BugBash

BugBash 2026 - 24-Hour National Hackathon Description BugBash 2026 is a high-intensity 24-hour innovation sprint focused on problem-solving, debugging, and building impactful tech solutions. Participants will tackle real-world challenges, fix inefficiencies, and develop intelligent systems with a strong emphasis on AI and practical implementation. This is not just about building it’s about breaking, fixing, and improving systems under pressure. Participants can choose one of the following tracks: Track 1 — Build an AI AgentDesign and develop an autonomous AI system capable of identifying, analyzing, and solving real-world workflow problems independently. Track 2 — Build Something Using AICreate a functional product where AI plays a central role in solving a defined problem or improving an existing system. Official problem statements will be revealed at the start of the hackathon. Deliverables Each team must submit: Public GitHub repository with complete commit history Fully functional working prototype Presentation deck (PPT/PDF) Clear explanation of: Problem statement Approach and implementation AI integration Future scope and scalability Duration Hour 0: Opening Ceremony & Problem Statement Reveal During Event: 3 Mini Challenges (debugging / rapid build rounds) Hour 23: Final Submission Window Hour 24: Final Judging & Closing Ceremony Total Duration: 24 Hours (Continuous) Deadline Final Submission: Before Hour 23 Late submissions will not be accepted and will lead to disqualification Submission Mode Submit a public GitHub repository before the deadline Repository must include: Working prototype Source code with commit history Presentation deck Documentation (README with setup + usage) Teams must be demo-ready during the submission window Copyright & Permissions Participants retain ownership of their projects.However, the organizing committee reserves the right to use submitted work for academic, promotional, and showcase purposes. Disqualification Criteria Late or incomplete submissions Use of pre-built or previously submitted projects Plagiarism or copying code from other teams Submitting AI-generated solutions without understanding Violation of event rules or code of conduct All decisions by judges are final and binding. Rewards: Winner Runner-up Second Runner-up Best Debugging Solution Award Best Innovation Award Best Social Impact Award Mini-Challenge Champion All finalists will receive certificates and may get networking or internship opportunities (subject to availability). Team Details: Team Size: 1–6 members (solo allowed) Eligibility: Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students Cross-college teams: Allowed Each participant can be part of only one team Registration 2 Valid College ID: Mandatory Registration Confirmation: Mandatory Important Participants are required to go through the official rulebook before the event:RULEBOOK: Rules