Opportunity brief
HacKronyX 2.0 — National-Level Hackathon
HacKronyX 2.0 is a national-level hackathon organized by the Department of Computer Science & Engineering (Data Science) through its student forum, Nexus-DS. Building on the success of its previous edition, HacKronyX 2.0 aims to bring together students from across India to innovate, collaborate, and solve real-world challenges through technology.
This edition focuses on problem statements sourced from industries, government organizations, NGOs, and domain experts, giving participants the opportunity to develop practical, scalable, and impactful solutions while gaining hands-on experience in research, prototyping, and product development.
Hackathon Competition
Participants will work on predefined real-world problem statements and develop innovative solutions addressing practical industrial and societal challenges.
The hackathon follows a structured multi-phase format, giving teams time for research, ideation, presentation, prototype development, and final implementation before presenting their solutions to a panel of experienced judges and mentors.
Event Highlights
- Team Size: 3–5 members
- Event Type: National-Level Hackathon
- Final Round: 24-hour offline hackathon
- Prize Pool: Up to ₹1,00,000*
- Participation: Open to students across India
Event Structure
Phase 1: Problem Statement Release
Real-world problem statements provided by industries, government organizations, NGOs, and experts will be released before Round 1, allowing teams to research and understand their respective challenges.
Problem Statement Release: 01/09/26
Round 1: Online Presentation
All registered teams will submit a structured presentation explaining their understanding of the problem, proposed solution, implementation approach, and expected impact.
Teams will be evaluated based on feasibility, innovation, scalability, and relevance to the problem statement.
Submission Deadline: 11/09/26
Round 2: Prototype Development & Final Hackathon
Shortlisted teams will get dedicated time to refine their ideas and develop a working prototype. The competition will culminate in a 36-hour offline coding sprint, where teams will enhance their solutions and demonstrate a functional prototype.
Final Hackathon: 26/09/26
Venue: St. Vincent Pallotti College of Engineering and Technology (SVPCET), Nagpur
Collaboration Challenge — Vibe Coding Sprint
HacKronyX 2.0 introduces a special 60-minute Vibe Coding Sprint designed to test individual creativity, technical ability, adaptability, and problem-solving skills under pressure.
Each qualified team will nominate at least three members. Every participant will receive an individual task and will be required to analyze, design, develop, and submit a solution within the given time and constraints.
Top-performing participants will earn bonus points for their respective hackathon teams, which will contribute to the final leaderboard.
Judging Criteria
Teams will be evaluated on:
- UI/UX Design
- Innovation & Originality
- Performance & Efficiency
- Complexity & Scalability
- Social & Practical Impact
- Domain Relevance
Why Participate?
HacKronyX 2.0 offers participants:
- Exposure to real-world industry, government, and social challenges.
- Opportunities to build practical and scalable solutions.
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
- Networking with students, experts, mentors, and industry professionals.
- A platform to showcase technical and creative abilities at a national level.
- Recognition through prizes, certificates, internships, mentorship, and incubation opportunities.
- An opportunity to experience a competitive 24-hour offline hackathon and the unique Vibe Coding Sprint.
Prizes & Recognition
A prize pool of up to ₹1,00,000 will be awarded to the winning teams, subject to sponsorship support.
Top-performing teams may also receive internship opportunities, mentorship or incubation support, certificates of achievement, swag kits, and participation goodies.
About Us
Nexus-DS is the student forum of the Department of Computer Science & Engineering (Data Science). The forum aims to promote learning, innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence through technology-focused events and initiatives.
Through HacKronyX 2.0, the department aims to create a national platform where students can learn, build, compete, connect, and solve meaningful real-world problems.
Registration Deadline: 11/09/26
Round 1 PPT Submission Deadline: 11/09/26
Final Hackathon: 26/09/26
Venue: St. Vincent Pallotti College of Engineering and Technology (SVPCET), Nagpur