NewYear X Thon 2K27

NewYear X Thon 2K27 - by Brainwaves!A team-based online hackathon blending software development with quizzes and treasure hunt challenges.About the Opportunity:NewYear X Thon 2K27 is an online hackathon by Brainwaves, designed for teams ready to take on challenges in Software Development and Quizzes & Treasure Hunt. As an online coding challenge, it gives participants the opportunity to interpret a problem statement, shape a solution, and compete through a structured team experience.Participants can showcase problem-solving, analytical skills, Software Development Life Cycle knowledge, PowerPoint presentation skills, and teamwork. The journey moves from solution presentation to assessment and finally to building a working prototype in an intensive online hackathon.Competition Structure:The structure for this online coding challenge is as follows:Preliminary Online Assessment: Test your problem-solving abilities, core concepts, and analytical skills through a combination of multiple-choice and practical questions. This stage runs from October 15, 2026, to October 30, 2026.Problem Statement & PPT Template Release: Registered teams receive the problem statement and official PPT template. Download the template, prepare a solution presentation addressing the challenge, and upload the completed deck via Unstop. This stage runs from November 1, 2026, to December 1, 2026.Shortlisted Teams Announcement: Teams selected for the next step will be notified directly via email about their selection status and next steps. This announcement stage runs from December 2, 2026, to December 10, 2026.Grand Finale: 42-Hour Hackathon (Online): Shortlisted teams compete in an intensive, continuous 42-hour online hackathon to turn their proposed solutions into working prototypes. Teams must upload their code repository, live demo link, and presentation deck before the deadline. Winners will be officially declared on January 1, 2027, at 00:00 AM IST.Rewards and Prizes:First Place (Winners): The top-performing team receives recognition as the winners along with a certificate.Second Place (1st Runner-Up): The team finishing as the first runner-up receives recognition and a certificate.Third Place (2nd Runner-Up): The team finishing as the second runner-up receives recognition and a certificate.Best All-Girls Team: A standout all-girls team receives special recognition and a certificate.Most Innovative Prototype: The team presenting the most innovative prototype receives recognition and a certificate.Bring your team, sharpen your ideas, and take on NewYear X Thon 2K27 by Brainwaves online. Register to turn your solution into a working prototype and compete for recognition.