Krithoathon 4.0

Eligibility: Open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students across India. Participants must be enrolled in a recognized college or university. Team Formation: Teams can consist of 2 to 4 members. Inter-college teams are allowed. Every participant can be part of only one team. Registration Process: Participants must register on Unstop before the deadline. Teams must provide accurate details (team name, college name, contact details, etc.). No changes in team composition will be allowed after registration closes. Hackathon Format: Phase 1 (Idea Submission): Teams must select a problem statement from the given problem statements and submit a brief proposal outlining their idea, impact, and feasibility using the provided sample PPT format. They are also required to submit a 2-3 minute video presentation explaining their idea and its uniqueness in a creative way. The PPT and video link (Google Drive with open access) must be shared as part of the submission. Shortlisted teams will be invited to the onsite hackathon. Phase 2 (Onsite Hackathon - April 24th & 25th): The hackathon will be conducted at VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering & Technology, Hyderabad. Entry Fee of Rs. 500 will be charged per team. Problem statements for Round 2 will be changed where teams will be given real-world problem statements provided by industry partners. Time Limit: 24 hours of continuous coding. Food will be provided for 24 hours. Accommodation will be provided for outside Telangana participants. Rewards & Benefits: Cash prizes and goodies for top-performing teams. Internship opportunities with industry partners for top performers. Special Jury Recognition for outstanding projects. General Guidelines: Participants must bring their own laptops and necessary development tools. Decisions made by the jury will be final and binding. Teams must adhere to ethical coding practices and ensure originality in their solutions.