Rubric Structure
iFYPX 2026 EXHIBITION & COMPETITION
The evaluation structure for CSIT-UPM iFYP 2026 is designed to ensure a fair, transparent, and comprehensive assessment of Final Year Projects (FYP). The rubrics are structured into three main categories.
Category 1: Semi-Final Evaluation (Project Assessment)
The semi-final stage focuses on assessing the overall quality, originality, and feasibility of the projects. This stage serves as a screening process to identify high-quality projects that qualify for the final round.
| Criterion |
Marks |
| Project Overview and Objectives |
5 |
| Problem Statement and Significance |
5 |
| System / Methodology Explanation |
5 |
| Technical Depth and Innovation |
5 |
| Demonstration of System / Results |
5 |
| Presentation Quality and Time Management |
5 |
| Total |
30 |
Total score = (Score / 30) × 100
Based on the total rubric score, projects will be awarded:
- 🥇 Gold Award
- 🥈 Silver Award
- 🥉 Bronze Award
The gold awards from this stage will proceed to the final round.
Category 2: Final Evaluation (Project Pitching)
The pitching competition evaluates students’ ability to communicate, justify, and promote their project effectively within a limited time frame. This category emphasizes presentation skills and project value articulation, particularly for industry and innovation relevance.
| Criterion |
Marks |
| Clarity of Problem and Objectives |
5 |
| Results / Findings / Impact |
5 |
| Methodology / Approach |
5 |
| Slide Design and Visuals |
5 |
| Oral Delivery and Engagement |
5 |
| Response to Questions |
5 |
| Total |
30 |
Total score = (Score / 30) × 100
Pitching Awards:
Category 3: Final – Poster Presentation Rubric
The poster presentation category assesses the project’s visual communication quality and the student’s ability to present complex technical information in a concise and engaging manner.
| Criterion |
Marks |
| Poster layout and visual clarity |
5 |
| Organization of content |
5 |
| Technical accuracy |
5 |
| Creativity and design aesthetics |
5 |
| Verbal explanation and interaction with judges |
5 |
| Oral Explanation and Q&A |
5 |
| Total |
30 |
Total score = (Score / 30) × 100
Poster Presentation Awards: