Opportunity brief
Event Description:
Welcome to the Software Track of NITS Hacks 9.0, the flagship hackathon hosted by NIT Silchar!
Get ready for an exciting journey where code meets creativity and innovation meets real-world challenges. With three problem statements to choose from, put your technical skills and problem-solving abilities to the test as you turn ideas into functional software solutions.
Whether you're passionate about coding, eager to collaborate or driven to build something impactful, this is your opportunity to innovate, experiment and showcase what you can create!
Event Details:
- Dates: November 9–12, 2026
- Mode: Hybrid. External participants join online, and NIT Silchar students can attend offline.
- Participation Fee: Free
- Team Size: 2–5 members
- Technology: Open choice – participants can use their preferred tech stacks.
- Prizes: Cash prizes, goodies, certificates and national recognition
Rules and Guidelines:
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Opening Ceremony: Participants attending the event on campus are expected to attend the opening ceremony. -
Team Formation: Each team must consist of a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 5 members. All team members must belong to the same institute. -
Project Repository: Teams must create their GitHub repository on the day of commencement and maintain their project code and progress. -
Problem Statement Release: Three problem statements will be officially released during the opening ceremony. Teams must select one of the three problem statements and develop their solutions accordingly. The hackathon will commence immediately after the announcement. -
Originality and Plagiarism: All submissions must be original. Strict plagiarism checks will be conducted, and teams found submitting copied work will be disqualified. -
Results Announcement: The results will be declared during the closing ceremony.
How it works:
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Register: Register your team on Unstop and join the official communication channels. -
Choose your problem: Three problem statements will be released on November 9 and you choose one. -
Build: Develop your solution using your preferred tech stack. -
Midterm Submission: Upload your PPT, demonstration video (under 2 minutes) and working prototype by November 10, 12:00 PM. -
Final Submission: Refine your solution and submit updated project materials by November 10, 8:00 PM. -
Evaluation: Projects will be evaluated by experienced technical judges, and winners are announced at the closing ceremony.
What to Submit:
Midterm Submission (All Participating Teams):
- PPT: Outlining the selected problem statement, proposed solution and key features.
- Demo Video: Under 2 minutes, showcasing the solution.
- Working Prototype: A link to your functional project, including its source code and a live demo (if deployed).
Final Submission (Shortlisted Teams Only): Shortlisted teams may submit updated PPTs, demo videos and/or working prototypes, if changes or improvements have been made. If there are no updates, the midterm submissions will be considered for final evaluation.
Why Participate?
- Build Something Impactful: Turn ideas into real-world solutions.
- Showcase Your Skills: Put your coding and creativity to the test.
- Get Recognised: Gain insights from experienced industry professionals.
- Connect & Collaborate: Network with fellow innovators.
- Compete & Win: Earn exciting prizes, certificates and recognition!