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Hackcelerate’26

24-Hour Offline Hackathon
Hackcelerate’26 is a national-level offline hackathon where students from across the country collaborate to build impactful and technology-driven solutions. Participants will have 24 hours to conceptualize, prototype, and present innovative solutions addressing real-world challenges.

This hackathon is designed to encourage innovation, teamwork, problem-solving, and practical implementation.

Important Note

• Every team member must submit the same idea and the same PPT.
• Submissions must strictly follow the Hackcelerate’26 PPT template
• All registered teams must join the official WhatsApp group for updates, instructions, and announcements:

Round 1: Idea Submission (Online)

• Participants are required to submit their idea presentation before the deadline.
• Only teams with valid submissions will be considered for shortlisting.

Submission Deadline: January 15th, 2026
Required Format: Hackcelerate’26 PPT Template

Eligibility Criteria

1. Submissions must follow the official PPT template.
2. Team size must be 2 to 4 members.
3. Each participant must submit the same idea as part of a team.
4. Participants must be current UG students.
   Members may be from different colleges.

Submission Rules

• Round 1 will be conducted entirely online.
• Participants may select any problem statement under approved domains on our website.
• Shortlisted teams must RSVP within 48 hours of the announcement.
  Failure to RSVP will lead to disqualification.
• Only RSVP-confirmed teams will be eligible for Round 2.

Round 2: Offline Hackathon (January 30–31)

• The hackathon duration is 24 hours.
• Internet connectivity and power supply will be provided.
• Core development must take place during the hackathon window.
• Participants may research and plan beforehand, but no pre-built projects or reused code will be allowed without disclosure.
• Any violation may result in disqualification.

Judging Criteria

Projects will be evaluated by a panel of external judges, domain experts, and sponsor representatives based on:

• Innovation
• Technical Implementation
• Impact and Usefulness
• Feasibility and Scalability
• Presentation and Demonstration

The decision of the jury will be final.

Participation Policy

• Team changes or reshuffling will not be allowed after submission.
• Only complete and rule-compliant submissions will be considered.

Hackcelerate’26 is an opportunity to create meaningful solutions, learn through collaboration, and bring ideas to life.
We look forward to your participation.