Opportunity brief
Hackathon
About the Competition
The Hackathon is a team-based technical competition where participants identify problems, develop innovative technology-driven solutions, and present their projects before a judging panel. The competition focuses on problem-solving, innovation, technical implementation, and practical feasibility.
Eligibility
- Open to students currently pursuing any degree program. - Participants may belong to any college or university. - Participation is in teams of 2–4 members. - All members of the team must satisfy the eligibility requirements. - There is no registration fee.
Team Size
Minimum: 2 members Maximum: 4 members
Important Dates
Stage
Date
Registration Closes
12 October
Round 1 – Problem Statement
15 October – 22 October
Final Round – Offline Presentation
29 October and 30 October
The detailed schedule and instructions for each stage will be communicated to registered teams through the official communication channels.
Format
The Hackathon will be conducted in two main stages:
Round 1 – Problem-Solving / Development Phase
- The problem statement will be released on 15 October. - Teams will work on the given problem statement from 15 October to 22 October. - Teams are expected to develop a functional solution/prototype during this period. - Teams must submit their project within the specified deadline. - Projects will be evaluated based on the criteria announced by the organizing committee. - Selected teams will advance to the Final Round.
Final Round – Offline Presentation
- Shortlisted teams will participate in the offline final round. - Each team will present and demonstrate its project before the judging panel. - Teams must demonstrate the working aspects of their solution. - The final evaluation will be based on the project's technical implementation, innovation, feasibility, and presentation. - The final venue and reporting time will be communicated to shortlisted teams.
Process
- Register as a team of 2–4 eligible members. - Complete registration before 12 October. - Receive the problem statement on 15 October. - Analyze the problem and develop a suitable technical solution. - Work on the project during the Round 1 period ending 22 October. - Submit the required project files/documentation within the specified deadline. - The organizing committee will evaluate the submissions. - Shortlisted teams will be invited to the offline Final Round. - Present and demonstrate the project before the judging panel. - The final results will be declared based on the judges' evaluation.
Rules & Regulations
- Each team must consist of 2–4 members. - All team members must satisfy the stated eligibility requirements. - The project must be developed specifically for the Hackathon and must comply with the problem statement. - Participants must not submit a completely pre-built project developed before the competition period. - The use of open-source libraries, frameworks, APIs, and publicly available resources is permitted, provided their use complies with the applicable licenses. - Any third-party resources used in the project should be properly acknowledged where required. - Participants may use the internet for research, documentation, learning, and accessing permitted development resources. - Participants must not outsource the development of their solution to another person or entity. - Teams must be able to explain and demonstrate the work submitted by them. - Plagiarism, impersonation, fabricated work, or submission of another person's project is strictly prohibited. - Any AI-assisted tools or services, if used, must comply with the event's instructions and must not be used to misrepresent work completed by the team. - Projects must not contain offensive, discriminatory, illegal, or deliberately harmful content. - Teams must submit their project and required documentation within the specified deadline. - Failure to submit within the specified deadline may result in disqualification. - Participants must follow all instructions issued by the organizing committee during every stage of the competition. - The organizing committee reserves the right to verify the authenticity and originality of submitted projects.
Project Submission
Each team may be required to submit:
- Working project/prototype - Source code or repository link - Project description - Problem statement and proposed solution - Technical documentation - Presentation/demo materials, as specified by the organizers
The exact submission format and deadline will be communicated to registered teams.
Final Presentation
- The final round will be conducted offline. - Each shortlisted team will present and demonstrate its project before the judging panel. - Each team will receive a specified presentation/demo time. - The presentation may be followed by a Q&A session with the judges. - All team members should be prepared to explain their contribution and the technical aspects of the project. - Teams must bring any equipment required for their demonstration unless otherwise specified by the organizers.
Judging Criteria
Projects will be evaluated on:
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Innovation & Originality
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Technical Complexity & Implementation
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Problem-Solving Approach
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Practical Feasibility
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Functionality & Quality of Execution
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Presentation & Demonstration
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Overall Impact
The detailed weightage of each criterion may be announced by the organizing committee before the final evaluation.
Grounds for Disqualification
A team may be disqualified for:
- Plagiarism or submission of another person's work. - Submission of a pre-built project that violates the competition rules. - Outsourcing the project or significant portions of the solution. - Providing false information during registration. - Failure to submit the project within the specified deadline. - Violation of the problem statement or competition guidelines. - Use of unauthorized resources or assistance. - Tampering with submissions or evaluation systems. - Serious misconduct or disruptive behavior. - Any activity that compromises the fairness or integrity of the competition.
Conduct
- All participants are expected to behave professionally and respectfully towards organizers, judges, volunteers, and fellow participants. - Teams must follow the instructions given by the organizing committee. - Participants must not attempt to influence judges or interfere with another team's work. - Any abusive, threatening, discriminatory, or disruptive behavior may result in disqualification. - Participants are responsible for the security and backup of their own project files and data.
Results & Judging
- The judging panel will evaluate projects according to the announced criteria. - In case of a tie, the organizing committee may use a predetermined tie-breaker or request an additional evaluation by the judges. - The judges' decision regarding the evaluation and scoring of projects will be final and binding, subject to correction of any administrative or calculation error.
Registration
Registration Fee: Free
Participation: Students currently pursuing any degree
Team Size: 2–4 Members
Registration Deadline: 12 October
Round 1: 15 October – 22 October
Final Round: Offline – Date to be announced