Haxplore

HaXplore is the flagship hackathon of CodeFest, the annual technical fest organized by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT (BHU) Varanasi. This prestigious event serves as a national-level platform that brings together innovative and motivated minds from diverse domains to ideate, collaborate, and develop impactful technological solutions. HaXplore fosters an environment of creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving, encouraging participants to push the boundaries of innovation and translate ideas into meaningful prototypes with real-world relevance. Problem Statements: The detailed problem statements can be found in the attached document titled HaXplore’26. The document consists of four distinct themes, each elaborated in separate sections. Teams are required to select one theme only and base their entire solution and submission on the chosen theme. Rules and Regulations: Participants must join the official CodeFest’26 Discord server for announcements, updates, and important communications. The hackathon will be conducted over the period: 31st January (00:00) to 3rd February (23:59). All participants are expected to adhere to ethical conduct and professional standards throughout the event. Any form of plagiarism, misconduct, or unfair practices will result in immediate disqualification. The decisions made by the organizing committee and judges shall be final and binding. Registration and Team Formation: The hackathon is open to all college students across India. Teams may consist of a maximum of 3 members. Each participant must complete individual registration on: The Unstop platform. Registration Timeline: Opens: 15 January 2026 at 12:00. Closes: 29 January 2026 at 23:59. Teams must confirm their participation and submit team details before the registration deadline. Late registrations will not be accepted under any circumstances. Hackathon Timeline & Submission Details: The hackathon will officially commence on 31st January at 00:00. Problem themes will be announced at the start of the event via email. Teams may work on their ideas and develop prototypes during the hackathon window. Final prototype submission and presentation deadline: 2nd February 2026 at 23:59. Prototype Submission and Presentation: Teams must submit: A functional prototype. A detailed presentation. Submissions will be evaluated based on: Creativity and originality, Functionality and feasibility, Impact and relevance of the solution. Shortlisted teams will be invited to present their prototype before the judging panel. Submission Guidelines: Problem statements will be released via email at the start of the event. All submissions must be made through the Unstop platform before the deadline. Submissions after the deadline will not be considered. GitHub Repository Requirements: Each team must create a public GitHub repository for their project. The repository must be created only after the official release of problem statements. Teams are expected to maintain regular commits to demonstrate consistent progress. Documentation Requirements: Participants must provide comprehensive documentation covering: Clear alignment with the chosen problem statement, Explanation of the solution architecture, Detailed implementation methodology, Setup and usage instructions. Code Quality Standards: Code should be: Well-structured, Properly commented, Easy to understand. Teams must follow industry-standard best practices and coding conventions. Demonstration Requirements: Teams are required to submit: A video demonstration showcasing the features and functionality of the solution, A presentation explaining the problem, approach, and results. Clear instructions must be provided to run and test the project. Evaluation Criteria: Submissions will be evaluated based on the following parameters: Innovation and Creativity – Originality and uniqueness of the solution, Technical Complexity – Depth and sophistication of the implementation, Use of Advanced Technologies – Bonus consideration for novel or emerging technologies, User Experience – Design, usability, and intuitiveness, Documentation Quality – Clarity, completeness, and structure, Code Quality – Readability, organization, and adherence to standards. Results: The hackathon has concluded successfully. Final results have been officially announced on the CodeFest Instagram page: codefest_iitbhu.