HACK ATTACK — 8-Hour Inter-College Hackathon

HACK ATTACK — 8-Hour Inter-College Hackathon

AMC Engineering College presents HACK ATTACK — an 8-Hour Inter-College Hackathon where students come together to build, collaborate, innovate, and create impactful technology solutions to real-world problems.

Participants will get the opportunity to work on problem statements revealed on the day of the hackathon and develop working prototypes within a limited time frame.

Event Details

• Date: 15 October 2026
• Reporting Time: 8:30 AM
• Duration: 8 Hours
• Venue: AMC Engineering College, Bengaluru
• Event Type: Inter-College Hackathon
• Participation: Open to students from all departments/specializations
• Prize Pool: ₹20,000

Tracks

Participants can build solutions under any one of the following three tracks:

1. AI & ML

Build intelligent solutions that address real-world problems using Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Computer Vision, NLP, or related technologies.

2. Web & App Development

Create useful and impactful web or mobile applications that solve practical problems and improve user experiences.

3. Sustainability & Social Impact

Develop technology-driven solutions that contribute towards sustainability, accessibility, community welfare, or meaningful social impact.

Team Formation & Eligibility

• The hackathon is open to college/university students.
• Students from any academic specialization or department can participate.
• Inter-college teams are allowed.
• Inter-specialization/inter-department teams are allowed.
• Teams can consist of 2–4 members.
• A participant can be part of only one team.
• Teams must register with accurate participant and college details.
• All team members must carry a valid college/student ID for verification.

Problem Statements & Format

• Problem statements will be revealed on the day of the hackathon.
• Teams will select a problem statement aligned with one of the available tracks.
• Participants will have 8 hours to ideate, develop, test, and present their solution.
• The primary objective is to produce a working prototype/MVP that demonstrates the proposed solution.
• Teams are expected to explain the problem, their approach, implementation, and impact during the final presentation/demo.
• The number and details of problem statements will be announced at the beginning of the hackathon.

Hackathon Schedule

8:30 AM — Reporting & Registration Verification

Hackathon Briefing — Problem Statements & Guidelines Revealed

Development Phase — 8 Hours

Final Submission & Demo — At the end of the hackathon

The exact submission and presentation instructions will be communicated to participants during the event.

Rules

• Each team must consist of 2–4 participants.
• Participants must register through the official registration process.
• Participants can be part of only one team.
• Teams may use technologies, frameworks, libraries, APIs, and development tools relevant to their solution, subject to the hackathon guidelines.
• The solution should primarily be developed during the hackathon. Pre-existing libraries, frameworks, boilerplate code, and development tools may be used, but submitting an already-built project as the final solution is not permitted.
• Plagiarism or direct copying of another team's solution will result in disqualification.
• Teams must submit their project within the specified deadline.
• Teams must be able to demonstrate their working solution to the judging panel.
• Teams are responsible for bringing their own laptops and required development equipment.
• Participants must follow the instructions provided by the organizers and mentors throughout the event.
• Any form of misconduct, cheating, harassment, or disruption of the event may result in disqualification.
• The organizers reserve the right to disqualify teams that violate the rules or provide misleading information during registration.
• The decision of the judging panel and organizing committee will be final and binding.

Judging Criteria

Projects may be evaluated based on:

• Innovation & Originality
• Problem Understanding
• Technical Implementation
• Functionality & Working Prototype
• Real-World Impact
• Feasibility & Scalability
• Presentation & Demonstration

What Participants Get

• Opportunity to compete in an inter-college hackathon
• ₹20,000 prize pool
• Mentorship and guidance from industry experts
• Networking with fellow developers and innovators
• Opportunity to showcase technical and problem-solving skills
• Certificates for participants
• Prizes and goodies for winning teams

Title Sponsor

Connect2future — Unlock the Power of Connectivity

The event is supported by Connect2future, helping bring together students, technology, innovation, and real-world problem solving.

Important Note

- Participants are requested to report by 8:30 AM on 15 October 2026 at AMC Engineering College, Bengaluru. Further instructions regarding problem statements, submissions, judging, and presentations will be provided at the venue.

️Registration & Slots

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf92WHyYsMyQbhx5F4RBeknR_F1EFHMsqR5AGvq2XI0JKd1tA/viewform?usp=publish-editor

• Limited team slots available due to venue and event capacity.
• Early-bird registrations are FREE for the first few teams.
• Once the free early-bird slots are filled, registration may be subject to the applicable registration fee.
• Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Participants are encouraged to register early to secure their spot.