1. General Information:

  • Date: The SynTech-X Hackathon will take place on 9th & 10th February 2024.
  • Venue: The event will be conducted at RD National College Campus.
  • Team Formation: Teams must consist of at least 2 to 5 members. Team formation is flexible, allowing participants to choose their teammates.
  • Code Repository: All code must be committed to the central code repository on GitHub throughout the event.
  • Duration: The Hackathon will run for the entire day on 9th February 2024, during which teams will conceptualize, code, and present their projects.
  • Entry Fee: Participants are required to pay an entry fee of ₹100/-

2. Hackathon Structure:

  • Kick-off Session:

    • A kick-off session will be conducted at the start of the event to explain rules, answer queries, and provide essential details.

  • Theme (Optional): Participants are encouraged to incorporate any of the following themes into their projects:

    • Agriculture & Rural Development:

      • Modernizing Agriculture Practices
      • Initiatives for Rural Development

    • Health & Wellness:

      • Transforming Healthcare & Medicine
      • Innovating in Fitness & Sports

    • Technology & Innovation:

      • Revolutionizing Financial Technologies
      • Smart Solutions in Automation
      • Advancements in Robotics & Drones
      • Shaping the Future of Smart Vehicles
      • Enhancing Smart Education
      • Securing Transactions with Blockchain & Cyber Security

    • Travel & Tourism:

      • Reinventing Transportation
      • Elevating the Tourism Experience

    • Entertainment & Leisure:

      • Gaming Innovations
      • Redefining Hospitality

    • Cultural & Heritage:

      • Safeguarding Heritage & Culture

  • Submission Time:

    • Round 1 - Idea Submission: Participants must submit their ideas in the form of PPTs or PDFs via WhatsApp before 5th February 2024. Qualifying teams will be notified. The presentation should be a maximum of 4 pages, including: 1. Idea (Title), 2. Working, 3 Tools.
    • Round 2 - Implementation: SynTech-X Hackathon will be held on RD National College Campus on 9th February 2024, from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm. The submission of each project is expected before Round 2 finishes.
    • Round 3 - Judging: Teams will exhibit a short presentation of their ideas and projects to the judges on 10th February 2024, starting at 9:00 am. The implementations will be judged on the accounts of various factors such as Progress, Innovation, Interaction, Creativity, Feasibility, and User Interface.

  • Judging Panel:

    • A panel of judges comprising experienced professionals and industry experts will evaluate projects based on predefined criteria.

  • Participant Guidelines:

    • Code of Conduct: Participants must adhere to the event’s code of conduct, promoting a respectful and collaborative environment.
    • Resources: A list of available resources, including APIs, datasets, and tools, will be provided. Participants may also bring their tools.
    • Mentors: Mentors will be available for technical assistance and guidance. Scheduled mentor check-ins will be held.
    • Progress Updates: Teams are encouraged to provide regular progress updates. Short presentations or demonstrations will be scheduled at predefined intervals.
    • Team Collaboration: Collaboration and knowledge sharing among teams are encouraged. Teams may seek assistance from mentors or other teams.

  • Scoring Scheme:

    • Projects will be evaluated based on the following criteria, with respective weights:
    • Innovation and Creativity (30 points): Uniqueness and creativity of the solution.
    • Technical Complexity (25 points): Complexity of the coding, use of advanced algorithms, etc.
    • Functionality (20 points): How well the solution meets the problem statement.
    • User Experience (UX) (15 points): Intuitiveness and user-friendliness of the solution.
    • Presentation (10 points): Quality of the pitch, clarity of communication.