Duration & Eligibility

Duration

2 Hours

Prerequisites to Participate

Completed Java/Python Essentials and Java/Python Collections Data Structure Bootcamps

Hackathon Format

1) Welcome & Kickoff (10 mins)

• Theme overview and judging criteria

• Quick rules walkthrough

2) Problem Reveal & Team Setup (20 mins)

• Define problem statement

• Form teams of 3–4 members

3) Coding Spring (75 mins)

• Build console apps using core Java/Python

• No external libraries unless approved

4) Project Demos & Judging (15 mins)

• Team give a 2 min team demo, judged by criteria

• Winners announced at the end of the event

Hackathon Rules

Team Size

• Teams of 3 to 4 members only

• Teams will be formed randomly on the event day

Allowed Tools

• Use Java 17+ or Python 3+ with any IDE (IntelliJ, PyCharm

• Only standard libraries are allowed

Project Scope

• Build console-based apps during the hackathon

• Code must be original (no external copying)

Code Submission

• Submit as a .zip file or GitHub link

• Include README.txt with team name, members & instructions

Judging Criteria (20 Points Total)

• Creativity - 5 Points

• Code Quality - 5 Points

• User Interaction - 5 Points

• Relevance to Theme - 5 Points

Code of Conduct & What to Expect

Behavior & Ethics

• Be respectful to mentors, teammates, and volunteers

• Strictly no plagiarism or foul play

• Ask for help if you're stuck — mentors are here to support!

What to Expect

• A fun, fast-paced coding challenge

• Collaborative learning and teamwork

• Certificates and recognition for standout teams