The Anvil Hackathon

Description: The Anvil Hackathon is a 24-hour, high-intensity, on-campus hackathon bringing together ~600 participants from across India to build innovative, real-world technology solutions. Participants will work in teams to design and develop functional prototypes, with mentorship support for system design, debugging, and product development, culminating in a live demo and evaluation round. ₹50,000 prize pool with cash rewards and certificates for top-performing teams Round 1: Application & Shortlisting Register individually and form a team of 2–4 members Submit details including: GitHub profile / repository (previous work or projects) LinkedIn profile Technical background and preferred tech stack Teams will be evaluated based on: Prior project experience Technical skills and stack familiarity Overall profile and build experience Teams meeting the eligibility criteria and demonstrating sufficient technical capability will be shortlisted Shortlisted participants may be required to submit: Resume / CV Additional supporting details (if requested) Only shortlisted teams will advance to the final round Round 2: 24-Hour Hackathon Finale (On-Campus) A 24-hour, in-person hackathon conducted on campus Problem statements / themes will be released prior to the event Teams will: Design, build, and iterate on a functional prototype Receive mentorship support for debugging, system design, and development Work continuously throughout the hackathon duration Final deliverables include: Working prototype GitHub repository submission Optional demo and presentation Teams will present their solutions to judges during the final evaluation round Evaluation will be based on innovation, technical complexity, feasibility, impact, and presentation Eligibility: Open to everyone across India, including undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as working professionals There are no strict prerequisites or mandatory experience requirements to apply Participants from any technical or non-technical background are welcome Selection is based on the overall profile of the applicant, including prior work, projects, and technical exposure Applicants are encouraged to showcase their GitHub, LinkedIn, or any relevant work as part of the shortlisting process Final participation is subject to shortlisting based on the submitted application Team Rules: Teams must consist of a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 members Each team must occupy one confirmed slot for participation in the hackathon Team assignments are final and permanent Solo participation is not allowed; all participants must be part of a team Rules & Regulations: Participants must bring their own laptops, chargers, and required devices Teams must present a working prototype at the end of the hackathon Participants are required to stay on campus for the duration of the hackathon(Food will be provided in the campus) Teams must adhere to all guidelines and submission formats Accommodation will not be provided; participants must arrange their stay independently The decision of the judges will be final Registration Process: Step 1: Click on the “Register” button on the Unstop event page Step 2: Log in or sign up on Unstop using your email ID Step 3: Create or join a team Step 4: Submit your application details, including GitHub, LinkedIn, and other relevant information (if required) Step 5: After successful registration, your application will be considered for the shortlisting process All major updates including shortlisting results, waitlist movement, RSVP confirmations, and final selections will be communicated via the Whatsapp Community Get event highlights, updates, and announcements on our Instagram page. Disqualification Criteria: Plagiarism or copying code from external sources Submitting incomplete, invalid, or non-functional projects Misconduct or disruptive behaviour during the hackathon Judges decision will be final Evaluation Criteria: Innovation and originality Technical complexity Feasibility Impact and usefulness Demo and presentation quality Participation Advisory: Participants are advised to carry: Laptop with charger All necessary development tools and software are pre-installed Any additional accessories required for your project setup Note: Participants are welcome to explore nearby accommodation options or make stay arrangements based on their preference.