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For the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) idea submission round, adding a demo or pitch video alongside your PDF presentation is generally optional or submitted via an unlisted link on the portal, but it acts as a great psychological and clarity advantage for the evaluators. [1, 2]
Key Guidelines for the SIH Demo/Pitch Video
- Duration: Keep the video concise, ideally 2 to 3 minutes long (and strictly under 3–4 minutes). Evaluators look at many submissions and might skip overly long videos.
- Content Structure:
- Problem Statement & Impact (first 20-30 seconds): Briefly state the problem ID, title, and why it matters using quick stats.
- The Solution (30 seconds): Explain your unique approach and core offering.
- Prototype/Working Demo (60–90 seconds): Showcase your working software/hardware model, workflow, or UI mockups in real time.
- Voiceover & Authenticity: Use your team's real voice for the explanation; avoid using generic AI-generated robot voices. [1, 3]
- Privacy & Uploading:
- Upload the video to a platform like YouTube as Unlisted or use a secure Google Drive link with permission enabled for anyone with the link.
- Do not make it fully public if you want to protect your novel idea from rival competitors. Paste this link into the designated text box on the Smart India Hackathon Portal when submitting your PDF presentation. [1]
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