Instructions
Hackathon Theme
In this 24-hour hackathon:
1️⃣ Each team will receive a fixed budget of ₹2000.
2️⃣ Procure all your components exclusively from our component list.
3️⃣ Design and build a functional, innovative project using only those components.
5️⃣ Showcase your creativity, smart planning, and technical skills — all within real-world constraints.
Choose boldly, design cleverly, and build something remarkable.
Schedule & Key Timelines
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | Inauguration |
| 11:00 AM | Hackathon starts |
| 02:00 PM | First review |
| 10:00 PM | Second review |
| 09:00 AM | Third review |
| 11:00 AM | Final call - Hackathon Ends |
| 12:00 PM | Final review |
| 03:30 PM | valedictory |
Notes:
- Teams must finalize and submit their component list before 24th SEPTEMBER 6PM.
- All final project work must be completed by the alloted time.
Team Guidelines
- Team size: 3 to 4 members per team.
- Solo participation: Not allowed — teamwork is essential for this hackathon.
- Teams must strictly adhere to the budget allocated for component procurement.
- All components issued for the hackathon must be returned once the event concludes.
- If you’d like to keep the projects or components after the hackathon, you can purchase them by paying the equivalent amount in real currency for the virtual credits you used.
- Please ensure while ordering, you include your team number when placing your order for smooth processing.
- Each team is responsible for managing and using their own components throughout the hackathon.
- All project work must be completed on-site during hackathon hours no pre-built solutions or external work allowed.
- Teams must maintain a collaborative, respectful, and positive atmosphere at all times.
- Final deliverables, including the prototype/demo and presentation, must be ready before the judgment.
Description of Judging Criteria
Virtual Currency Mapping – Budget Utilization
Each team will receive a virtual budget of ₹2000 to "purchase" components and materials for their project. They can spend up to ₹2000.To promote strategic budgeting, teams will earn points based on how much of the budget they save, as per the following scale:
| Amount Saved (₹) | Bonus Points |
|---|---|
| ₹901 – ₹2000 | 10 points |
| ₹801 – ₹900 | 9 points |
| ₹701 – ₹800 | 8 points |
| ₹601 – ₹700 | 7 points |
| ₹501 – ₹600 | 6 points |
| ₹401 – ₹500 | 5 points |
| ₹301 – ₹400 | 4 points |
| ₹201 – ₹300 | 3 points |
| ₹101 – ₹200 | 2 points |
| ₹1 – ₹100 | 1 point |
| ₹0 | 0 points |
Spend wisely, and save smart to earn extra points!
Social Media Engagement – Judging Criteria
Each team can earn up to 10 points based on how they showcase their project on social media. Make sure to both tag and collabrate with instagram page @pcbcupid & @tech_club_ssn
| Type of Post | Points |
|---|---|
| Image post | 2 points |
| Video post (Reel or any video format) | 5 points |
| Engagement on Instagram (likes, shares, comments, reach) | Up to 5 points |
Guidelines:
1️⃣ Engagement points will be calculated based on Instagram only.
2️⃣ Need to collab the instagram post with both Pcbcupid & tech_club_ssn for final engagement count.
3️⃣ You can also post on LinkedIn, X (Twitter), or YouTube — while not scored, it's highly appreciated!
4️⃣ More engagement = More points up to 5 bonus points based on views reach(5000views=5points).
Use this opportunity to creatively showcase your project and inspire others!
Presentation & Documentation – Judging Criteria
Presentation: Teams are free to present their project in any format they choose — get as creative as you like!
Documentation (To be submitted in Word or google docs format via the provided drive link):
| Category | Marks |
|---|---|
| List of hardware components used | 2 |
| Pin configuration and circuit connections | 3 |
| Circuit design/schematic diagrams | 5 |
| Code (with comments, if applicable) | 5 |
| Software/tools used | 2 |
| Clear pictures of the setup/prototype | 5 |
| Working explanation and output | 7 |
| Applications and other relevant details | 1 |
📌 Note: Well-organized and complete documentation will contribute significantly to your score. Upload it in Word or google docs format using the Drive link provided
Submission Details
- All teams must submit their final deliverables before juding.
- Project prototype/demo (ready to be showcased to judges).
- Teams will present their projects live during the demo
- Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Code of Conduct & Ethics
- All participants must maintain a respectful and inclusive environment throughout the event.
- Collaboration within your team is strongly encouraged, but cross-team sharing of solutions or components is not allowed.
- Plagiarism or using pre-built projects is strictly prohibited. All work must be original and completed during the hackathon.
- Follow all safety protocols when handling electronic components and equipment.
- Any form of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and may lead to instant disqualification.
- Decisions by the organizing team and judges are final and must be respected.
Judging Criteria
Each team will be evaluated based on the following categories.
| Category | Description | Score Range |
|---|---|---|
| Innovation & Creativity | How original, unique, or clever is the idea and approach? | 1–10 |
| Technical Implementation | Functionality, complexity, and how well the system actually works. | 1–40 |
| Efficient Budget Use | Did the team manage their virtual money wisely? Were they strategic in spending? | 1–10 |
| Presentation & Documentation | Clarity of explanation, teamwork, live demo success, and ability to respond effectively. | 1–30 |
| Social Media Engagement | How innovatively the team showcases their project on social media (e.g., reels/posts), and the engagement it gets. | 1–10 |
We wish you the best of luck and look forward to seeing your amazing creations.