AfterHours 1.0

Round 1 — Pre-Qualification: 18 October 2026: Multiple problem statements will be released and the Pre-Qualification Round begins. Teams must choose one problem statement and submit a PPT presenting their proposed solution within the specified deadline. 25 October 2026: Shortlisted teams will be announced. Round 2 — 24-Hour Hackathon: Shortlisted teams will choose one theme from the themes provided by the organizers. Teams must develop a working prototype addressing a problem within their chosen theme and present it through a live demonstration before the judging panel. The problem statement submitted during Pre-Qualification cannot be reused. Reusing the same problem statement will result in disqualification. Key Rules: Teams must follow all announced deadlines and submission requirements. The final project must comply with hackathon guidelines and represent the team's own work. Plagiarism, unauthorized copying, fraudulent submissions, impersonation, and interference with another team's work are prohibited. Rule violations may result in penalties or disqualification. The decision of the judging panel and Organizing Committee shall be final. Important Note: Please refer to the official AfterHours 1.0 hackathon website for complete rules, guidelines, updates, and other important information. Participants must also ensure they have joined all required official communication groups to receive important announcements and updates.