Bit N Build - Around the World 2026

Rules and Guidelines: Preliminary Round: There will be Round 1 of Bit N Build open to all colleges across India. Winners of Round 1 will qualify to compete in the final round of Bit N Build. Eligibility: The participants must participate for the preliminary round in their respective states only. Team Formation: Individual participation is not allowed. Teams can consist of 2 to 4 members. Participants can form their own teams. The team can have people from different colleges, but everyone must be from the same state. Duration: The hackathon will run for a span of 24 hours for the final round which will be held at Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering Code of Conduct: All participants must maintain a respectful and inclusive environment. Any form of discrimination, harassment, or disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated. Original Work: All projects must be original and developed during the 24-hour hackathon. The use of pre-existing projects or substantial pre-written code is not allowed, if found it may lead to immediate disqualification from the hackathon. Submission Requirements: Projects must be submitted before the specified 24-hour deadline. Submissions should include a clear project description, demo, and any necessary documentation. Participants are required to update their GitHub repositories and push code at least once every 3 hours during the hackathon. Technology Stack: Participants are free to use any programming languages, frameworks, and tools. It is recommended to disclose the technology stack used in the project. Judging Criteria: Projects will be judged based on creativity, technical complexity, practicality, and overall presentation. Judges' decisions are final. General Instructions: Shortlisted teams traveling for the grand finale will be eligible to receive reimbursement for to & from journey via 2nd class sleeper railway fare. Meals will be provided to all the participants throughout the duration of the hackathon.