Hack the Web: 24-Hour Challenge

Guidelines:

• Eligibility:

  • Open to all undergraduate, postgraduate, and working professionals.
  • Participants must be aged 18+.

• Team Composition:

  • Teams of 2 to 5 members.
  • Inter-college teams are allowed.
  • Inter-specialization teams (members from different academic streams or domains) are allowed.

• Hackathon Format:

  • Total Duration: 24 hours non-stop.
  • Problem Statements: 3 diverse problem statements related to website development, digital transformation, and UX innovations.
  • Teams can choose any 1 problem statement to solve.
  • Tools, frameworks, and languages are open; teams can use any tech stack.

• Process:

  • Registration: Teams must register before the deadline.
  • Problem Statement Release: At the start of the hackathon.
  • Development Phase: Continuous 24-hour coding with mentoring checkpoints.
  • Submission: Final prototype/code with a demo video within 24 hours.
  • Evaluation & Results: Based on judging criteria.

• Judging Criteria:

  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Functionality & Technical Feasibility
  • UI/UX Design
  • Scalability
  • Presentation & Demo

Rules:

• All code must be written during the hackathon period — pre-existing codebases are not permitted.
• Use of open-source libraries, APIs, and frameworks is allowed.
• Teams must submit:
  • Source code
  • Deployment link (if applicable)
  • Demo video (max 5 minutes)
• Strict adherence to deadlines — no late submissions will be entertained.
• Any form of plagiarism or code copying will lead to disqualification.
• Respect fellow participants and maintain decorum throughout the event.

Bonus:

• Attractive cash prizes, certificates, and internship opportunities for winners.
• Participation certificates for all valid submissions.