✅ Dates

Hackathon Start: April 10, 2026 — 09:00 AM IST
Hackathon End: April 11, 2026 — 05:00 PM IST

Submission Deadline: April 11, 2026 — 05:00 PM IST

Public Voting: April 11 – April 12, 2026
Judging & Winner Selection: April 12, 2026

All submissions must be completed on Devpost before the deadline.

✅ Eligibility
  • Open to college students, developers, and technology enthusiasts.
  • Participants from any branch or discipline may join.
  • Teams can consist of 1–4 members.
  • Beginners are welcome and encouraged to participate.
  • Participants must follow hackathon rules and code of conduct.
  • Each participant must register officially on Devpost.
✅ Project and Submission Requirements Project Requirements
  • Projects must be developed during the hackathon period.
  • Solutions should address real-world problems or innovative ideas.
  • Participants are encouraged to integrate Google Gemini API into their projects.
  • Use of open-source libraries and frameworks is allowed.

Allowed domains include:

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
  • Web & Mobile Development
  • IoT & Embedded Systems
  • Automation & Smart Systems
  • Cloud Applications
  • Open Innovation
Submission Requirements

Each team must submit:

✅ Project Description
✅ GitHub Repository Link
✅ Demo Video (2–3 minutes recommended)
✅ Screenshots or Prototype Images
✅ Technologies Used (mention Gemini API if used)
✅ Team Member Details

✅ Prizes

🏆 Best Overall Project — Winner Certificate + Google Goodies + Recognition

🥈 Runner-Up Project — Certificate + Swag Rewards

🤖 Best Use of Google Gemini API — Special Prize + Recognition

💡 Best Innovation Award — Certificate of Excellence

🎖 Participation certificates will be provided to all valid participants.

✅ Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

Projects will be evaluated by judges based on the following criteria:

Criteria Weightage
Innovation & Creativity 25%
Technical Implementation 25%
Impact & Problem Solving 20%
Design & User Experience 15%
Presentation & Demo 15%
⭐ Special Category — Best Use of Gemini API

Additional evaluation for projects using Google Gemini will include:

  • Effective AI integration
  • Practical real-world use case
  • Creativity in AI application
  • User interaction powered by AI

Judges’ decisions will be final and based on overall scoring.

✅ Best API Use for Gemini (Add This Section — Recommended)

Participants are encouraged to use Google Gemini API in innovative ways such as:

  • AI Chat Assistants
  • Smart Study Helpers
  • Code Generation Tools
  • Image/Text Understanding Applications
  • AI-powered Automation Systems
  • Multimodal AI Applications (text + image input)
Suggested Gemini Capabilities
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Content Generation
  • AI Reasoning
  • Summarization
  • Smart Recommendations
  • Conversational Interfaces 
✅ Contact Us & Support Channels

  • If you have any questions or need assistance during the hackathon, feel free to reach out through the following channels:

    📧 Email Support
    shinganesumit80@gmail.com

    👨‍💻 Event Host / Organizer
    Sumit Ravishankar Shingne
    Technical Head — Department of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

    💬 Communication Channels

    • Official WhatsApp Group (shared after registration)
    • Announcement & Updates via Email
    • On-site Organizer Help Desk during the event

    ⏰ Support Availability
    Support will be available throughout the hackathon duration for technical and organizational assistance.

    We encourage participants to ask questions, collaborate, and seek guidance whenever needed.