She Solves

She Solves Hackathon is a multi-stage, women-oriented hackathon organized by PCET's Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Department of Computer Engineering. The hackathon aims to empower female coders by providing a platform to innovate, build, and present technology-driven solutions to real-world problems. The event emphasizes creativity, technical skills, teamwork, and social impact, encouraging participants to design meaningful solutions aligned with real-world challenges. Eligibility Criteria: Participation is open to female students only Inter-college participation is allowed Inter-specialization team members are allowed Teams must consist of 2 to 4 female participants Tracks & Problem Statement Format: Participants must choose one track and one domain. Tracks: Web Development Android Development Domains: Health Environment Safety Education Entrepreneurship Women Empowerment ️ Note: The problem statement must strictly align with the selected track and domain. Round 1: Registration, Ideation & Proposal Submission: Mode: Online Duration: Up to 18th January 2026 Description: Teams must register and submit a detailed proposal explaining the problem statement, proposed solution, and technical approach. Submission Requirements: PowerPoint Presentation (Maximum 6 slides) as per ACM-W format Video presentation (Maximum 5 minutes) explaining the PPT Evaluation Criteria: Innovation Feasibility Clarity Relevance to the selected domain Shortlisting: Top teams will be shortlisted for Round 2 Deadline: All submissions must be completed on or before 18th January 2026 Round 2: Online Hackathon: Mode: Online Duration: 24 Hours Date & Time: 20th January 2026 (9:00 AM) – 21st January 2026 (9:00 AM) Description: Shortlisted teams will begin coding their proposed solution. Submission Requirements: Submission of a public GitHub repository link via Google Form at the start of the round Rules: Minimum 30 commits within 24 hours Repository must show active and meaningful contributions Plagiarism of any form will lead to immediate disqualification Outcome: Work developed will be carried forward to Round 3 Round 3: Offline Hackathon: Mode: Offline Date: 22nd January 2026 Time: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM Duration: 5 Hours Venue: 6118 & 6119 Labs, First Floor, Department of Computer Engineering, PCCoE Description: Teams must report 30 minutes before the start time Participants will continue coding and refining their projects offline Shortlisting: Teams successfully completing development will advance to Round 4 Round 4: Project Presentation: Mode: Offline Date: 23rd January 2026 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Venue: 6201 Classroom, Second Floor, Department of Computer Engineering, PCCoE Description: Teams will present their final solutions before the judges Judges will evaluate presentations and assign scores Winner Announcement: Winners will be announced after completion of all rounds Final results will be based on overall performance across all rounds Judges’ and the organizing committee’s decisions will be final and binding Platform : The She Solves Hackathon will be conducted in a hybrid mode. Round 1 (Registration, Ideation & Proposal Submission): Online via the official registration platform and submission links shared by the organizers. Round 2 (Online Hackathon): Online, with project development carried out remotely and submissions made through a public GitHub repository and Google Form. Rounds 3 & 4 (Offline Hackathon and Project Presentation): Conducted offline at PCCOE Campus, in designated Computer Engineering Department labs and classrooms. Registration Fees: PCCOE Students: Free Non-PCCOE Students: ₹100 per team General Rules & Guidelines: Strict adherence to all deadlines and submission guidelines is mandatory Any form of plagiarism, misconduct, or rule violation will result in immediate disqualification All team members must actively contribute throughout the event