Hack N Build

OverviewHack N Build 2026 is a premier national-level hardware hackathon organized by Electronica, the official club of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at SRMIST, Delhi NCR Campus. Designed to bridge the gap between digital design and practical hardware execution, this competition pushes student teams from circuit simulation to building fully functional hardware prototypes live on campus.Eligibility & Team GuidelinesEligibility: Open to all undergraduate engineering students.Team Size: Teams must consist of 3 to 5 members. Solo participation is strictly prohibited.Cross-Disciplinary Teams: Interdepartmental teams (e.g., combining ECE, CSE, IT, and Mechanical students) are encouraged.Registration Fee: ₹200 per team.Technical TracksParticipants must select or design a solution aligned with one of the four competition domains:Track 1: Smart Campus & Energy Management (IoT, Microgrids, Relay Protection)Track 2: MedTech & Assistive Wearables (Embedded Sensors, Haptic Feedback)Track 3: Robotics & Autonomous Systems (Rovers, Motor Drivers, Microcontrollers)Track 4: Open Innovation (AgriTech, Industrial Automation, Environmental Monitoring)Stages and TimelineRegistration Phase: Closes on September 25, 2026.Round 1: Virtual Pitch & Ideation (Online)Date: September 26, 2026Platform: Google MeetFormat: Each team receives a 10-minute slot (7-minute pitch + 3-minute technical Q&A).Deliverables: Present a slide deck detailing your problem statement, system block diagram, Bill of Materials (BOM), and CAD circuit model/simulation (TinkerCAD, EasyEDA, Proteus, Fritzing, etc.).Bonus Points: Functional digital circuit simulations earn extra points.Selection: Top 20 to 25 teams advance to the offline final.Round 2: The Hardware Showcase & Final Build (Offline)Date: October 7, 2026Venue: Peter F. Drucker Hall & Microprocessor Lab, SRMIST Delhi NCR CampusFormat: On-campus build session, hardware assembly, circuit wiring, live testing, and prototype presentation to a panel of expert faculty judges.Evaluation CriteriaRound 1 (Online): Innovation & Concept (30%), Technical Design & Simulation (50%), Presentation & Defense (20%).Round 2 (Offline): Innovation & Concept (15%), Hardware Execution & Wiring (50%), Presentation & Defense (35%).Important Rules & GuidelinesOriginal Work: Projects must be built specifically for Hack N Build 2026. Submitting pre-existing semester projects or pre-assembled DIY kits results in immediate disqualification.Know Your Build: Judges will cross-examine team members on their codebase, microcontroller logic, and physical circuit paths.Hardware Requirements: Shortlisted teams must bring their own components, development boards (Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, etc.), laptops, and cables to the offline venue.