GDG Hackathon
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Sunday, February 15, 2026
to Saturday, February 28, 2026
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2 weeks long
StudentBeginner FriendlyCommunityMentorshipNetworking
Student only
This hackathons is only open to students. Double check the event page for more information as this may mean only those from a particular university/country are eligible.
Event Type
in person
312
Participants
₹16,000
Prize Pool
28
Est. Projects
Organizers
1. Rules & Regulations
1.1 Eligibility
Open to all students
Team size: 2–4 members
Solo participation allowed (not recommended)
1.2 Registration & Team Formation
Teams must register before the official deadline
Team composition cannot be changed after registration closes
A participant can be part of only one team
1.3 Project Requirements
Projects must be original and built during the hackathon
Problem statements will be released 2–3 days before the hackathon
Development can begin only after problem statements are published
Code must be hosted under GDG’s official GitHub organization
Open-source libraries/frameworks/APIs are allowed (with proper acknowledgment)
Pre-existing projects will result in disqualification
1.4 Code of Conduct
Maintain a respectful and professional environment
No harassment, discrimination, or misconduct
No plagiarism or copying code
Collaboration between teams is strictly prohibited
1.5 Submission Guidelines
Teams must submit before the deadline:
Source code (in assigned GDG GitHub repository)
Working demo/prototype
Comprehensive README (project details, setup, features)
Late submissions will not be accepted.
1.6 Presentation & Demo
5–7 minutes presentation + 3–5 minutes Q&A
Code walkthrough + live demo required
Formal PPT not mandatory
All team members encouraged to participate
1.7 Technical Requirements
Bring your own laptop and required hardware
Internet will be provided (offline backup recommended)
Organizers not responsible for participant-side technical failures
1.8 Intellectual Property
Participants retain full ownership
GDG may showcase projects for promotional purposes
1.9 Judging & Results
Judges’ decisions are final
Results announced at the end of the hackathon
Organizing committee’s decision is binding in case of disputes
1.10 General Rules
Food and refreshments will be provided
ID cards must be worn at all times
Organizers reserve the right to modify rules with prior notice
2. Judging Criteria (Total: 100 Points)
Evaluation Structure
Round 1: 30%
Round 2: 30%
Final Round: 40%
1. Innovation & Creativity (25 points)
Originality
Creative problem-solving
Uniqueness
2. Technical Implementation (25 points)
Code quality
Use of technologies
Scalability & efficiency
Technical complexity
3. Functionality & Completeness (20 points)
Working prototype
Feature completeness
Bug-free execution
UI/UX quality
4. Impact & Usefulness (15 points)
Real-world applicability
Community/user impact
Effectiveness
5. Presentation & Documentation (10 points)
Code explanation clarity
Documentation quality
Understanding of project
Q&A performance
6. Design & User Experience (5 points)
Visual appeal
Interface intuitiveness
Overall UX
3. Prize Distribution
First Place – ₹8,000
Best overall project demonstrating excellence across all criteria
Second Place – ₹5,000
Outstanding technical merit and innovation
Third Place – ₹3,000
Creative project with strong execution
Total Prize Pool: ₹17,000
Prizes will be distributed equally among team members. Winners must provide necessary details for disbursement.
3.1 Special Mentions (₹1,000 Prize Each)
A first-year team may be recognized for:
Best Use of Technology
Most Innovative Idea
Best Beginner Project