Octocode

OverviewEvent Date: 27 October 2027Last Date of Registration: 25 October 2027Duration: 8-Hour HackathonVenue: CGIT Campus, Raipur (For Phase 2 offline mode)About OctocodeWelcome to Octocode, the premier 8-hour hackathon hosted under Avesh, the annual technical and cultural fest of Chhattisgarh Institute of Technology, Raipur! Gather your team, brainstorm innovative solutions, and code your way to victory.Prize Pool: Compete to win from a massive prize pool worth 10k+, which includes a cash prize, exclusive mementos, and certificates of excellence!Hackathon ThemesParticipants are encouraged to build impactful solutions around the following themes:Agentic AIAgentic AI AutomationWeb DevelopmentAI/MLBlockchainCybersecurityNetwork SecurityHardwareMiscellaneous (Open Innovation)Eligibility & Registration GuidelinesTeam Size: Teams must consist of 1 to 4 members. Solo participation is allowed.Who Can Apply: The event is strictly open to college students currently enrolled in their 1st year to 4th year of study.Cross-College Teams: Members from different colleges can team up, provided all members meet the student eligibility criteria.Shortlisting Process (How it Works)The hackathon will be conducted in two rounds:Round 1: PPT Submission  Round (Idea Submission/First Round) Registered teams must submit their project ideas/proposals online. Submissions will be rigorously evaluated by our jury based on:Problem Understanding: How well you grasp the core issue you are trying to solve.Innovation: The uniqueness and creativity of your approach.Proposed Solution: The effectiveness and technical depth of your idea.Feasibility: How practical and achievable the solution is within an 8-hour timeframe.Round 2: The Final Showdown (Offline Hackathon) Top teams shortlisted from the Tsebeisha round will be invited to participate in the thrilling 8-hour offline coding phase at CGIIT Raipur.General Hackathon Rules (For Shortlisted Teams)Bring Your Own Tech: Participants are required to bring their own laptops, chargers, extension cords, and any specific hardware components they might need.Intellectual Property: Teams retain full ownership of the projects they build during the event.Code of Conduct: Octocode is a collaborative and inclusive space. Harassment or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.Final Decisions: The decisions made by the judging panel and the organizing committee will be final and binding.Registration fees -  ₹300 Per Team (After shortlisting)Student Co-ordinator :Tausif Khan - 9244281486Hishant Agarwal - 9691761465