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Showcase is a technical festival that showcases our department's research and course activities in a festive atmosphere, interspersed with events that show the fun side of computer science. While almost all events have the name "CSA" written all over either in presentation or execution, SofTeX belongs to you. Are you a student who feels great about that exquisite piece of software you wrote for a project or otherwise? You can be here and steal some limelight right here on the sets of Showcase! SofTeX has had a history of enthralling entries, leaving the visitors to the fest inspired to say the least. It is here again this year too, inviting you to enter the hall of fame.

Here are a few good reasons why you must be here to show off that work or project you are proud of:

  1. At SofTeX, you get to show your work to visitors, who come to see what CSA has to offer. The event is expected to attract participation from schools, colleges, research organizations and industry professionals.
  2. You get to see and meet people who share your passion. Besides you have an opportunity to meet and interact with some of the top India professors of computer science. This may provide you insights into areas of improvement for your work.
  3. The Showcase committee pays for your visit and stay in campus. Isn't this a perfect way to see what CSA and IISc is all about?
  4. Well, there's always a prize and a certificate to lure you.

    We invite any operational, non-commercial software - demonstrable, interesting, utilitarian, and innovative, be it in the form of software tools, libraries or applications, in the following topics of interest:

    • Operating Systems
    • Compilers/Language processing tools
    • Distributed Computing
    • Databases
    • Communication Software
    • Internet Applications (e-commerce, web-based applications, etc.)
    • Games/Graphics Software
    • General Purpose Utilities/Libraries/Packages
    • Software Engineering Tools
    • Educational Software
    • Indian Language Software


  • Requirements for submitted software

  1. All the software submissions should be comprehensive and self-contained. If the software has some dependencies on any other libraries/packages, this information should be indicated clearly.

  2. Software will be accepted in source code form only - binaries will not be entertained. It should be archived into a tar/zip file and must contain:

    • Readme file
      The readme file should include the system requirements, details of dependencies, installation procedure, or any other relevant detail.
    • Documentation
      A detailed write-up of 500-1000 words in the form of pdf/ps/doc/txt containing the clear concept of the idea, and its implementation.
    • Installation tool/script
      The submitted archive should contain an installation script, Makefile, or any other installation tool. The archive should also contain the external shared-libraries/dependencies which are required while running the software. However, if the dependency can be obtained (or downloaded) easily, the authors only need to specify the dependencies in their readme file.
    • Test-cases
      The archive must also contain few test cases for running/testing the software.
  3. The submitted software should be free from viruses, worms and any other form of malware. If any submission is found to be infected with such malware, it will be automatically disqualified without further consideration.

  4. All entries should be the original work of the authors. Pirated and/or plagiarized software will be disqualified without further consideration.

  • Deadline

    The registration and submission for SofTeX will commence from 1 Feb. 2005. The deadline for SofTeX software submissions has been extended till 22 Feb. 2005.


  • Evaluation process

    Entries may be submitted by either individuals or teams not exceeding four members. The SofTeX team will first evaluate the submissions based on several factors such as coding style, originality, utility, comprehensiveness of documentation and code quality; but not necessarily in this order or weightage. Eight entries will make it to the final round that will be held on campus during Showcase. The result of selection of the submissions, along with feedback/comments and possible areas of improvement, will be provided to the applicants. Selected submissions will be evaluated by a panel that consists of members of the faculty of the department of computer science, and senior students, during the showcase techfest.


  • Prizes

    First Prize:  Rs. 5000/-
    Second Prize: Rs. 3000/-
    Third Prize:  Rs. 1000/-
    Consolation Prize:  Showcase T-Shirt

    The judges' decision will be final and binding. The ranking will be on the basis of factors such as time and space complexity of the method used, solution methodology and coding style.


  • Frequently Asked Questions:

    1. Q: I have partially operational version of my prototype; can I submit this to SofTeX?
      A: No, we do not entertain partially functional prototypes. The submitted software must be fully functional. The evaluation will be done based on the submitted version of your project.
    2. Q: Will the organizers provide the fare for traveling to/from Bangalore?
      A: Yes, at most two members of each selected team will be provided second-class sleeper train/bus fare for traveling to/from Bangalore.
    3. Q: Where will I stay in Bangalore during the Showcase event?
      A: Accommodation for at most two members of each team will be provided free of cost during their stay for Showcase.
    4. Q: I have been selected for SofTeX; can I take part in other events as well?
      A: Yes, you are free to participate in any other event in Showcase. However your presence is mandatory at the time of evaluation by the panelists.
    5. Q: Whom should I contact when I reach Bangalore?
      A: Please inform your date and time of arrival through e-mail to contact+softex@showcase.csa.iisc.ernet.in. On arrival please contact the SofTeX organizers at the department of computer science.


  • Coordinators
    • Narasimha Datta N
    • Bharath Kumar M


    Contact email : contact+softex@showcase.csa.iisc.ernet.in

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