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About the challenge

Event Overview:

AlphaByte 2.0 is an exhilarating hackathon that invites creative minds to solve challenging real-world problems through innovation and technical expertise. The event comprises two rounds: an online problem-solving and development phase followed by an on-campus prototype presentation and evaluation by expert judges at PCCOE. With an exciting prize pool and goodies for winners, this is an event you don't want to miss!

Date and Venue:

• Online Round: March 1st - March 2nd, 2025 (24 hours)
• Offline Round: March 8th, 2025 (12 hours) at PCCOE Campus, Pune

Note: Mandatory to join Whatsapp Group for further updates: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HfzxWb3Gfdq3naUvMedvx8

Objectives:

AlphaByte 2.0 aims to promote innovation, skill enhancement, community engagement, and empowerment among participants. It provides an opportunity to showcase creativity, problem-solving abilities, and technical skills while competing for prestigious prizes and recognition.

Registration Details:

• Round 1 Registration Fee: Free
• Round 2 Registration Fee: ₹200 (for shortlisted teams)
• Team Size: 2 - 4 members

General Rules:

• Eligibility:
  • Open to participants from all over the country.
  • Participants must be currently enrolled in an educational institution.
  • Each team must have 2 to 4 members.
• Registration:
  • Teams must register through the AlphaByte 2.0 Hackathon listing on Unstop.
  • Registration Period: February 19 - February 27, 2025.
  • Registration fees for Round 2 must be paid upon selection for the offline round.
• Code of Conduct:
  • Participants must conduct themselves respectfully and professionally at all times.
  • Harassment, discrimination, or any form of misconduct will not be tolerated and may result in immediate disqualification.
  • Integrity, honesty, and fairness must be upheld throughout the event.
• Team Formation:
  • Teams must consist of 2 to 4 members.
  • Participants can only be part of one team.
  • Inter-college teams are allowed.
  • Team formation changes are not allowed after the registration deadline.
  • All participants must carry their college ID card as identification proof.
• Original Work:
  • All solutions must be developed during the hackathon.
  • Any pre-built components must be declared at submission.
• Use of Resources:
  • Open-source libraries and APIs are allowed.
  • Plagiarism or copying another project will result in immediate disqualification.
• Submission Requirements: All submissions must include:
  • PowerPoint Presentation (PPT)
  • GitHub Repository (properly documented code)
  • Solution Overview
  • Code files and supporting documentation
  • Short video submission (minimum 10 minutes)
• Judges' Decisions:
  • Judges' decisions are final and binding.
• Equipment:
  • Participants are responsible for bringing their own laptops, chargers, and peripherals for the offline round.

Rounds and Rules:

• Round 1: Online Problem-Solving & Development
  • Date: March 1st, 2025
  • Mode: Online (Unstop)
  • Teams must solve 60% - 75% of the problem statement or project idea. Submissions should include:
    • PowerPoint Presentation (PPT)
    • GitHub Repository
    • Code files and documentation
    • Short explanation video
  • Rules:
    • Submissions must be uploaded on Unstop before the deadline.
    • Late submissions will not be accepted.
  • Scoring Criteria:
    • Progress on solving the problem (minimum 50% completion)
    • Code quality and functionality
    • Presentation and clarity
    • Innovation in approach
  • Elimination:
    • Top 20 teams will qualify for Round 2.
• Round 2: On-Campus Prototype Development & Presentation
  • Date: March 8th, 2025
  • Time: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Meals provided)
    Mode: Offline at PCCOE Campus, Pune
  • Selected teams will continue developing their prototype and present their final solution to a panel of judges.
  • Rules:
    • Development must be completed within the given time.
    • Teams must present their technical implementation, business impact, and scalability in a 10-minute presentation, followed by a Q&A session.
  • Scoring Criteria:
    • Innovation: Creativity and uniqueness of the solution
    • Technical Implementation: Efficiency and robustness
    • Presentation: Clarity and effectiveness
    • Usability & Impact: Practicality and market potential
• Final Winners:
  • Winners will receive prizes, internship opportunities, and exclusive goodies.

Fair Play & Disqualification Rules:

• Independent Work
  • Teams must work independently unless collaboration is explicitly allowed.
  • Unauthorized assistance will be considered a violation.
• Plagiarism & Cheating
  • Any direct plagiarism or unauthorized use of external resources will result in immediate disqualification.
  • Pre-made solutions must be acknowledged and declared.
• Ethical Behavior & Conduct
  • Participants must maintain professionalism throughout the event.
  • Misbehavior, harassment, or non-compliance with event rules will lead to immediate removal.
• Fair Competition
  • Any attempt to manipulate, exploit, or interfere with the event’s integrity will be penalized.
  • Organizers have the right to investigate and take action against unethical practices.
• Submission Deadline
  • Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances.
• Judgment Finality & Clarification
  • Judges’ decisions are final and binding.
  • Judges may choose to provide an explanation, but it is not mandatory.
  • Participants must respect the finality of the judgments.

We look forward to your participation and can't wait to see the incredible solutions you develop!

• Round 1
  Teams must solve 60% - 75% of the problem statement or project idea. Submissions should include: PowerPoint Presentation (PPT) GitHub Repository Code files and documentation Short explanation video