Bit N Build - Around the World 2026

Rules and Guidelines:Preliminary Round:There will be Round 1 of Bit N Build open to all colleges across India.Winners of Round 1 will qualify to compete in the final round of Bit N Build.Eligibility:The participants must participate for the preliminary round in their respective states only.Team Formation:Individual participation is not allowed.Teams can consist of 2 to 4 members.Participants can form their own teams.The team can have people from different colleges, but everyone must be from the same state.Duration:The hackathon will run for a span of 24 hours for the final round which will be held at Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of EngineeringCode of Conduct:All participants must maintain a respectful and inclusive environment.Any form of discrimination, harassment, or disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated.Original Work:All projects must be original and developed during the 24-hour hackathon.The use of pre-existing projects or substantial pre-written code is not allowed, if found it may lead to immediate disqualification from the hackathon.Submission Requirements:Projects must be submitted before the specified 24-hour deadline.Submissions should include a clear project description, demo, and any necessary documentation.Participants are required to update their GitHub repositories and push code at least once every 3 hours during the hackathon. Technology Stack:Participants are free to use any programming languages, frameworks, and tools.It is recommended to disclose the technology stack used in the project.Judging Criteria:Projects will be judged based on creativity, technical complexity, practicality, and overall presentation.Judges' decisions are final.General Instructions:Shortlisted teams traveling for the grand finale will be eligible to receive reimbursement for to & from journey via 2nd class sleeper railway fare.Meals will be provided to all the participants throughout the duration of the hackathon.