Codyssey is Coding Club of IISER TVM’s flagship hackathon, hosted as part of the science fest Anvesha. This event brings together students, researchers, and tech enthusiasts to solve real-world problems using AI, ML, and other cutting-edge technologies. Participants will embark on a journey from ideation to impact, building solutions that are not only innovative but also practically feasible.
Requirements
Structure of the Hackathon
The hackathon is divided into the follwing stages:
1. Registration & Submission (Oct 5 – Nov 1, 2025)
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Teams (1–5 members) register and submit their project directly.
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A submission must include:
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Problem Statement – real-world issue identified and why it matters
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Proposed Solution – how it addresses the problem
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Target Audience – who benefits and how
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Technical Approach & Tech Stack (AI, ML, web, mobile, etc.)
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Implementation Details – complete codebase + documentation
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Demo Video/Presentation – showing the solution in action
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Impact & Feasibility – why it’s practical, scalable, and valuable
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Challenges & Mitigation – potential hurdles and how you addressed them
2. Evaluation & Results
Submissions will be judged based on:
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Novelty & Creativity: How unique and innovative your solution is
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Technical Soundness: Code quality, feasibility, and implementation
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Impact: Practical value and benefits for the target audience
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Presentation: Clarity in communication and demonstration of the solution
Winners will be announced post closing ceremony of Anvesha.
Additional Notes for Participants
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Interdisciplinary solutions (mixing biology, physics, data science, social sciences, etc.) are encouraged.
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Participants are encouraged to think beyond coding: your solution should ideally combine research, creativity, and societal impact.
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Participants should follow ethical coding practices and properly cite any third-party resources or datasets used.
Prizes
Best Solution
Top-performing teams will be awarded from a prize pool worth of ₹10,000 and other recognition, which may include certificates, mentorship opportunities, or showcases at Coding Club of IISER Thiruvananthapuram and Anvesha events.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Dr. Saptarshi Bej
Assistant Professor, IISER Thiruvananthapuram
Dr. Mainak Adhikari
Assistant Professor, IISER Thiruvananthapuram
Archana Rajendran
Software Engineering Manager, Meta Platforms Inc
Aparna Nair
Assistant Editor, The New Indian Express, Thiruvananthapuram
Judging Criteria
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Novelty & Creativity:
How unique and innovative your solution is -
Technical Soundness:
Code quality, feasibility, and implementation -
Impact:
Practical value and benefits for the target audience -
Presentation:
Clarity in communication and demonstration of the solution
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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