Specathon 2026

Details: Event Name: Specathon - 2026 Dates: 11th and 12th September’2026 Duration: 36 Hours Venue: St. Peter’s Engineering College, Medchal, Telangana Introduction: Specathon is a 36-hour national-level hackathon organized by GRADIENT CLUB, the technical club of the Department of CSE(Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) of St. Peter’s Engineering College. It is an intensive event where participants from various colleges and states collaborate to build innovative projects within a limited time frame. Website url:-  https://specathon-2026.gradientclub.in/ Registration Guidelines: Eligibility: Open to all undergraduate students from recognized institutions. Team Formation: Teams should consist of 2-4 members. Interdisciplinary teams are encouraged. A participant can only be a member of one team. Registration Deadline: 20th August 2026 Selection Process: Teams will be shortlisted based on their submitted abstracts. Shortlisted teams will be notified via email on or before 23rd August’2025. NOTE: If your team is shortlisted, each team member has to pay ₹400 to cover accommodation and food during the event dates. Team Rules: Team Composition: Teams must have a minimum of 2 members and a maximum of 4 members. Code of Conduct: Teams must adhere to the principles of fair play. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited. Use of external libraries and frameworks is allowed, provided they are open-source and properly cited. Project Submission: Teams must maintain a project log, documenting their progress, challenges, and solutions. Guidelines for Participation: Workspace: Teams will be provided with a workspace equipped with internet access, power outlets, and basic Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops and other necessary equipment. If the team uses hardware for their project they must bring their own prototypes. Review Sessions: There will be multiple review sessions to assess the progress of the projects in the span of 2 days. Teams should be prepared to present their work at each review stage. Teams should be ready with their progress report before review sessions. Domains for Participation: Participants are encouraged to choose one of the following domains for their projects: Artificial Intelligence Cyber Security Data Science Agriculture Waste Management Block Chain Auto Tech IoT ( Internet of Things) Open Innovation Low Poverty Stages of the Hackathon: Day 1: 11th September’2026 Inauguration : The event will be inaugurated by esteemed guests and industry experts. Teams will be briefed on the event schedule and guidelines. Hackathon Commences : Teams will begin working on their projects. First Review: Teams will present their project ideas and initial plans. Reviewers will assess the feasibility and innovation of the proposed solutions. Lunch Break (1:30 PM - 2:30 PM) Second Review: Teams will showcase their progress, including design and development work. Reviewers will provide feedback and suggest improvements. Snacks Break (6:30 PM - 7:00 PM) Dinner Break (8:30 PM - 9:30 PM) Third Review : Teams will demonstrate the functionality of their code and prototypes. Reviewers will evaluate the technical implementation and usability. Day 2: 12th September’2026 Entertainment and Refreshments :   Fun activities to help participants relax and re-energize. Singing, dancing, and other performances. Hackathon Resumes : Breakfast Break  Fourth Review : Teams will present their near-final projects, including front-end, back-end, and integrated functionalities. Reviewers will assess the completeness and coherence of the projects. Lunch Break (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM) Final Review : The top teams will present their final projects to the review panel. Teams will use a projector to demonstrate their work in detail. Closing Ceremony and Announcement of Winners (5:00 PM): The winners will be announced and awarded prizes. A closing speech by the organizers and guests. Judging Criteria: Innovation and Creativity: How unique and original is the project? Technical Implementation: The quality of the code, architecture, and technology stack. Usability and Design: How user-friendly and visually appealing is the project? Impact and Feasibility: The potential real-world impact and market viability of the project. Presentation: The clarity and effectiveness of the project presentation. Prizes: Cash Prize Worth Up to Rs.60,000/- Along with Participation Certificate. Accommodation and Amenities: Accommodation: Accommodation will be provided for all participants throughout the event, until its conclusion. Food and Refreshments: Participants will receive meals and refreshments throughout the event.