Devfusion 2.0- The Developers Hackathon

Event Timeline: Registrations (1st May – 15th May, 5:00 PM IST): Register via Unstop; all team members must be registered before the deadline Round 1 – Aptitude (From 1st May): Online test for Team Leader only Round 2 – Project Submission (15th–17th May): Excel sheet submission with project details Round 3 – Hackathon (17th–27th May): 10-day build window; problem statement revealed at start Round 4 – Interview & Code Review (30th–31st May): Live evaluation with judges Round 5 – Results: Declared within 5 business days post final round Eligibility: Open to students from any college/university Team size: 1 to 3 members Each participant must have a separate Unstop account One participant can participate in only one team No CGPA or degree restrictions Registration Rules: Registration is free and only valid through Unstop Valid portfolio, GitHub, or project links are mandatory Incomplete or fake submissions will be rejected No registrations accepted after the deadline Round 1 – Aptitude: Only the Team Leader participates Includes logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude, and programming basics External help or collaboration is strictly prohibited Round 2 – Project Submission: Team Leader submits a single Excel sheet for all members Required details: Member Name Project Name Live URL GitHub Repository Link All projects must be: Fully deployed and functional Publicly accessible Linked with public GitHub repositories Broken or private links will not be considered Round 3 – Hackathon: 10-day development window Problem statement released at the official start time Pre-built projects are not allowed Participants may use: Any technology stack Open-source libraries (must be disclosed) AI tools for support only Submission Requirements: Live deployed project link Public GitHub repository with commit history Demo video (3–5 minutes) README documentation Short project write-up (100–200 words) Round 4 – Interview & Code Review: 15–20 minute live session with judges Teams explain architecture, logic, and decisions Attendance is mandatory for prize eligibility Round 5 – Results: Results shared via Unstop and email Judges' decisions are final Judging Criteria: Code Quality – 25 points Functionality – 25 points UI/UX Design – 20 points Tech Stack – 15 points Documentation – 10 points Demo & Presentation – 5 points Participation Rules: Do’s: Work only within your registered team Maintain proper commit history Use open-source tools responsibly Stay respectful and professional Don’ts: No external assistance No pre-built or copied projects No plagiarism No public sharing of problem statements or solutions Code Of Conduct: Maintain professionalism throughout the event No harassment or disrespectful behavior Do not contact judges directly Report issues only through Unstop Disqualification Criteria: Plagiarism or copied work Fake profiles or multiple registrations Missing mandatory rounds Misconduct or rule violations Fully AI-generated submissions without originality AI Tools Policy: AI tools are allowed for assistance Core implementation must be original Overdependence on AI may result in penalties Intellectual Property: Participants retain ownership of their work Organizers may showcase projects with credits Third-party tools/assets must be credited General Terms: Organizers may update rules when necessary Continued participation implies acceptance Final decisions rest with organizers Participants are responsible for internet and device setup