There will be a total of three rounds.
Round 1
This round will test the basic capability of any rocket – Distance. Points will be awarded on the basis of the distance travelled. One point will be awarded for one metre of rocket travel.
Hint: Keep in mind the 45° of a parabola and presence of 1/3 rd amount of water in the rocket.
Round 2
The ability of your rocket’s ability to stay in air is being tested here. The greater the time of flight the more points you will earn. This is a difficult task and all your ingenuity will have to be brought forth.
Hint: You can take inspiration from parachutes…. maybe even deployable rockets.
Round 3
This round brings the entrepreneurship streak in you. The confidence in your design will be portrayed by you. This round is an enigma and its totality will be revealed to the teams who have been selected after rounds one and two.
DESIGN BONUS
Creativity and Innovativeness never goes unnoticed. Bonus points will be awarded to teams with multi-stage designs or rockets equipped with special landing mechanism and so.