CypherVerse

Eligibility: The hackathon is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from any college or university. Participants from any specialization or academic background are allowed. Inter-college teams are allowed. Inter-specialization teams are allowed. Team Size: Each team must consist of 2–4 members. A participant can be part of only one team. Hackathon Format: CypherVerse follows a unique card-based challenge format instead of traditional hackathon themes. Step 1 – Cypher Card Selection: At the start of the event, teams will choose one of four Cypher Cards. Each card contains a QR code that directs teams to the CypherVerse challenge platform. Step 2 – Platform Access: Teams must scan the QR code and enter their Team Number on the platform. Step 3 – Generator Selection: Teams must select a Generator that represents their innovation pathway. Step 4 – Theme Selection: Teams must select a theme category from the dropdown menu available on the platform. Step 5 – Add-On Challenge: After selecting the theme, a challenge card will appear containing an Add-On requirement related to that theme. The project must incorporate this Add-On feature or constraint. Open Theme Option: One special Cypher Card unlocks the Open Theme, allowing teams to build any project idea without restrictions. Project Submission: Teams may be required to submit: Project description. Source code or GitHub repository. Prototype. Presentation or pitch deck. Evaluation Criteria: Projects will be evaluated based on: Innovation and creativity. Technical implementation. Relevance to the theme and Add-On challenge. Feasibility and real-world impact. Quality of presentation. Rules: Teams must select only one Cypher Card at the beginning of the event. Once a card is selected, it cannot be changed. The project must follow the assigned theme and Add-On challenge. All projects must be original and developed during the hackathon. Use of open-source libraries and frameworks is allowed. Plagiarism or copying existing projects will lead to immediate disqualification. Each participant can be part of only one team. Teams must submit their projects before the final submission deadline. Any form of misconduct or unfair practice will result in disqualification. The decision of the judges and organizing team will be final. Join the WhatsApp Group for further updates: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FxmpuFa0ivA2ROxgyCo6BY