InnovateX

About the Hackathon InnovateX 2026 is a premier hackathon organized by the Code Club of Government Engineering College, Jamui, under our annual fest AARAMBH 3.0. The event is designed to foster innovation, problem-solving, and technical skills by bringing together students from diverse backgrounds to build impactful solutions. Team Formation: Team size: Minimum 2 and Maximum 4 members Inter-college teams are allowed Interdisciplinary teams are encouraged Eligibility: Open to all B.Tech students (any year / any branch) Participants must register on Unstop Each participant can be part of only one team. Hackathon Process & Format: The hackathon will be conducted in two competitive rounds: Round 1: Idea & PPT Submission (Online) Participants are required to submit a PPT including: Problem Statement Proposed Solution Technical Architecture Expected Impact Feasibility & Implementation Plan Evaluation Criteria: Innovation & Creativity Feasibility Technical Approach Impact of the solution Top teams will be shortlisted for the final round. Round 2: 24-Hour Offline Grand Finale Shortlisted teams will be invited to participate in a 24-hour non-stop hackathon at: Government Engineering College, Jamui During this round, teams will: Develop a working prototype Present their solution Demonstrate live implementation Duration: Round 1: Online submission phase Round 2: 24-hour continuous hackathon Rules & Guidelines: Participation is allowed only in registered teams of 2–4 members. Teams must submit original ideas and solutions. Any form of plagiarism or copied work will lead to immediate disqualification. Use of AI tools (such as code assistants, generative AI, etc.) is permitted. However, the core idea, system architecture, and implementation must be developed by the team members themselves. Teams are required to build their prototype during the hackathon duration. Pre-built or previously developed complete projects are strictly not allowed. Participants must bring their own laptops, chargers, necessary hardware, and development tools. Internet access and basic infrastructure will be provided by the organizing team. All participants must carry a valid college ID card during the offline final round. The decision of the judges will be final and binding in all evaluation matters. The organizing committee reserves the right to modify rules, schedule, or evaluation criteria in case of unforeseen circumstances. Any damage to college property or violation of campus policies will lead to strict disciplinary action. Judging Criteria: Innovation & Creativity (25%) Technical Implementation (25%) Feasibility (20%) Impact & Usefulness (20%) Presentation & Demo (10%) Perks & Rewards: Cash Prizes Certificates for all participants Networking opportunities Real hackathon experience Problem Statements / Themes: Healthcare Innovation Defense & Cyber Security Agriculture & Rural Development Smart Education & EdTech Smart Cities & IoT AI / ML & Emerging Technologies Open Innovation Teams are encouraged to focus on real-world problems and build scalable, impactful solutions.