IES's Management College and
Research Centre

These are the four key dates participants need to remember:

🥇 1st Position — ₹20,000

🥈 2nd Position — ₹18,000

🥉 3rd Position — ₹15,000

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🎁Top 1 Finalist of Each Team — ₹3,000

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Total Prize Pool

₹53,000 + ₹3,000 for the top finalist of each team

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The ₹3,000 finalist reward is an additional recognition for the top finalist from each team.

1. Eligibility
   

• Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Individual or team participation is allowed, with up to 3 members per team.
• Participants must complete registration before participating in any challenge.

2. Registration

• Registration is mandatory for participation.
• Provide accurate participant and team details during registration.
• Select one challenge track while registering.
• Register using the official Event Registration Link.

3. Challenge Selection

• Participants must select one of the prescribed challenge tracks.
• Teams should clearly understand the problem statement and objectives before developing their solution.
• Solutions must address the selected challenge and demonstrate meaningful use of AI, data, technology, or innovation.

4. Submission Format

• Submissions must follow the format and requirements specified for the respective challenge.
• Depending on the challenge, submissions may include a prototype/model, presentation, report, dashboard, code, or supporting documentation.
• Ensure that all required files and links are submitted.
• All files should be properly named and organized for easy evaluation.

5. Submission Deadline

• All submissions must be completed within the announced deadline.
• Late submissions may not be considered.
• Teams are advised to submit well before the deadline to avoid technical issues.

6. Originality & Ethical Use

• All submissions must represent the original work of the participating team.
• Plagiarism, copied projects, or substantially pre-existing solutions may lead to disqualification.
• Participants may use AI tools, but they must demonstrate their own understanding, contribution, and innovation.
• Any data used should be obtained and handled ethically and responsibly.

7. Use of Technology & AI Tools

• Participants are encouraged to use relevant AI tools, analytics platforms, programming languages, APIs, no-code/low-code tools, and other technologies.
• The choice of technology should support the solution rather than simply add technology for its own sake.
• Participants are responsible for ensuring that their tools and resources comply with applicable terms and event guidelines.

8. Evaluation Criteria
   Submissions may be evaluated on:

• Problem Understanding & Relevance
• Innovation & Creativity
• Effective Use of AI/Data
• Functionality & Usability
• Business/Social Impact
• Technical Quality
• Feasibility & Scalability
• Presentation & Communication

9. Judging Process

• All eligible submissions will be evaluated by a panel of judges/industry experts.
• Judges' decisions will be considered final.
• Shortlisted teams may be required to demonstrate their solution or present their idea before the judges.
• Winners and finalists will be announced as per the event schedule.

10. Team Responsibility

• Each team is responsible for coordinating its members and completing the submission on time.
• Only registered team members may participate as part of the team.
• Teams should be prepared to explain their problem, approach, technology, results, and impact during evaluation.

11. Grand Finale

• Shortlisted finalists will be invited to the Grand Finale.
• Finalists may be required to work on an industry-oriented problem statement and present their solution to the judging panel.
• Participants should be prepared for a combination of problem-solving, rapid ideation, technology application, and final presentation.

12. Code of Conduct

• Participants are expected to maintain professional, respectful, and ethical conduct throughout the hackathon.
• Any form of misconduct, cheating, impersonation, or unfair practice may result in disqualification.

Most Important Rule

Understand the problem → Think creatively → Use AI intelligently → Build a meaningful solution → Demonstrate impact → Present with confidence.

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