Scientific Projects
Exhibition
Pharmacology can be complex and still be fun. This exhibition exists to pull every tired med student out of the study-only zone and into a space of creativity, wit, and memorable learning.
OFFICIAL AWARD STRUCTURE 2026
Scientific Projects Prizes
Best Exhibit
PKR 20,000
Runner Up Best Exhibit
PKR 15,000
3rd Position
PKR 10,000
This segment also contributes to the Best Institute Trophy standings.
I. Core Spirit
Escaping The Study-Only Zone
This exhibition is a creative pharmacology playground, not a fear-inducing contest.
Pharmacology is full of pathways, receptors, side effects, and absurdly fascinating details. Here, those are not treated as flashcards to survive, but as characters in a bizarre molecular drama you can paint, perform, meme, sculpt, animate, and explain.
This is not rigid, old-school, rule-heavy, or stress-first. It is designed to be the freest creative space possible, bound only by safety, respect, and core scientific integrity.
Enjoy yourself
Create wildly
Think freely
II. Rules
Boundaries, Not Shackles
Rules are minimalist guardrails, not instruments of control.
Rules Exist To
• Keep people physically and emotionally safe.
• Keep the core science correct and recognizable.
• Prevent offensive content and personal attacks.
• Maintain the integrity of the exhibition.
Rules Do NOT Exist To
• Kill creativity or stifle original ideas.
• Police humor or eliminate playful transgression.
• Turn the event into a silent exam hall.
• Make you afraid to try something bold and unusual.
NOTE ON DISQUALIFICATION
If you keep worrying, “Will this get disqualified?”, you are probably overthinking the philosophy. We are looking for reasons to celebrate your work, not reject it.
III. Creativity Trumps Compliance
We Reward The Unconventional
The strongest work is the one that makes people pause, smile, and remember.
This Exhibition Rewards
• Playfulness over Perfection
• Cleverness over Complexity
• Energy and Personality over Technical Polish
You Are Encouraged To
• Experiment with a medium you have never used before.
• Be ridiculous, intelligently.
• Use memes, satire, exaggeration, and smart chaos.
• Build something you would proudly show non-medical friends.
Absolute Freedom If
• Core pharmacology concept makes fundamental sense.
• Underlying idea is clearly conveyed.
• Humor/content is not offensive and not physically unsafe.
IV. The Guiding Question
The One Question That Matters
Do not ask if it is too much. Ask if it is meaningful.
“Would this make a tired med student smile for one minute?”
If yes, you are exactly where Pharma Arts Extravaganza wants you to be.
VI. Project Team Submission Guidelines
Project Structure and Submission Boundaries
Clear limitations, clear process, maximum creative room.
Team Composition
• Each project team must consist of a minimum of 6 students.
• Eligible participants: First Year to Final Year students across all degree programs.
• Projects and teams can be registered from the Event Portal.
• The team can only consist of participants already registered and approved for Pharmacology Arts Extravaganza.
• Faculty/research/demonstrator/non-student staff cannot be part of official project team or submission content.
• Any violation of rules may result in unannounced disqualification.
• The final decision rests with the Chief Organiser of Pharmacology Arts Extravaganza 2026.
Exhibition & Resources
• Each team will be allotted one table of 2 x 4 ft.
• All projects must be freestanding and self-supported.
• Wall mounting is strictly prohibited. Nothing may be pinned, taped, or hung on walls. Spray paints are prohibited.
• No electrical connections will be provided. If your project requires power, teams must arrange their own battery-operated setup and appliances.
• Exhibits must be stable, safe, and viewable by judges and attendees.
Topic & Submission
• The project must center around a clear pharmacology concept, such as drug, drug class, receptor, mechanism of action, side effects, case scenario, or social/public health angle.
• Submission must be original work specifically created for Pharmacology Arts Extravaganza 2026.
• Submission must include a physical exhibit and a digital synopsis.
FURTHER DETAILS
• Further queries and questions can be resolved by contacting our support team at pharmaextravaganza.com/contact.
VII. Judging Criteria
What We Celebrate
Wit, clarity, originality, and real effort over rigid perfection.
Pharmacological Clarity
30%Core concept is accurate, understandable, and clearly represented.
Creativity and Originality
30%Idea is novel, surprising, and escapes textbook mode.
Engagement and Wit
20%Makes audience pause, smile, laugh, or think.
Presentation and Effort
20%Organized and effortful execution; technical polish is secondary.
SUBMISSIONS
Registrations Are Closed
Public registration for this segment is no longer accepting new entries.
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