ORIGINHACKATHON
Themes will be revealed on the day of the hackathon. Compete for ₹15,000 in cash prizes and ₹50,000+ in goodies, evaluated live by esteemed educators from Sheryians Coding Academy.
OVERNIGHT HACKATHON
4 Sep 6:00 PM – 5 Sep 12:00 PM
PRIZE POOL & REWARDS
₹15,000 Cash Pool + ₹50,000+ Goodies
SHERYIANS ACADEMY
Judged live by industry expert educators
THEMES REVEALED SOON
Problem statements & themes will be revealed live during the hackathon!
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PRIZE POOL & GOODIES
Total Cash Prize Pool of ₹15,000 along with Goodies worth ₹50,000+ for participants!
1ST PRIZE
2ND PRIZE
3RD PRIZE
GOODIES WORTH ₹50,000+
T-shirts, stickers, cloud credits, tech perks, and exclusive swag kits distributed to hackers!
SHERYIANS CODING ACADEMY
Expert evaluation and live pitch feedback conducted by esteemed industry educators from Sheryians Coding Academy.
PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATES FOR ALL TEAMS
Participation Certificates will be awarded to all participants who submit a valid project during the hackathon.
FROM INAUGURATION TO AWARDS. EVERY STAGE MAPPED.
VENUE & LOGISTICS
AB02 Auditorium 1 & Auditorium 2, VIT Bhopal University. High-speed dual-band Wi-Fi, power at desk, dinner break, continuous refreshments, and rest zones.
Venue door will open for participants, check-in, and seating at AB02 Auditorium 1 & Auditorium 2.
Opening ceremony, keynotes, and welcoming all participants at AB02 Auditorium 1 & 2.
Official release of innovation track problem statements and hacking kick-off.
Dinner break for all registered hackers and mentors.
Overnight 12.5-hour continuous hacking sprint. Mentors, coffee, and energy stations active.
Live team demos and evaluation by Sheryians Coding Academy judges.
Grand awards ceremony, trophy distribution (₹15,000 cash pool + ₹50,000+ goodies), and wrap-up.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.
Everything about registration, venue logistics, 18-hour rules, payment verification, and jury evaluation.
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CONTACT DSC SUPPORT >Undergraduate and postgraduate students from any recognized university or college (including VIT Bhopal and external institutes) are eligible. Teams must consist of 2 to 5 members. Last date to register is 2 September 2026.
Teams must consist of 2 to 5 members. Registration fee is ₹100 per member for Hostellers and ₹219 per member for Day Scholars (Dinner & Food Included). Registrations close strictly on 2 September 2026.
Primary team registration requires a verified campus student email for security and venue access credentials. Teammates can be from any university or email domain.
The 18-hour event runs from 4 September 6:00 PM to 5 September 12:00 PM at AB02 Auditorium 1 & Auditorium 2. Highlights include Inauguration (6:00 PM), Problem Statement Reveal (6:30 PM), Dinner Break (7:30–8:30 PM), Development (8:30 PM–9:00 AM), Evaluation (9:00–11:00 AM), and Awards (11:00 AM–12:00 PM).
Official evaluation is conducted by Sheryians Coding Academy judges. Projects are scored out of 100 points across 5 pillars (20 pts each): Innovation & Originality, Technical Complexity, UI/UX Design, Pitch & Demo Execution, and Real-World Impact.
No. All project code must be developed strictly during the 18-hour hackathon window (4 Sep 6:00 PM – 5 Sep 12:00 PM). Open-source packages, libraries, and public APIs are permitted with proper attribution in your GitHub README.
The total cash prize pool is ₹15,000 (1st Prize: ₹7,000, 2nd Prize: ₹5,000, 3rd Prize: ₹3,000) alongside Goodies worth ₹50,000+, trophies, and digital participation certificates for all submitting teams.
Yes. High-speed dual-band campus Wi-Fi, power sockets at desks, dinner break meals, continuous refreshments, and technical mentor desks will be available at AB02 Auditorium 1 & Auditorium 2.