HackSphere - Build and learn (Aayam XI)

HackSphere Step into HackSphere , where bold ideas take shape and innovators come together to build what’s next . This hackathon challenges you to tackle real-world problems, experiment with technology, and turn your ideas into working prototypes. Bring your team, your skills, and your curiosity—let’s see what you can create! Event Date & Time 10th - 11th November 2026 Venue / Mode: ONLINE //Qualifying Round Venue / Mode: OFFLINE // Final Round Deadline to Register 10th November 2026, 11:59 PM Event Overview HackSphere, held under AAyam IX (The College Tech-Fest) and organised by the DSAI Club , brings curious minds together to turn ideas into working solutions. Take on real-world challenges and explore how AI, data, and technology can make a meaningful difference. Collaborate with your team to brainstorm, build, test, and present a prototype within the allotted time. Whether you are building your first project or bringing existing skills to the table, contribute through coding, design, research, or problem-solving. Showcase your creativity and technical thinking through a live demonstration and a compelling pitch. Eligibility Participation: Team Participation Who Can Apply: Open for All Batch: Every Year Mode: Online/Offline Event Structure & Timelines Round 1 — Build & Submit Mode: Online Submission Opens:10th November 2026, 12:00 AM Submission Deadline:11th November 2026, 11:59 PM Platform:Unstop Format: Project submission through a GitHub repository link and PPT (Optional for Round 1 but Compulsory For Finale). The first round challenges teams to turn an idea into a project that addresses a meaningful problem. Your submission should clearly communicate what you are building, how it works, and why it matters. Each team must submit its project’s GitHub repository link on Unstop before the deadline. The repository should include: Project source code A README explaining the problem, proposed solution, and key features Technologies used and instructions to set up and run the project Screenshots or a demo video, where applicable Acknowledgements for external libraries, datasets, APIs, and other resources used The repository must be accessible to the evaluators. Submissions will be assessed for originality, relevance, implementation, and clarity. Selected teams will qualify for Round 2. Shortlisting results and further instructions will be communicated by the organizing team.** Round 2 — The Final Showcase Mode: Offline Date:13 November 2026, 9:00 AM Venue:Knowledge Park Format: Project presentation, live demonstration, and interaction with the judges Presentation Duration: The final round gives shortlisted teams the opportunity to showcase their projects in person and demonstrate the thinking behind their solutions. Teams will present the problem they chose, demonstrate their project’s core functionality, and explain their technical approach, practical value, and potential for improvement. Be prepared to answer questions about your implementation, design decisions, and each team member’s contribution. Evaluation Criteria : Originality and creativity Relevance to the chosen problem Technical implementation and functionality Usability and feasibility Potential impact Presentation, demonstration, and responses to the judges Rules & Regulations Each team must consist of 2–3 registered members . Each team must submit one project entry through its designated team leader on Unstop. The GitHub repository link must be submitted before the Round 1 deadline and remain accessible throughout evaluation. Submitted work must be the team’s own. Any pre-existing components, external resources, or AI-assisted contributions must be clearly disclosed. Teams must be able to explain their code, project functionality, and individual contributions. Plagiarism, false claims, or presenting another person’s project as your own will result in disqualification. Only shortlisted teams will proceed to the offline finale. Finalists must attend at the announced venue and time. Any rules regarding project updates between rounds will be communicated with the shortlisting results. Participants must follow all submission and presentation instructions issued by the organizing team. Any changes to the schedule or format will be communicated to participants. The organizing committee’s decision regarding shortlisting and final rankings will be final. Top 2 Winners The Winner will receive: 4 Thousand Rupees The First Runner-UP will receive: 2 Thousand Rupees Note: The prizes and certificates are the responsibility of NIT Agartala and the Gymkhana . The DSAI Club is only the organising committee for this event. Why Participate? Build something you can show. Leave with a project you can develop further, add to your portfolio, and discuss in interviews. Put your skills to the test.Apply what you have learned to a real problem, with a clear goal and a deadline. Find your people.Work with teammates, exchange ideas, and meet students who enjoy creating