The 6th Edition of Techwiz is a holistic tech-led competition that aims to gauge the knowledge, proficiency and application of participant’s skills in a time-bound manner. This year, Aptech is introducing a new category that raises the bar even higher. Teams of 4 to 6 students will work on projects in areas like apps and websites, based on themes assigned by Aptech HO. The contest categories for the 6th edition are:

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With digital medium taking the world by storm, Website Design and Development are one of the most in-demand skills for I.T. students. Since users spend a vast segment of their time and attention on the Internet, they expect flawless and user-friendly online experiences. Visual appeal, smooth navigation, and functionality are expected by default for any Website. 

In this category, students will design and develop a website using software like:

IDE: Visual Studio Code, Coffee Cup, Notepad++, OR any other HTML5 editor
Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap/Angular/ReactJS, XML, and Figma UI Toolkit
Data Source: JSON files or TXT files
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The surge in full-stack applications has transformed the digital landscape, making Full-Stack Development a highly competitive field. A full-stack application comprises both front-end and back-end components, providing a seamless user experience. 

Students can use following technologies for their projects:

IDE: Appropriate IDE as per the platform
Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, ReactJS/AngularJS/Angular, JavaScript, jQuery, and XML
Backend: Java SDK with Apache NetBeans OR Eclipse, Jakarta EE OR C# with ASP.NET MVC and ASP.NET MVC Core (optional), Visual Studio IDE OR PHP with Laravel Framework OR Python with Flask OR Django OR MongoDB, Express.js, Angular/React, Node.js
Database: MySQL / SQL Server
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Mobile apps dominate the digital landscape, transforming the way we live, work, and connect. With the rise of cross-platform development, it’s now possible to build apps that seamlessly run on multiple platforms, including iOS and Android, from a single codebase. 

Students can use following technologies for their projects:

IDE: Android Studio IDE with Android 9 OR higher with Java or Flutter 1.2 with Dart 2.6 or higher
Database: SQLite or Firebase
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Internet of Things (IoT) technologies are taking over everyday domains like transportation, homes, appliances, health and lifestyle, and more. There are numerous IoT apps that are helping us lead a comfortable and connected life. An IoT app is a software application developed specifically for use on IoT devices such as Raspberry Pi/NodeMCU.

Students can use following technologies and libraries for their project:

IoT Software : Pycharm, Python, Raspbian OS, and IoT related libraries as required
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Big Data is ubiquitous today, with most companies generating petabytes of data each day. Big Data is processed using data science to extract valuable insights, which can help make data-driven decisions. It can help to create data-driven applications in various domains such as finance, healthcare, marketing, and more.

Students can use following technologies for their projects:

Data Store: CSV/JSON/TXT/MongoDB
IDE/Platform: Pycharm, Jupyter Notebook, Anaconda, or Google Colab
Programming: Python, Flask/Django, Streamlit, and libraries (as required)
Frontend: HTML5 or any other scripting languages
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The goal of AI and ML is to leverage data and advanced algorithms to create systems that can perform tasks with human-like intelligence or augment human capabilities in various domains. Intelligent solutions, powered by AI and ML, leverage advanced algorithms and techniques to analyze large amounts of data, detect patterns, make predictions, and automate decision-making processes.

Students can use following technologies for their projects:

Data Store: HDFS, Apache HBase, MongoDB, or CSV
Backend: Apache Spark or Apache Hive
IDE/Platform: Pycharm, Jupyter Notebook, Anaconda, or Google Colab
Programming: Python, Flask/Django, Streamlit, and AI & ML libraries (as required)
Frontend: HTML5 or any other scripting languages
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The gaming industry is a massive economic force. It generates billions of dollars in revenue annually, often surpassing other entertainment sectors like movies and music.  Game development drives advancements in technology. Many innovations in graphics, artificial intelligence, and interactive design often originate from or are heavily influenced by the gaming industry.

Students can use following technologies for their projects:

Game Engine: Unity with advanced graphics and physics simulations
Unity Hub: https://unity3d.com/get-unity/download
IDE: Visual Studio
Graphics and Animation: Blender (latest version) and Adobe Photoshop (latest version) or any other graphics framework
Audio: Audacity (latest version) and FMOD Studio (latest version)
Data Store: JSON/Photon Cloud/Other
Version Control: Git (latest version), GitHub, or GitLab
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Generative AI is transforming how content is produced, from generating text and articles to creating art and music. Tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, and others are widely used for drafting documents, writing stories, creating visual designs, and even composing music.

Students can use following technologies for their projects:

Programming: Python, Flask/Django, Streamlit, and libraries (as required)
Data Store: CSV/JSON/TXT/MongoDB
IDE/Platform: Pycharm, Jupyter Notebook, Anaconda, or Google Colab
Programming: Python, Flask/Django, Streamlit, and libraries (as required)
Frontend: HTML5 or any other scripting languages
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With the increasing reliance on digital systems and online services, Ethical Hacking has emerged as one of the most in-demand and vital skills for students across the globe. As cyber threats continue to evolve, organizations across all sectors are actively seeking professionals who can identify, test, and secure vulnerabilities in networks, applications, and systems.

Students can use following technologies for their projects:

Nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nessus, Kali Linux, Ubuntu/Windows, and OWASP ZAP and other ethical hacking tools, Virtual OS/VM