Agnels Tech Mania

Agnels Tech Mania is a national-level hackathon designed to encourage innovation, creativity, and problem-solving through technology. Participants work in teams to build impactful solutions addressing real-world challenges across multiple domains. Domains: Drone Technology Robotics and Automation IoT and Embedded Systems Sustainable Technology Smart Healthcare Open Innovation Eligibility: Open to students from technical institutions Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) and Diploma students Team Details: Team Size: 3–4 members Cross-year, inter-college, and inter-department teams allowed No participant can be part of multiple teams   Registration Fee: Round 1 (PPT Submission): Free  Final Round (24-hour Hackathon): ₹1000 per team   Event Structure: Round 1 – PPT Submission (Online): Teams must select one domain Presentation should include: Problem Statement Proposed Solution Hardware Used Implementation Approach Impact & Future Scope Maximum 10 slides allowed Evaluation Criteria (Round 1): Problem clarity Innovation and creativity Domain relevance Technical feasibility Presentation quality Round 2 – 24-Hour Hackathon (Offline): Duration: 24 hours Teams must develop and present a working prototype Development must begin during the hackathon Pre-built projects are not allowed Final Submission: Working prototype/demo Final presentation Event Timeline: Registrations Open: 18 March 2026 PPT Submission Deadline: 4 April 2026 Shortlisted Teams Announcement: 7 April 2026 Final Hackathon: 11–12 April 2026 Venue: Agnels Charities Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology, Vashi Rules & Regulations: Maximum 10 slides in Round 1 submission Plagiarism leads to disqualification Domain cannot be changed after submission Teams must bring their own laptops and hardware Continuous presence during hackathon is mandatory Any misconduct leads to disqualification Facilities Provided: Power supply Wi-Fi access Meals and accommodation during final round Disqualification Criteria: Plagiarism Changing problem statement after submission Using pre-developed solutions Misconduct or rule violations Prize Pool: ₹50,000 Who Should Participate: Students interested in hackathons and innovation Participants looking to build real-world tech solutions Teams aiming to gain hands-on experience in development and prototyping