Xen-O-Thon

Xen-O-Thon is not just a hackathon; it is a rebellion against the ordinary. Organized by Institution’s Innovation Council – Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Technology, 24+ hour National-Level Hybrid Hackathon where visionaries, coders, and designers converge to break the loop of "Code & Copy."We invite young innovators to step away from generic "To-Do List" apps and build deployable, unconventional solutions for tomorrow's problems. Whether you are exploring Agentic AI, architecting Decentralized Systems, or designing Sustainable Tech, this is your launchpad. Hackathon Tracks: The Areas of Impact: Xen-O-Thon is designed to solve real-world problems, not hypothetical ones. While creativity is encouraged, we are looking for deployable, logic-driven solutions in the following domains: AI & Automation (Beyond Wrappers) Don't just call an API. We are looking for Agentic Workflows, systems that can plan, execute, and verify actions autonomously. Web3 & Blockchain (Utility Over Hype) Move beyond tokens and speculation. Architect decentralized systems that bring Transparency and Trust to legacy industries. FinTech (The Next Billion Users) Build financial rails for the "Mobile-First" generation. We want solutions that make finance secure, accessible, and scam-proof. HealthTech (Care Beyond Clinics) Bridge the gap between patients and medical access. Leverage technology for Early Diagnosis and Remote Monitoring. Open Innovation (The Wildcard) Have a disruptive idea that doesn't fit a box? This track is for the Rebels. Identify a neglected problem in society and solve it with a unique, unconventional approach. ️Important Update: While you can start brainstorming on these directions immediately, the Specific Problem Statements (The Problem Matrix) for each track will be officially released on 15th February. Competition Structure: Xen-O-Thon follows a 3-Phase Hybrid Protocol designed to filter noise and prioritize quality. Phase 1: The Matrix (Registration & Ideation): Status: Online Action: Teams register and select a Track. Upon registration, you gain access to the Problem Matrix (3 specific challenges per track). Goal: Choose a problem statement and brainstorm a unique solution. Phase 2: The Blueprint (PPT Submission Round): Submission Deadline: March 11, 2026 Format: 7-8 Slide PPT (PDF Format) Task: Teams must submit a solution deck. We don't want code yet; we want Logic & Architecture. PPT Content Requirements: Problem Analysis (Why is this urgent?) The Innovation (What makes it unique/Anti-Boring?) System Architecture (Block diagram of how it works) Tech Stack (Tools, Frameworks, APIs used) Implementation Roadmap (Plan for the 24-hour build) ️Important Note: You do not need to design the presentation from scratch. We will provide an Official Xen-O-Thon PPT Template upon registration. All teams must strictly follow this layout to ensure fairness. We are judging your Logic, not your graphic design skills. Selection: The Top 100-120 Teams will be shortlisted for the Offline Grand Finale based on the logic and feasibility of their blueprint. Phase 3: The Build (Offline Grand Finale): Date: March 19, 2026 | Venue: GTBIT, New Delhi Format: 24+ Hour Hackathon Action: Shortlisted teams enter the arena to turn their PPT into Code. Fresh Start: All GitHub repositories must be initialized fresh at the venue. The 12th Hour Twist: A surprise constraint will be introduced mid-hackathon to test your team's adaptability. Grand Pitch: The top teams will pitch their live prototypes to industry judges. Judging Criteria: Innovation & Originality: Is the idea unique? (Direct clones of existing tutorials will be penalized). Technical Complexity: Usage of the tech stack and the robustness of the system architecture. Feasibility & Execution: Does the prototype actually work? Is the code clean and deployable? Impact Potential: Does this solution genuinely solve a human or industrial problem? Adaptability: How well did the team handle the "12th Hour Twist"? Event Guidelines: Eligibility: Open to all undergraduate students from engineering and non-engineering backgrounds across India. Team Size: Teams must consist of 2 to 4 members. Inter-college teams are allowed and encouraged. Submission Format: Phase 2 (PPT) must be submitted via Unstop in PDF format. Code Integrity: Plagiarism is strictly prohibited. Pre-built projects will lead to immediate disqualification during the Git Audit. IP Rights: The intellectual property of the project remains with the participating team along with the organising team. Evaluation: The decision of the judges and organizing committee will be final and binding.