HackSpark-2.0

Event Overview: Hackathon Dates: 20th February – 21st February 2026 Mode: Offline (24-hour on-campus hackathon) All meals will be provided on campus during the hackathon Registration Details: Last Date of Registration: 8th January 2026 Registration Fee: ₹1000 per team Registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable Registration will be considered complete only after payment is received Awards and Opportunities: Winning Team: ₹10,000 + Certificates + Memento 1st Runner Up: ₹8,000 + Certificates + Memento 2nd Runner Up: ₹6,000 + Certificates + Memento Teams eliminated before final results will receive e-certificates Teams shortlisted for final results will receive handwritten certificates Incubation Opportunity for winners and select teams at TSEC Incubation Center with mentorship and resources Registration Process: Registration must be done only by the Team Leader Visit the official registration link and fill in all required details Only one member per team should register Unregistered teams will not be allowed to participate Team Formation Rules: Team size must be exactly 4 members including one team leader Team members can be from different institutions Valid student ID cards are mandatory A participant cannot be part of more than one team Only student teams are allowed Projects must be based on the hackathon theme Previously implemented projects are not allowed Original and innovative projects will receive extra points Plagiarism or copying will lead to immediate disqualification Event Participation Rules: Registered teams must attend the introductory session Hackathon will begin immediately after the introductory session Teams failing to submit the project before the deadline will be disqualified Any unavailability of components will be informed in advance Travel allowance must be borne by the teams General Rules and Conduct: Teams are not allowed to leave the college premises during the 24-hour hackathon If any team member leaves the premises, the entire team will be disqualified Alcohol, vaping, e-cigarettes, or any intoxicating substances are strictly prohibited Any attempt to attack host systems or misuse methods will lead to disqualification Teams must work independently; collaboration with other teams is prohibited Posting queries on public forums during the event is not allowed Use of unethical means will result in disqualification Teams will be responsible for any damage to college property or lab equipment Judges’ and organizers’ decisions are final and binding No changes in team members are allowed after registration Removal of the provided hand band by any member will result in team disqualification Absence of any team member on the final day will lead to team disqualification Important Dates: Registration Deadline: 8th January 2026 PPT Submission: 15th January 2026 Shortlist Announcement: 20th January 2026 Online Jury Presentation: 1st February 2026 Finale Participants Announcement: 5th February 2026 Hackathon Finale: 20th – 21st February 2026