Hackathon Rules & Guidelines
1. Eligibility
● All team members must be from the same college or school. Inter-college/University
teams are not permitted.
● Teams may consist of members from different branches or disciplines within the same
institution.
2. Team Formation
● Each team must have a minimum of 2 members and a maximum of 5 members,
including the team leader.
● Participants can form teams before the registration deadline. No changes in team
composition will be allowed after registration closes.
3. Competition Format
● The hackathon follows a hybrid format:
○ Draft Idea Submission – All teams must submit their project idea online for
initial evaluation. (New Link will be provided after registration)
○ Final Idea Submission – Shortlisted teams must refine and submit a detailed
version of their project idea before the final round.
○ Demo/Final Presentation – After the Final Idea Submission, teams will present
a demonstration of their project to the judges.
○ Final Hackathon Round – Selected teams will compete in an offline event,
where they will develop and present their final project.
4. Project Guidelines
● All projects must be original and developed during the hackathon timeline.
● Participants are encouraged to work on innovative solutions related to the provided
themes.
● Teams must clearly define their project scope, problem statement, and solution approach
in both the draft and final idea submissions.
5. Evaluation Process
● Projects will be evaluated in multiple stages:
1. Draft Idea Submission – Based on feasibility, innovation, and alignment with the
hackathon themes.
2. Final Idea Submission – Teams must refine their concepts and submit an updated
version for review.
3. Demo/Final Presentation – Teams will present their project idea and
functionality before the final round.
4. Final Presentation (Offline Round) – Judged on implementation, technical
complexity, impact, and overall execution.
6. Code of Conduct
● Participants must adhere to ethical practices and avoid plagiarism.
● Teams must respect deadlines for submission and presentations.
● Any violation of rules may lead to disqualification.
7. Technical Requirements
● Participants may use any programming language, tools, or frameworks suitable for their
project.
● All necessary software, datasets, or APIs should be arranged in advance.
8. Decision Authority
● The organizing committee and judges' decisions are final in all matters related to team
selection, evaluation, and awards.
For further details or queries, please contact [email protected]