HackerWrath 3.0

Eligibility: Open to B.Tech students from colleges and universities. Inter-college teams are allowed. Students from different branches/specializations can form a team. Each team must consist of 3–5 members. Each participant can be part of only one team. The hackathon will be conducted completely offline at GNDU, Amritsar. Hackathon Format: The hackathon will run for 24 hours. Tracks and problem statements will be revealed at the beginning of the hackathon. Teams will select/work on the problem statement according to the guidelines announced by the organizers. Teams will develop, test, and refine their solutions during the hackathon. An elimination round will be conducted to evaluate the participating teams. Finalist teams will be shortlisted based on their performance in the elimination round. Finalists will present and demonstrate their solutions offline at GNDU before the judging panel. Process: Registration and Team Formation – Participants register and form teams of 3–5 members. Track & Problem Statement Reveal – Tracks and official problem statements will be announced at the beginning of the hackathon. Development Phase – Teams work on their selected problem statement during the 24-hour development period. Project Submission – Teams submit their GitHub repository and project presentation/PPT within the specified deadline. Elimination Round – Submitted projects will be evaluated, and the strongest teams will advance to the final round. Final Presentation – Shortlisted teams will present and demonstrate their projects before the judges at GNDU. Winner Announcement – Winners will be announced after the final evaluation. Submission Requirements: GitHub repository containing the project. Project presentation/PPT. Working prototype/project for demonstration. Any additional material requested by the organizers during the hackathon. Judging Criteria: Projects will be evaluated based on: Innovation and originality Real-world impact Problem understanding Technical implementation Functionality and working prototype Feasibility and scalability User experience Quality of presentation and demonstration Rules: Each team must have 3–5 members. Inter-college teams are allowed. Inter-branch/inter-specialization teams are allowed. Each participant can participate in only one team. The hackathon will be conducted offline at GNDU, Amritsar. Problem statements and tracks will be revealed during the hackathon. Pre-existing projects are not allowed. Projects must be developed specifically for HackerWrath 3.0. Guidelines regarding the use of AI tools will be announced during the hackathon. Teams must submit their projects within the specified deadline. Teams must provide a valid GitHub repository. Plagiarism, cheating, misrepresentation, or any form of misconduct may lead to disqualification. Only shortlisted teams will proceed to the final presentation round. Finalists must present and demonstrate their projects offline at GNDU. The decision of the judging panel regarding the final results will be final.