IEEE X CSN Municipal Corporation & Smart City Hackathon
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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
to Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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2 weeks long
Social ImpactArtificial IntelligenceIoT (Internet of Things)BlockchainHealthtech
Student only
This hackathons is only open to students. Double check the event page for more information as this may mean only those from a particular university/country are eligible.
Event Type
in person
37
Participants
₹60,000
Prize Pool
3
Est. Projects
Organizers
Hack-The-Gap 2.0 is a 24-hour national-level hackathon organized by MGM University IEEE Student Branch in collaboration with CSN Municipal Corporation & Smart City. The event focuses on solving real-world smart city challenges through innovative AI, IoT, Blockchain, and software-based solutions.
Eligibility:
Open to college students (UG/PG) from any discipline
Participants must register in teams
Basic knowledge of programming/technology is recommended
Team Formation Guidelines
Maximum 4 members per team
Team registration with all member details is mandatory
Inter-college teams: Allowed
Inter-specialization teams: Allowed (e.g., IT + Mechanical + AI, etc.)
Problem Statements
Participants must choose from multiple real-world Smart City problem statements including domains like:
Public Safety & Surveillance
Traffic & Urban Flow Optimization
Smart Governance
Blockchain Infrastructure
Urban Mobility & Parking
Sustainability & Infrastructure
Citizen Engagement
️ Total: 20+ problem statements provided by CSN Municipal Corporation & Smart City authorities
Hackathon Format & Process:
Round 1: Idea Presentation (Online)
Submission: PPT
Teams present their solution idea
Evaluation based on clarity, innovation, feasibility
Only shortlisted teams qualify for finals
Round 2: Final Hackathon (Offline – 24 Hours)
Duration: 24-hour continuous hackathon
Teams build a working prototype / MVP
Final evaluation & demo presentation
Winners announced during ceremony
Duration of Rounds:
Round 1: Flexible submission timeline (pre-event screening)
Round 2: 24 Hours (30–31 March 2026)
General Guidelines:
Any tech stack (AI, ML, Web, App, IoT, Blockchain) allowed
Use of APIs, open-source tools allowed (with attribution)
All work must be original
Judges’ decision will be final
Rules of the Competition:
Technical Rules
Each team must create one private GitHub repository
Naming format: HACK-THE-GAP-<team-name>
Code of Conduct:
Any misconduct leads to immediate disqualification
Plagiarism or copied solutions are strictly prohibited
Participants must follow all instructions from organizers
Evaluation Criteria
Innovation
Feasibility
Implementation quality
Real-world impact
Additional Rules
Rules may be updated by organizers
Participants must stay updated via official communication channels
Organizing committee decisions are final and binding
Additional Info:
Prize Pool: ₹60,000
Certificates for all participants
Real-world implementation opportunities with Smart City