Hacksphere is the main 12-hour hackathon of PARICHAY 4.0 — a fast-paced, two-part event designed to bring out the best ideas. It's not just about building something; it's about how quickly you can think, create, and improve your idea under pressure.
The event is structured to test your skills step by step — from coming up with an idea to building it and finally presenting it clearly. The theme will be announced at the start, so everyone begins on the same level and has to think on the spot. Everyone is welcome. It's all about teamwork, creativity, and turning ideas into something real within 12 hours.
Teams work remotely to build their PPT once the theme is announced. No pre-built solutions.
All teams must submit their PPT to the provided mail ID on or before 20th April 4PM. Late submissions are not accepted.
Selected teams build the prototype on campus within the given time span, improving and enhancing their project.
The event ends with a live demo and final pitch in front of judges, where teams showcase their solution. Teams must bring their own laptops and required hardware.
General Rules
- Team Size — Each team must have 2–4 members. All participants must register before the event starts.
- Originality — Teams must use only their own original ideas and work. Any form of plagiarism or cheating will lead to disqualification.
- Theme — The theme will be revealed at the start. All projects must follow the announced theme.
Phase 1 Rules
- Teams must work remotely from their own location during Phase 1.
- Open-source tools, APIs, and libraries are allowed but must be clearly mentioned in the submission.
- Teams must submit the presentation in the given format to the provided mail ID.
- Late submissions will not be accepted.
Final Round Rules
- Teams must report to the venue on time. Be early.
- Teams can build the prototype in the given time span — improve, debug, and enhance their project.
- Major idea changes are not allowed (only improvements).
- Teams must bring their own laptops, extensions, and required hardware.
Projects will be judged on the following criteria to determine which teams advance to Phase 2:
Only selected teams will move to Phase 2 (On-Campus).
Each team must submit a 5-slide presentation that clearly explains their approach to solving the chosen problem statement. The presentation should be well-organized, concise, and easy to understand. Teams are encouraged to focus on clarity and simplicity, avoiding unnecessary complexity.