Code-e-Manipal 2.0

Welcome to the Code-e-Manipal 2.0 - by LearnIT at Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ)! About the Opportunity: LearnIT, the official IT club of Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ), proudly presents Code-ए-Manipal 2.0, the second edition of one of MUJ’s flagship hackathons, an exciting offline coding challenge designed to ignite the passion for problem-solving and innovation among its students. Building on the success of its first edition, Code-ए-Manipal 2.0 brings together innovators, developers, and problem-solvers to ideate, build, and transform bold ideas into impactful solutions. This event is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your technical prowess and collaborative spirit in a competitive yet supportive environment. Eligibility: Open to all university/college students, with engineering, science and management backgrounds, nationally and internationally. Each team must have 1 – 6 members. Interdisciplinary and inter-college collaboration is encouraged. Registration: Registration is mandatory for all teams. Only the team leader needs to register on behalf of the entire team. Platform: Unstop Registration Window: September 27th, 2026 (00:00 IST) – October 10th, 2026 (23:59 IST) Participation Fees: INR 59 per person (MUJ students) INR 89 per person (Non- MUJ students) Mixed Teams: Participants are allowed to make inter college team but all the team member need to be present on the day of offline round if qualified. Fees are non-refundable. The registration fee for round 2 is INR 219 (MUJ students) and INR 250 (Non- MUJ studnets) to be paid only if qualified for round 2 that is the offline round. Only teams with successful registration and fee payment will be eligible for the Round 1 shortlisting process. Themes / Tracks: Projects must fall under one of the following tracks: AI/ML HealthTech FinTech/ EdTech Cybersecurity Generative AI & LLMs Multi-Agent Systems Gaming & Immersive Tech Smart City and Infrastructure Open Innovation Round 1 – Elimination Round: Attempt the 10-question online assessment. Complete the assessment within the 10-minute time limit. Questions cover Programming Fundamentals, Logical Reasoning, CS Fundamentals, and Problem Solving. No negative marking. Participants meeting the required qualification score will be shortlisted for Round 2 – the Offline Hackathon at Manipal University Jaipur. Shortlisted teams will be notified by October 11, 2026 and invited to the offline round at Manipal University Jaipur. Offline Event Support: Manipal University Jaipur will provide: Electricity and Wi-Fi Classrooms and desks Food and refreshments (Lunch and dinner for all the participants on Day 1 and Breakfast the following day for the Finalists) Basic sleeping arrangements (mattresses) Teams may submit requests to room admins for any additional resources needed. Offline Event Dates (Final Round): Venue: Manipal University Jaipur Dates: October 15– 16, 2026 All team members must be physically present for presentation and Q&A. Evaluation will include live demo, pitch, and in-depth questioning by judges. Results and Prize Distribution: Winners will be announced during the closing ceremony of the event. Goodies and non-monetary prizes will be distributed during the ceremony itself. Any monetary prizes, if applicable, will be processed after the event via official channels and will not be disbursed on the same day. Top-performing projects may also receive incubation support and networking opportunities. Certification: All participants will receive Certificates of Participation endorsed by Manipal University Jaipur. Finalists will receive Special Recognition Certificates. Disqualification Rules: Any form of plagiarism, unethical conduct, or rule violation will result in immediate disqualification. Projects must be built by the team members only. Use of GenAI tools must be transparent and limited to ideation or support. Room admins and core team members will actively monitor fairness. Campus Conduct and Professionalism: Participants must always maintain professional behaviour. Accessing restricted areas or labs without permission is strictly prohibited. This is an inter-collegiate event promoting collaboration, innovation, and mutual respect — treat everyone with courtesy.