Zenith'26

Overview

Welcome to ZENITH'26, a national-level technical event featuring AWS Student Community Day followed by a 2-Day Hackathon, organized by SCOPE Club, MLRIT, Hyderabad.

Day 1 – AWS Student Community Day

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Experience a series of high-impact technical workshops and insightful speaker sessions conducted by the AWS Student Builder Group under SCOPE Club, MLRIT. -

Gain hands-on exposure to emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Cloud Computing, and other industry-relevant tools. -

Learn from industry experts, explore real-world applications, and develop practical skills to accelerate your technical journey.

Day 2 – Hackathon Kickoff

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The exciting 2-Day Hackathon by SCOPE Club MLRIT begins with team collaboration, ideation, and prototype development. -

Participants will work on innovative solutions addressing real-world challenges across three domains: AI for Healthcare, AI for Education, and AI for Security. -

Teams will transform their ideas into functional prototypes using technologies such as AI, ML, Generative AI, and Cloud Computing. -

Experience an intense development environment filled with creativity, collaboration, and innovation.

Day 3 – Hackathon Finale

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Teams will refine their prototypes, complete development, and prepare their final presentations. -

Participants will showcase their solutions before an expert jury panel. -

Projects will be evaluated based on innovation, technical implementation, feasibility, and real-world impact. -

The event concludes with the announcement of winners, prize distribution, and a grand closing ceremony celebrating innovation and teamwork.

Hackathon Domains

Teams can choose their problem statements from the following domains:

AI for Healthcare

Leveraging AI to improve healthcare accessibility, diagnosis, patient care, medical assistance, and healthcare innovation.

AI for Education

Building intelligent solutions to transform learning experiences, accessibility, personalized education, and educational outcomes.

AI for Security

Developing AI-powered solutions for cybersecurity, surveillance, threat detection, monitoring, and public safety.

Event Dates

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17 December 2026: AWS Student Community Day. -

18 December 2026: Hackathon Kickoff. -

19 December 2026: Hackathon Finale.

Event Structure

Round 1 – Online Ideation Round (Via Unstop)

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Teams must select a problem statement from the provided domains. -

Prepare a solution abstract explaining the proposed idea, its innovation, feasibility, technical approach, and real-world impact. -

Create a short presentation using the official PPT template provided by the organizers. -

Submissions will be evaluated based on innovation, feasibility, technical approach, and potential real-world impact.

Added Advantage – AWS Integration:

Teams incorporating AWS services, AWS tools, or AWS-based architecture into their proposed solutions will have an added advantage during evaluation.

Participants are encouraged to explore how AWS technologies can enhance the scalability, efficiency, reliability, and practical implementation of their ideas. However, using AWS services is not mandatory.

PPT Submission Guidelines:

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Submit your PPT in the format: teamname_collegename -

Example: scope_mlrit -

Use the official PPT template provided by the organizers.

Shortlisting: Submissions will be evaluated on a rolling basis across all three domains. Teams that meet the evaluation criteria may be shortlisted anytime after submitting their entries, without waiting until the submission deadline. Shortlisted teams will qualify for Round 2, the on-site hackathon.

- Deadline: 28th Nov'26

Round 2 – On-Site Hackathon Finale (MLRIT, Hyderabad)

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Shortlisted teams from Round 1 will qualify for the on-site 2-day hackathon. -

Participants will work on their selected problem statements to develop functional prototypes. -

Detailed versions of the selected problem statements will be shared before the hackathon begins. -

Teams will refine their solutions, implement their ideas, and prepare their final presentations. -

Projects will be evaluated by an expert jury panel based on creativity, technical execution, collaboration, innovation, and real-world applicability.

Dates: 18–19 December 2026.

Participation Fee: INR 499 per participant

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The participation fee is applicable only to teams shortlisted in Round 1 and qualifying for Round 2. -

The fee must be paid after the Round 1 shortlisting announcement to confirm participation in the on-site hackathon. -

The fee includes food and refreshments throughout the event. -

Accommodation for participants travelling from outside Hyderabad is included in the participation fee itself.

How to Register (Via Unstop)

Step 1: Getting Started

- Click on the "Register" button located on this page.

Step 2: Sign In

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Choose your sign-in option:

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Google

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LinkedIn

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Email

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Enter your details:

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Phone Number

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Email

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Wait for the OTP on your phone and enter it.

Step 3: Your Basic Info

- Fill in the following details:

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Your name -

School or workplace -

Course details -

Graduation date -

Country of residence

Step 4: Team Time

If you're the Team Leader:

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Create your team:

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Choose a team name. -

Add teammate's emails. -

Remind them to check their email for the "View Opportunity" link. -

Watch for teammate's names to turn GREEN once they join!

If you're joining someone's team:

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Find the team's name. -

Click "Send Request". -

Wait for the team leader to add you.

Step 5: PPT Submission

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Download the PPT template. -

Create your PPT with the team. -

Submit your PPT in the PPT Submission box. -

The PPT must be submitted in the following format: teamname_collegename -

For example: scope_mlrit

Step 6: Final Check

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Find the "View Details" button.

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If it's GREEN = You're all set! -

If it's RED = Someone still needs to confirm.

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Make sure everyone confirms their participation – green names mean your team is ready!

Platform of Event: Offline – On-Campus

Venue: MLR Institute of Technology (MLRIT), Hyderabad, Telangana.

Get ready to learn, innovate, collaborate, and build solutions that make a difference.

Be part of ZENITH'26 – Where Innovation Meets Impact!