All That You Need to Know About Watt The Line - techFEST'26 For Non-SLIET Participants Only techFEST'26 is North India's premier technical festival, organised by Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology (SLIET), Longowal, Punjab. This is a paid opportunity with the early-bird packages mentioned below.
Register Now: www.techfest26.com We cordially invite you to Watt The Line, organised as part of techFEST'26 - Annual Technical Festival of SLIET. Showcase your talent, compete with the sharpest minds and earn your moment of glory.
About the Event: Decode complex circuit diagrams and identify faults in electrifying challenges. Watt The Line tests your ability to read, trace and troubleshoot real-world electrical systems. Stay sharp - every line counts when voltage is on the line!
Number of Rounds: 2
Round 1: Screening - Quiz Participants will take a theoretical quiz focusing on basic electronic components, circuit diagrams, soldering best practices, and lab safety. This round acts as an elimination phase to ensure participants have the foundational knowledge required for safe and effective practical work.
Round 2: Speedrun Top performers from Round 1 will advance to this practical challenge. Participants will be tasked to solder 10-15 joints on a basic test board. Everyone starts simultaneously with identical, untouched component kits. Top performers will be determined by calculating a combined score of completion time and joint quality.
Scoring and Judging Criteria: Judging will be based on a balance of speed and craftsmanship: Time
Management (Speed): How quickly the participant completes all required solder joints and signals they are finished.
Joint Quality (Accuracy): Inspection of solder joints for proper wetting, ideal "volcano" shape, and absence of cold joints or dry solder.
Circuit Integrity: Ensuring there are no solder bridges (shorts) between adjacent pads or components.
Component Health: Verifying that components and the PCB pads have not been damaged, burned, or lifted due to excessive heat application.
Cleanliness & Safety: Neatness of the final board, proper trimming of component leads, and adherence to safe handling procedures during the event.
Website: www.techfest26.com
Email: techfest@sliet.ac.in Rules and Regulations -
General Rules: All participants must carry a valid college ID card and their techFEST'26 registration receipt. Reporting time will be communicated to registered teams; late reporting may lead to walkover. The decision of the judges and organisers will be final and binding in all matters. Any form of misconduct, plagiarism or use of unfair means leads to immediate disqualification. Participants are responsible for their own equipment and personal belongings. Organisers reserve the right to modify any rule at any time; updates are announced at the venue.
Venue
SLIET LONGOWAL
Laungowal, India
Team Size: 1-2 members. Safety gear is mandatory during live rounds; organisers may stop unsafe work.
Eligibility: Open to students of all institutes and all degree programmes (unless specified otherwise in the event rules above). Participants must be registered for techFEST'26 through the official portal. Cross-college teams are welcome.
Prizes: Prizes worth Rs 45,000+ for this event. 1st
Place: Winner trophy/certificate and cash prize 2nd
Place: Runner-up certificate and cash prize 3rd
Place: Certificate and cash prize Certificates of participation for all registered participants. About the Festival - techFEST'26 at
SLIET: techFEST'26 is the annual technical festival of Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology (SLIET), Longowal, Punjab - a deemed-to-be university under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Established in 1989, accredited with Grade A by NAAC, SLIET spreads across a lush 451-acre campus with 11 departments and more than 5,000 students. With a legacy of over 28 years, techFEST'26 - themed 'Technology and Sciences for Sustainable Earth' - features 50+ events across 11 clubs and a total prize pool of Rs 5,00,000+, along with workshops, exhibitions, guest lectures and a grand cultural evening.
Festival Highlights at techFEST'26: 50+ technical, non-technical and cultural events across 11 clubs Total prize pool worth Rs 5,00,000+ Grand cultural evening and pro-shows Hands-on workshops, exhibitions and expert guest lectures Early-bird registration packages for participants from all institutes Registration for the techFEST’26 package is compulsory for accommodation and other perks, while participation in individual events is free*. www.techfest26.com All participants must carry their registration receipts and a valid college ID card at all times while on campus.
Code of Conduct: Maintain discipline and decorum across the campus and all event venues. Indiscipline or misbehaviour with volunteers, organisers or fellow participants leads to disqualification. Consumption of alcohol, tobacco or any intoxicants is strictly prohibited on campus. Participants must not damage institute prope