Multiverse: National Level 30 Hours Hackathon

Eligibility: Open to Undergraduate and Postgraduate students Students from all colleges are eligible Team participation is mandatory Team Formation: Team size: 2–4 members Inter-college teams: Allowed Inter-specialization teams: Allowed and encouraged Hackathon Format: Duration: 30 continuous hours Runs without scheduled breaks Problem statements released at the start of the event Each team selects one problem statement and develops a working solution during the hackathon Hackathon Stages: Ideation & Problem Understanding Development & Implementation Final Demonstration & Evaluation Problem Statements & Domains: Multiple problem statements released at the beginning Solutions may fall under: Software-based solutions Hardware-based solutions IoT solutions Embedded systems (hardware + software integration) Evaluation Criteria: Understanding of the problem statement Technical depth and implementation Innovation and originality Practical feasibility and real-world impact Final demonstration and explanation Rules & Guidelines: All work must be completed strictly within the 30-hour duration Plagiarism, reuse of existing projects, or pre-built solutions → immediate disqualification Teams must demonstrate and clearly explain their solution to the judging panel Any form of malpractice or unfair practice → disqualification Decision of the judging panel is final and binding Wi-Fi connectivity provided by organizers Teams must bring their own extension boxes/power strips Teams working on hardware, IoT, or embedded solutions must bring all required components (sensors, modules, accessories) Organizers will not provide hardware components or development kits