Opportunity brief
HackWave 3.0
Organised by Echelon Dev Society, Chameli Devi Group of Institutions (CDGI)
HackWave 3.0 is CDGI's annual 36-hour offline hackathon, bringing together student developers, innovators, and tech enthusiasts from across India to build innovative solutions, solve real-world problems, and compete for a total prize pool of ₹1,00,000.
Date: 10th – 12th October 2026
Venue: Chameli Devi Group of Institutions, Indore
Prize Pool: ₹1,00,000
Team Size: 3–5 Members
Mode: Offline
Shortlisted Teams: Top 50 Teams
Who Can Participate?
- Open to college students across India.
- Teams must consist of 3–5 members.
- Both inter-college and inter-specialization teams are allowed.
- All participants must carry a valid college ID.
- Participants below 18 years of age must provide parental consent.
- Participants must bring their own laptops, chargers, and other required equipment.
- Internet access and basic amenities will be provided at the venue.
Hackathon Format
HackWave 3.0 will be conducted in two rounds.
Round 1: Online PPT Submission
The first round is completely free.
Teams are required to submit a PPT showcasing either:
- An existing project, or
- A new project idea
The PPT should include:
- Team Introduction
- Project/Idea Overview
- Key Features
- Tech Stack
- Screenshots or Demo Link, if available
- GitHub Profile/Repository
- LinkedIn Profiles of Team Members
The submission will be screened based on the team's technical ability, creativity, and problem-solving approach.
After the screening process, the Top 50 teams will be shortlisted for the final round.
Round 2: 36-Hour Offline Hackathon
The shortlisted teams will participate in the final 36-hour offline hackathon at Chameli Devi Group of Institutions, Indore.
How it works:
- Problem Statements will be revealed at the beginning of the hackathon.
- Teams will be given the opportunity to select and prioritize their preferred Problem Statements.
- Based on the selection process, a Problem Statement will be assigned to each team.
- Teams will then have 36 hours to build their solution from scratch.
- The final hackathon will be conducted completely offline.
- Shortlisted teams are required to remain present at the venue for the entire duration of the hackathon.
Final Round Registration Fee
The Round 1 submission is completely free.
Only teams shortlisted for the final round will be required to pay:
₹500 per team
The payment will be used to confirm participation in the final offline round.
Payment instructions will be shared with the shortlisted teams after the Round 1 screening process.
Prize Pool
- 1st Prize — ₹50,000
- 2nd Prize — ₹25,000
- 3rd Prize — ₹15,000
- 4th Prize — ₹10,000
- Total Prize Pool — ₹1,00,000
Rules & Regulations
- All final submissions must be original work created during the final hackathon.
- The project submitted during Round 1 is only for screening purposes and cannot simply be reused as the final submission.
- Teams are allowed to use open-source libraries, tools, frameworks, and APIs.
- Plagiarism, unauthorized code copying, or submission of someone else's work will result in disqualification.
- Participants must follow all instructions provided by the organizers, mentors, and judges.
- Participants are expected to maintain professional conduct throughout the event.
- The decisions of the organizing team and judges will be final and binding.
Why Participate in HackWave 3.0?
- Compete for a ₹1,00,000 prize pool
- Build solutions during a 36-hour offline hackathon
- Work on challenging Problem Statements
- Collaborate with developers and innovators from across India
- Challenge your technical and problem-solving skills
- Connect with a growing community of student developers
- Get an opportunity to showcase your skills and ideas
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Thank you. Feel free to reach out if you have any doubts:)