Dates

• Registration & Reporting: 31-01-2026 (before 10:00 AM)

• On-Spot Challenge Release: 31-01-2026 (before 10:00 AM)

• Hackathon Start Time: 31-01-2026, 10:00 AM

• Hackathon Duration: 36 hours (non-stop)

• Final Submission, Demo & Results: 01-02-2026 (from 4:00 PM onwards)

Eligibility

• Open to undergraduate students from recognized institutions

• Team size: 4 to 6 members

• Minimum one female participant per team is mandatory

• Inter-college teams are allowed

• Teams may include students from any department

Prizes

• Total Prize Pool: ₹1,00,000

• Prizes will be awarded to top-performing teams based on judging criteria

• Participation certificates will be provided to all eligible participants

• Additional recognition may be given for special categories or innovation

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

Projects will be evaluated by a panel of judges based on the following criteria:

• Innovation and originality of the idea

• Problem relevance and real-world impact

• Technical implementation and feasibility

• Quality of solution design and execution

• Presentation, demo, and explanation

The judges’ decision will be final and binding. Any violation of hackathon rules may result in disqualification.