01Registration & eligibility
Who can enter, how teams are formed, and what registration costs.
Entry fee₹350 per person
ConfirmedTeam size1–3 members
ConfirmedEvent formatNational-level 30-hour hackathon
ConfirmedEligibilityStudents pursuing a degree from any institution are eligible.
ConfirmedRegistration deadlineOctober 8th is the deadline. Capacity is limited to 100+ teams.
Confirmed02Schedule & check-in
Arrival, opening, build milestones, demos, and awards.
Event datesOctober 9–10, 2026
ConfirmedDuration30 continuous hours
ConfirmedCheck-inReporting time is 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
ConfirmedBuild scheduleHackathon starts at 10:00 AM. Mentoring rounds conducted every 10 hours.
ConfirmedLate arrivalLate arrivals must be informed to the organizers earlier.
Confirmed03Submission & technology
What teams must build, document, and demonstrate.
Challenge tracks3 published challenge tracks
ConfirmedSubmission packageYou must share your GitHub repository, a live demo, and a PPT.
ConfirmedAllowed technologyAny technologies can be used. Participants can use whatever AI they need.
ConfirmedOriginalityPre-existing code and work-start rules will be verified.
Confirmed04Judging & awards
How work is evaluated and how the prize ledger resolves.
Prize pool₹30,000 total
ConfirmedAwards6 awards across 3 tracks
ConfirmedPer-track prizes₹6,000 winner · ₹4,000 runner-up
ConfirmedScoring rubricEvaluated across four core criteria: Innovation, Impact, Execution & Reliability, and Presentation (100 points total).| Criteria (points) | Description |
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| Impact & Vision(25 points) | How clearly and compellingly does your project address a significant real-world problem? Is the vision inspiring and does the solution have tangible potential for positive change? |
| Innovation & Originality(25 points) | How unique, creative, and novel is the approach? Does the project introduce fresh ideas, inventive problem-solving mechanisms, or innovative technology rather than trivial solutions? |
| Technical Execution & Reliability(25 points) | As verified by the code repository and live demonstration, is the technology real, functional, robust, well-engineered, and reliable, and not just faked for the demo? |
| Presentation & Pitch(25 points) | How exciting, engaging, and well-articulated is the presentation? Does it tell a powerful story that captures the problem, technical architecture, and live workflow effectively within time? |
Confirmed05Venue & logistics
Where to arrive and what support is available on site.
Host campusAAA College of Engineering and Technology, Sivakasi
ConfirmedVenueKamarajar Auditorium · Oxford Block · AAACET
ConfirmedFacilitiesEverything else will be provided, but accommodation will not be provided.
ConfirmedWhat to bringLaptops, chargers, and ID must be brought.
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