Code Yudh - Battle of Codes

Code Yudh – Battle of Codes: The Department of Computer Science and Engineering proposes to host Code Yudh – Battle of Codes on 27–28 October, 2026. This hackathon aims to bring together creative, technically skilled, and innovative minds from diverse engineering disciplines to collaboratively design and develop solutions for real-world challenges. The hackathon will be organized in a hybrid format, beginning with an online screening round based on PPT submissions, followed by an offline 24-hour final hackathon for shortlisted teams. Key Objectives: Foster Innovation & Creativity: Encourage participants to explore emerging technologies and develop innovative solutions to real-world problems. Build Problem-Solving Competence: Challenge participants to apply their technical, analytical, and creative skills to solve complex problems. Encourage Collaborative Learning: Promote teamwork, interdisciplinary collaboration, knowledge sharing, and peer learning. Promote Emerging Technologies: Provide participants with an opportunity to work with modern technologies such as AI/ML, Cloud Computing, IoT, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, and Web & Mobile Technologies. Transform Ideas into Working Solutions: Enable participants to turn their ideas into functional prototypes within an intensive 24-hour development challenge. Enable Industry & Academic Connect: Provide opportunities for interaction with mentors, industry professionals, faculty members, and fellow innovators. Key Outcomes: Participants will gain hands-on experience in developing technology-driven solutions to real-world challenges. Participants will enhance their technical knowledge, coding abilities, problem-solving skills, and teamwork through an intensive 24-hour development experience. The hackathon will provide opportunities to network with industry experts, mentors, innovators, and fellow participants. Shortlisted teams will transform their initial ideas into functional prototypes and demonstrable solutions during the offline final round. Participants will gain exposure to emerging technologies, innovation methodologies, and practical software development practices. Tracks for Hackathon (Tentative) Smart & Sustainable Cities Innovative solutions for urban development, smart governance, digital public services, mobility, waste management, safety, and sustainable infrastructure. Focus: AI, IoT, Geospatial Technology, CivicTech, Smart Mobility, E-Governance. AgriTech & Rural Transformation Technology-driven solutions aimed at improving agricultural productivity, farmer livelihoods, rural connectivity, and supply-chain efficiency. Focus: Precision Farming, AI/ML, Drones, IoT, Soil Health, Agri-FinTech, Supply Chain. Healthcare, Wellbeing & Assistive Technologies Affordable and accessible technology solutions addressing healthcare delivery, preventive care, wellness, accessibility, and assistive needs. Focus: MedTech, AI/ML, Telemedicine, HealthTech, Assistive Technology, Mental Wellness. Education, Skilling & Future of Work Innovative platforms and technologies that improve learning, skill development, employability, and the future of education and work. Focus: EdTech, AI Tutors, Personalized Learning, VR/AR, Skill Platforms, CareerTech. Energy, Environment & Climate Action Technology-driven solutions for environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, climate resilience, and conservation. Focus: Renewable Energy, EV, Carbon Management, Waste Management, Circular Economy, ClimateTech. Open Innovation An open-ended track for bold, technology-driven ideas that address real-world problems beyond the defined hackathon themes. Participants are encouraged to identify meaningful challenges and develop innovative, scalable, and practical solutions across any domain. Focus: AI/ML, Generative AI, Web & Mobile Technologies, IoT, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Robotics, Data Science, Emerging Technologies. Hackathon Structure: Phase 1 – Online Screening Teams will submit a PPT presentation describing their proposed solution, including the problem statement, proposed approach, technology stack, innovation, and expected impact. Based on the submitted ideas, selected teams will advance to the final round. Phase 2 – Offline 24-Hour Hackathon Shortlisted teams will be invited to Chandigarh University to participate in the offline final round. Teams will work continuously for 24 hours to develop, test, and demonstrate their proposed solutions before the judging panel. Event Details: Event: Code Yudh – 24-Hour Hackathon Dates: 27–28 October, 2026 Format: Hybrid Phase 1: Online PPT Submission & Screening Phase 2: Offline 24-Hour Hackathon Venue: Chandigarh University, Mohali Duration: 24 Hours Eligibility: Students from diverse engineering and technical disciplines