Root Origin

Overview Root Origin 2026 is a flagship cybersecurity hackathon organized by Manav Rachna InfoSec Army, designed to simulate real-world cyber challenges and enable participants to demonstrate offensive and defensive security capabilities aligned with industry standards. Eligibility Criteria Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students Teams must consist of 2–4 members Individual participation is not permitted Participants must register within the stipulated timeline Cross Participation Policies Inter-college teams: Allowed Inter-specialization teams: Allowed Competition Format & Timeline Round 1: Preliminary Submission Round Submission Window: Starts: 29th April, 8:00 PM Ends: 30th April, 2:00 PM Mode: Online Deliverables: Solution write-up + implementation (if applicable) Objective: Evaluate conceptual clarity, feasibility, and problem-solving approach Result Declaration (Shortlisting) Date: 30th April Time: By 8:00 PM Shortlisted teams will advance to the final rounds Final Rounds (On-Campus Execution) Day 1: 1st May – Development & Evaluation Mode: Offline (On-campus) Activities: Solution Development / Prototype Enhancement Mentorship & Evaluation Checkpoints Objective: Assess technical execution, innovation, and adaptability Day 2: 2nd May – Final Presentation & Judging Mode: Offline Activities: Final Presentation Live Demonstration Jury Evaluation Objective: Evaluate real-world applicability, scalability, and communication Evaluation Criteria Technical Depth & Accuracy Innovation & Creativity Practical Implementation Documentation Quality Presentation & Communication Security Impact Rules & Regulations Submissions must be original; plagiarism leads to disqualification Use of tools and frameworks is permitted with proper attribution Strict adherence to submission deadlines is mandatory Any unethical activity (e.g., unauthorized attacks, system disruption) will result in immediate disqualification Judges’ decisions are final and binding Teams must maintain clear documentation and reproducibility Submission Guidelines Must include: Selected Problem Statement Methodology / Approach Implementation (code/tools) Output / Results Documentation (PDF/PPT) Submission platform details will be shared via official communication channels Communication Protocol All updates will be disseminated through: Registered Email IDs: mrisa.set@mriu.edu.in Official WhatsApp Groups: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FcwoA88b3rhCLWcGkn3UWp Tagline: “Hack to Secure”