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Event Type
in person
62
Participants
5
Est. Projects
Organizers
Alex Johnson
alex@example.org
Jamie Rivera
jamie@example.org
Sam Chen
sam@example.org
Quality Score
Quality Score
72/100
High confidence
Organiser16/20
Event Maturity14/20
Sponsors18/25
Participants12/20
About the event:
HackQuest is an 18-hour national hackathon with a twist. This is not the usual sit-and-code format. Teams will face evolving problem statements, random constraints, trivia battles, and a marketplace where they can buy or trade resources. The challenge is not just about building a great project, but also about adapting to surprises, managing resources, and working together under pressure.
Your mission is simple: keep your project alive through changing requirements, earn credits through mini challenges, and use the HackStore wisely. Strategy, teamwork, and quick thinking will decide the champions.
This is Hackquest - not your usual hackathon but an 18 hour adventure full of surprises, strategy and teamwork. Grab your friends, your ideas and your best problem solving skills.
Because the goal here isn't just to code......its to survive the quest.
Event Details:
Date & Time: 5 PM, 28th March 2026 – 11 AM, 29th March 2026
Duration: 18 hours
Venue: Government Engineering College, Thrissur, Kerala
Prize pool: 30,000 INR
Platform: It will be an offline hackathon
Eligibility:
Open to students from all colleges and specializations
Teams of 3-4 members
Inter-college and inter-specialization teams allowed
Format:
Teams will present their projects to the judging panel at the end
Tracks will be announced after the start of the event only
12+ hours for project development
Surprise elements will be introduced during the event
Registration & Submission Guidelines:
All submissions must be original and free of plagiarism
Top 15 teams will be shortlisted based on team profile and have to compete offline at the venue.
Only software projects are welcome
Code of Conduct:
Teams must adhere to ethical standards at all times
Cheating, copying, or IP violations will lead to disqualification
Participants may use any programming language, tools, and frameworks
Rules:
Participants must adhere to the 18-hour timeline
All code must be developed during the hackathon (pre-built solutions are not allowed)
Basic facilities (internet, power, workspace) will be provided
Participants must bring their own laptops and equipment
Food and refreshments will be provided
Teams can seek clarifications but must work independently
Judging Criteria:
Creativity and functionality of the idea
Quality of presentation and teamwork
Marketability of the product
Adaptability to constraints