Criteria	Weight	Description
Databricks Usage	30%	Depth and correctness of platform usage. Is Delta Lake/Spark actually doing work, or just present? Bonus for creative use of multiple components.
Accuracy & Effectiveness	25%	Does the AI actually work? Are the techniques sound and the results verifiable?
Innovation	25%	Is the problem well-chosen? Is the solution novel? Does it address a real Indian context in a non-obvious way?
Presentation & Demo	20%	Can you explain what you built, why you built it, and how it works, clearly and confidently in under 5 minutes?