thought-provoking ideas through rhythm, metaphors, and imagery. No language barrier.
Theme: Open to any theme, encouraging diverse perspectives on life, nature, technology, emotions, or society.
Requirement: Creative poems should be in DOC format.
2. Drawing
Description: Artistic submissions in any medium, including pencil sketches, digital art, paintings, or mixed media.
Theme:No restrictions on themes, allowing for personal or conceptual artistic interpretations.
Requirement: Drawings should be clear and in DOC format.
3. Tech Paper
Description: Submit research-oriented or analytical papers covering topics from any field of study.
Theme: Papers must be related to technological advancements, innovations, and emerging trends across various disciplines.
Requirement: Papers should be informative and in DOC format.
4. Podcast
Description: Submit audio-based discussions, interviews, or storytelling. No language barrier.
Theme: Open to all themes, ranging from technology and science to culture, literature, and social issues.
Format:Audio should be clear and in MP3 format.
5. Photography
Description: Submit high-quality photographs capturing moments, emotions, or artistic compositions.
Theme: No restrictions on themes, allowing for creative freedom in storytelling through visuals.
Requirement: Images should be original and in PNG format.
6. Short Story
Description: Submit fiction or non-fiction stories limited to one page.No language barrier.
Theme: Open to all genres, including mystery, sci-fi, drama, adventure, and social themes.
Requirement: Stories should be in
DOC format
