Clash of Coders - Hackathon '26

About the Opportunity Clash of Coders is a national-level hackathon organised by Marvel Cart Club, the official coding club of JECRC Foundation, Jaipur. The hackathon is designed to bring together innovative minds to build impactful, technology-driven solutions across emerging domains such as AI, cybersecurity, healthcare tech, IoT, and responsible AI. The event follows a structured multi-phase format, starting with online registrations and prototype submissions, and culminating in an offline Grand Finale where shortlisted teams will present their solutions in front of a panel of judges. Eligibility Open to students, professionals, and independent developers Participants from any college, university, or organisation are eligible No restriction on academic background or specialisation Participants must be 18 years or older at the time of registration Teams may consist of 1 to 3 members Hackathon Format & Themes Participants are expected to build solutions aligned with one of the following themes: Applied AI & Intelligent Systems Cybersecurity, Distributed Systems & Cloud Healthcare Tech & Bioinformatics IoT, Robotics & Automation Responsible & Explainable AI (XAI) in EdTech Teams are free to choose their preferred tech stack. Process & Rounds Round 1: Registration Phase (Online) Participants register individually or as a team on Unstop. Round 2: Prototype Submission (Online) Teams submit: A presentation (PPT/PDF) covering the problem, solution, approach, and impact A short video pitch explaining the solution The submission must clearly explain: Problem statement Proposed solution Technology used Expected impact Round 3: Shortlist Announcement Top teams are shortlisted based on innovation, feasibility, and relevance. Round 4: Grand Finale (Offline) Shortlisted teams present their solutions at JECRC Foundation, Jaipur.Final evaluation will be based on presentation, implementation, scalability, and impact. Duration Registration & Prototype Submission Phase: 09 Feb – 14 Feb 2026 Shortlist Announcement: 16 Feb 2026 Grand Finale: 23 Feb 2026 Rules Plagiarism or use of fully pre-built solutions will lead to disqualification Teams must adhere to the selected theme Submitted projects must be original and developed during the hackathon timeline Judges’ decisions will be final and binding Organizers reserve the right to modify rules if required Rewards & Recognition Total prize pool worth ₹6,000 Innovation grants for promising ideas Mentorship and expert feedback for shortlisted teams Certificates of recognition for finalists