Rules

  • This is an individual hackathon. Team submissions are not allowed.

  • All projects must be built during the hackathon period.

  • Participants must use Google Gemini AI in their project’s core functionality.

  • Participants must submit their project on Devpost before the submission deadline.

  • Use of open-source libraries and frameworks is allowed, but the core logic must be your own work.

  • Plagiarism or copying existing projects will result in disqualification.

  • Participants must follow the code of conduct and maintain respectful behavior during the event.

  • Judges’ decisions will be final.

Dates

  • Hackathon Date: 11 March 2026

  • Start Time: 11:00 AM IST

  • End Time: 4:00 PM IST

  • Submission Deadline: 11 March 2026, 3:00 PM IST

  • Results Announcement: 11 March 2026, 3:45 PM IST

Eligibility

  • This hackathon is open to all students of the college.

  • Participants must register officially to participate.

  • Basic programming knowledge is recommended but not mandatory.

  • Participants must have access to a laptop and internet connection.

  • Only individual participation is allowed.

Project and Submission Requirements

  • The project must be built individually during the hackathon.

  • The project must use Google Gemini AI in some meaningful way.

  • Participants must submit their project on Devpost.

  • Submission must include:

    • Project description

    • Demo video

    • Source code (GitHub link)

    • Screenshots or demo (optional but recommended)

  • Late submissions will not be accepted.

Prizes

  • 🥇 Winner: Certificate of Achievement + Recognition

  • 🥈 Runner-up: Certificate of Excellence

  • 🏅 All Participants: Participation Certificate

(Additional rewards and recognition may be provided based on project quality and innovation.)

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

Projects will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • Innovation and Creativity (25%)
    Originality and uniqueness of the idea.

  • Use of Gemini AI (25%)
    How effectively Gemini AI is integrated and used.

  • Technical Implementation (20%)
    Functionality, technical complexity, and working prototype.

  • Impact and Practical Use (15%)
    Real-world usefulness and problem-solving potential.

  • Presentation and Demo (15%)
    Clarity of explanation and quality of demonstration.

 

Winners will be selected by the judging panel based on the overall score across all criteria.