Schedule:

  • Registration & Phase 1 Submission: 29 August - 9 September, 2024 
  • Finalists Announced: 11 September,2024 
  • On-Site Hackathon: 20 September - 21 September, 2024 
  • Result Declared: 21 September,2024

 

Eligibility:

  • The hackathon is open to individuals currently enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate degree programs.
  • Organizers are excluded from participating to maintain impartiality and fairness.

 

Prizes:

  • Cash prizes worth $300 to be awarded to the top performers! 
  • E-certificates for participation would be awarded to all the participants. It’s a recognition of your effort and skills.
  • If you make it to the final round, you’ll get a special certificate. It’s not just about winning—it’s about making it to the end.
  • There are sponsor-specific prizes for winners in different tracks. These will be distributed within 2-3 weeks after the event, according to the guidelines provided by each sponsor.

 

Judging Criteria:

Depending upon the rounds, the eligible submissions would be evaluated either by the event organizers or by a panel of judges representing the sponsors. The Judges' decision is conclusive, and no further correspondence or discussions will be entertained. The criteria mentioned below will serve as the basis for selecting the winners, one from each category.

Round 1:

  • Judges will select teams based on the following criteria: 
  • Innovation: Does the prototype or design demonstrate creative and unique solutions to the challenge? 
  • Impact: What value does the prototype bring to users or the problem it addresses?
  • Feasibility: Can the prototype realistically be developed into a functional solution, considering potential limitations? 
  • Presentation: How well is the prototype's purpose and functionality communicated in the presentation?

Round 2:

The teams that successfully qualify in Round 1 will undergo assessment in Round 2, as per the below-given criteria: 

  • User Experience: How seamless and engaging is the overall interaction for users? 
    Execution: How well is the final product developed with attention to technical details and coding quality? 
  • Functionality: Does the final product effectively deliver on its intended purpose and features? 
  • Overall Excellence: How well-rounded is the final product in terms of its design, functionality, and execution.

Team Formation:

  • The composition of teams should consist of a minimum of three members and a maximum of five members, ensuring a balanced and effective collaboration within each team. 
  • Once you’ve registered your team, that’s it—no changes allowed. This ensures that everyone is fully committed and ready to go from the start.
  •  Teams are required to adhere to the code of conduct and must avoid creating applications that breach its guidelines.