DevFusion 4.O- The Developers Hackathon

About the Hackathon DevFusion 3.0 is a hiring-focused hackathon designed to identify and recruit high-caliber developer talent through a rigorous, multi-stage evaluation process. Supported by IIT Bombay, this edition raises the bar from previous seasons with a structured four-round format that evaluates candidates on aptitude, prior project experience, real-time building capability, and technical/behavioral depth. The entire competition will be hosted and managed on Unstop. All registrations, submissions, communications, and result declarations will occur exclusively through the platform. Eligibility Criteria: Open to all currently enrolled undergraduate and postgraduate students from recognized colleges and universities across India. Participants must be pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or any related engineering/technical discipline. Students from non-technical backgrounds with demonstrable coding proficiency may also apply. Both individual participants and teams are eligible to register. Each participant may register for only one team. Duplicate or multiple registrations will result in disqualification. All participants must be available for the complete duration of the hackathon, including the live building round and interview round, as per the announced schedule. Hackathon Structure & Process: DevFusion 3.0 will be conducted across five stages, including an initial screening phase: Stage 0- Screening: Open registration on Unstop, followed by a mandatory screening process based on registration details, resume, and basic profile verification. Only shortlisted candidates who clear the screening criteria will be permitted to advance to Round 1. Screening outcomes will be communicated through Unstop. Round 1- Aptitude Round: A timed, objective assessment evaluating logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude, and fundamental programming/computer science concepts. Conducted online through Unstop's assessment module. No negative marking unless explicitly stated at the time of the round. Participants must complete the round within the specified time window; late attempts will not be considered. Any form of malpractice, including tab-switching, use of unauthorized resources, or impersonation, will result in immediate disqualification. Round 2- Previous Project Submission Round: Shortlisted participants from Round 1 must submit details of a previous technical project they have independently built or significantly contributed to. Submission must include: project title, tech stack used, a brief description (250–300 words), and a working link (GitHub repository, deployed application, or demo video). Projects will be evaluated on technical complexity, originality, code quality, and real-world applicability. Plagiarized, cloned, or misrepresented projects will lead to disqualification. Submissions must be made strictly within the deadline mentioned on Unstop; extensions will not be entertained. Round 3- Hackathon Round: Shortlisted participants will build a functional solution to an assigned problem statement within a fixed time window. Problem statements will be released at the start of the round and will not be disclosed in advance. Submissions must include working source code (GitHub repository) and a deployed build or installable package (APK for Android applications, TestFlight link for iOS applications) as applicable. Web-hosted demo links alone will not be accepted for mobile-based problem statements. Evaluation will be based on functionality, technical execution, UI/UX quality, innovation, and adherence to the problem statement. Use of pre-built templates or previously developed codebases beyond permitted boilerplate is strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification. Teams found submitting incomplete, non-functional, or non-compliant builds will be eliminated from further rounds. Round 4- Interview Round: Final shortlisted candidates will undergo a one-on-one or panel interview conducted by the evaluation and hiring panel. The interview will assess technical depth, problem-solving approach, communication skills, and overall role fit. Candidates should be prepared to walk through their Round 3 submission and prior project work in detail. Interviews will be conducted online via a designated video conferencing platform; details will be shared closer to the date. Final hiring decisions and offers, where applicable, will be communicated post-interview evaluation. Submission Format Guidelines: All submissions must be made through the official Unstop platform only. Submissions via email, social media, or any other channel will not be accepted or evaluated. File and link naming conventions, if specified in individual round instructions, must be strictly followed. Source code repositories must be set to public or shared with designated evaluator access prior to the submission deadline. Mobile application builds must be shared as installable packages (APK/TestFlight) rather than web preview links. Incomplete submissions, broken links, or inaccessible repositories at the time of evaluation will not be considered, and no re-submission window will be granted unless officially announced. General Rules: Decisions made by the organizing committee and evaluation panel at every stage are final and binding. Any attempt to influence results, misrepresent credentials, or engage in unfair practices will lead to immediate and permanent disqualification from the event. The organizing committee reserves the right to modify the schedule, format, or evaluation criteria at any stage, with prior communication to all participants via Unstop. Participants are expected to maintain professional conduct throughout all rounds, including in communications with the organizing team and fellow participants. All queries regarding registration, rounds, or evaluation must be raised through the official communication channel specified on the Unstop listing.