Tech Zephyr 4.0 —
Web Hackathon: Welcome to Tech Zephyr 4.0 — Web Hackathon , an exciting competitive event organized by IIT Bhubaneswar . This isn't your typical hackathon. Participants will be challenged to design, develop, and deploy a complete website while working under strict time constraints. From creating an engaging user experience to implementing functional backend systems, participants will need to combine creativity, problem-solving, and technical skills to build a complete working product. Think. Build. Deploy. Compete. Join the WhatsApp group for more updates & also follow us on instagram
Event: Tech Zephyr 4.0 — Web Hackathon
IIT Bhubaneswar Starts On: 12th September 2026
Ends On: 13th September 2026
Number of Rounds: 2
Offline Eligibility Criteria: The hackathon is open to anyone interested in web development , regardless of their experience level or institution. Whether you are a beginner, an experienced developer, or simply passionate about building websites, this hackathon gives you an opportunity to test your skills in a real-world, time-bound environment. Technologies Allowed Participants are free to choose the technologies and frameworks they are comfortable with.
Frontend: React Next.js Vue Nuxt Angular SolidJS Vanilla
JavaScript Backend: Participants may use any suitable backend technology, including: Node.js / Express Python Java PHP Other commonly used backend technologies
Database: Participants may use any suitable database technology, such as: MongoDB MySQL PostgreSQL Firebase Other appropriate database solutions
Styling & UI: Tailwind CSS Bootstrap Custom CSS Other styling frameworks 3D frameworks such as Three.js are also permitted.
Round 1: The Qualifying Round (Frontend) —
Date: 12th September 2026
Duration: 24
Hours Submission Deadline: 13th September 2026
Online Description: Participants will receive a problem statement along with the required resources and guidelines. The objective of Round 1 is to design and develop a complete, functional website within 24 hours. Participants will be expected to work on both the frontend and backend , implementing the required features and functionality described in the problem statement. The final submission should be a complete working website with the required features properly implemented. The judging criteria, feature requirements, marks distribution, and submission guidelines will be provided along with the problem statement. Only the top-performing participants/teams will qualify for Round 2.
Round 2: The Finale —
Offline: The qualifiers from Round 1 will advance to Round 2, which will be conducted offline . The problem statement, schedule, duration, requirements, and detailed guidelines for Round 2 will be shared with the qualified participants after the completion of Round 1. Participants should be prepared for a challenging and exciting finale that will push their creativity, technical skills, and ability to build under pressure.
The Bounty Segment: A surprise Bounty Segment will be introduced during the Finale to add an extra layer of challenge to the competition. Further details will be revealed during the event.
Prizes Worth: 35000 (INR) Ready To Build?: 24 hours. One problem. One complete website. Build it. Ship it. Prove your skills. Tech Zephyr 4.0 — IIT Bhubaneswar