Code-e-Manipal 2.0

Welcome to the Code-e-Manipal 2.0 - by LearnIT at Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ)!

About the Opportunity:

LearnIT, the official IT club of Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ), proudly presents Code-ए-Manipal 2.0, the second edition of one of MUJ's flagship hackathons, an exciting offline coding challenge designed to ignite the passion for problem-solving and innovation among its students.

Building on the success of its first edition, Code-ए-Manipal 2.0 brings together innovators, developers, and problem-solvers to ideate, build, and transform bold ideas into impactful solutions. This event is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your technical prowess and collaborative spirit in a competitive yet supportive environment.

Eligibility:

• Open to all university/college students, with engineering, science and management backgrounds, nationally and internationally.
• Each team must have 1 – 6 members.
• Interdisciplinary and inter-college collaboration is encouraged.

Registration:

• Registration is mandatory for all teams. Only the team leader needs to register on behalf of the entire team.
• Platform: Unstop
• Registration Window: September 27th, 2026 (00:00 IST) – October 10th, 2026 (23:59 IST)

Participation Fees:

• INR 59 per person (MUJ students)
• INR 89 per person (Non- MUJ students)
• Mixed Teams: Participants are allowed to make inter college team but all the team member need to be present on the day of offline round if qualified.
• Fees are non-refundable.
• The registration fee for round 2 is INR 219 (MUJ students) and INR 250 (Non- MUJ studnets) to be paid only if qualified for round 2 that is the offline round. Only teams with successful registration and fee payment will be eligible for the Round 1 shortlisting process.

Themes / Tracks:

Projects must fall under one of the following tracks:

• AI/ML
• HealthTech
• FinTech/ EdTech
• Cybersecurity
• Generative AI & LLMs
• Multi-Agent Systems
• Gaming & Immersive Tech
• Smart City and Infrastructure
• Open Innovation

Round 1 – Elimination Round:

• Attempt the 10-question online assessment.
• Complete the assessment within the 10-minute time limit.
• Questions cover Programming Fundamentals, Logical Reasoning, CS Fundamentals, and Problem Solving.
• No negative marking.
• Participants meeting the required qualification score will be shortlisted for Round 2 – the Offline Hackathon at Manipal University Jaipur.

Shortlisted teams will be notified by October 11, 2026 and invited to the offline round at Manipal University Jaipur.

Offline Event Support:

Manipal University Jaipur will provide:

• Electricity and Wi-Fi
• Classrooms and desks
• Food and refreshments (Lunch and dinner for all the participants on Day 1 and Breakfast the following day for the Finalists)
• Basic sleeping arrangements (mattresses)
• Teams may submit requests to room admins for any additional resources needed.

Offline Event Dates (Final Round):

• Venue: Manipal University Jaipur
• Dates: October 15– 16, 2026
• All team members must be physically present for presentation and Q&A.
• Evaluation will include live demo, pitch, and in-depth questioning by judges.

Results and Prize Distribution:

• Winners will be announced during the closing ceremony of the event.
• Goodies and non-monetary prizes will be distributed during the ceremony itself.
• Any monetary prizes, if applicable, will be processed after the event via official channels and will not be disbursed on the same day.
• Top-performing projects may also receive incubation support and networking opportunities.

Certification:

• All participants will receive Certificates of Participation endorsed by Manipal University Jaipur.
• Finalists will receive Special Recognition Certificates.

Disqualification Rules:

• Any form of plagiarism, unethical conduct, or rule violation will result in immediate disqualification.
• Projects must be built by the team members only.
• Use of GenAI tools must be transparent and limited to ideation or support.
• Room admins and core team members will actively monitor fairness.

Campus Conduct and Professionalism:

• Participants must always maintain professional behaviour.
• Accessing restricted areas or labs without permission is strictly prohibited.
• This is an inter-collegiate event promoting collaboration, innovation, and mutual respect — treat everyone with courtesy.