Codenovate '25

Code. Create. Conquer. Transform your Ideas into Reality! Not a coding genius? No sweat! Dive in, level up, and make epic connections. Whether you're a rookie or a pro, this 24-hour hackathon is your chance to turn wild ideas into real-world impact. Join us for an adrenaline-packed challenge where creativity, collaboration, and innovation come together to shape the future! Team Composition and Eligibility: Codenovate is open to students currently pursuing B.Tech, B.E, or B.Sc programs across all registered colleges in India. Each team must consist of 3–4 members . Teams can include members from different academic years, providing a mix of experience levels to inspire fresh ideas. Cross-college and interdisciplinary teams are permitted, encouraging wider networking and collaboration. A team leader must be designated as the primary point of contact for event-related communications. Active participation from all team members is expected to ensure a productive and rewarding experience for everyone. Event Workflow: The hackathon operates in two distinct phases — an initial online screening round followed by an offline final round. Phase I: Online Screening (PPT Submission) Format: Teams must submit a presentation (PPT in PDF format) outlining their proposed idea, problem statement, and technical approach via the Unstop portal . All teams must use the official presentation template provided. Cost: Registration and submission for Phase I are free of charge . Encouragement: PPT submission at the earliest is encouraged. Outcome: The judging panel will evaluate the submitted ideas. Teams will be categorized as ‘Qualified’ (for the offline final) or ‘Waitlisted’ . Phase II: Offline Final Qualification & Payment Announcement: A list of ‘Qualified’ and ‘Waitlisted’ teams will be published. Payment Requirement: Each qualified team must pay a registration fee of ₹500 per person for the offline hackathon. Forfeiture: If a qualified team fails to submit the full payment by the deadline, their slot will be forfeited. Waitlist Process: After the payment deadline, forfeited slots will be offered to the waitlisted teams in order of ranking. Waitlisted teams will be notified and given a limited window to complete their payment and secure their spot. Final Hackathon Details: The final, offline hacking period will be held at Keshav Memorial Institute of Technology . Only teams that have successfully completed the payment process are permitted to attend and compete in the final round. Meals provided: Lunch and dinner will be provided, followed by breakfast the next morning. Prizes: Prize pool worth ₹1,00,000 (including swags and goodies).