CARE HACKATHON ’25

GUIDELINES:

This hackathon is open to all engineering students from colleges within India.
Interested students must register on the designated link by submitting their details on or before 03-Mar-2025.
The list of teams who have submitted the presentation will be officially communicated via email with their assigned panel desks on 06-Mar-2025.
E-certificates of participation will be issued to those who register and attend the prelims presentation.
Participants must arrange their own travel and accommodation. Accommodation will not be provided on campus. There will be no TA/DA for the participants
Lunch and refreshments will be provided to participants during the finale.
Code of Conduct: Participants should adhere to a code of conduct that promotes inclusivity, respect, and professionalism. Any form of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated.
Organizers reserve the right to make changes to the Hackathon rules, format, or prizes at any time. Any modifications will be communicated to the participants in a clear and timely manner.
Participants must adhere to all guidelines, deadlines, and instructions provided by the Hackathon Committee.
For queries, participants can contact via email at iic@care.ac.in or through the provided contact number.

Team Composition & Registration:

Each team must consist of four members.
The registration fee per team is ₹300. The registration fee is nonrefundable.
The team captain must complete the registration process through the provided Google Form by entering all team details. To register, use this Google Form link; click here
Detailed guidelines for payment can be accessed via the links below: Video Guide— click here
While projects based on predefined themes are encouraged, student-driven innovative ideas will also be considered.

Competition Format:

Preliminary Round (Ideation Phase)

- The preliminary round will be conducted online via the link provided in the official email notification.
- Teams must present their ideas using the provided PPT template.
- Each presentation, including the Q&A session, will have a time limit of 5 to 10 minutes.

A panel of judges will evaluate presentations based on the following criteria:
1. Innovation—Originality and uniqueness of the idea.
2. Feasibility—Practicality and implementation.
3. Impact & Benefits—Societal contributions and advantages.

Finale (Project Presentation)

The finale will be held offline at the CARE Campus, where teams will present their innovative solutions.
Selected candidates must carry an email confirmation (hard copy) with their college identification cards for verification.
Carrying a valid photo ID proof is mandatory for participation.
Finalist teams will present their solutions to the judging panel.
Teams may showcase a prototype or a working demonstration as part of their presentation.
The three best-performing teams will be selected and awarded prizes along with certificates of excellence.The prizes are as follows:
- 1st Place – ₹25,000
- 2nd Place – ₹15,000
- 3rd Place—₹10,000