Question 1

What are the themes of the Hackathon?

Accepted Answer

The Hackathon themes are listed on the official Hackathon webpage. Participants can choose any one theme from the available list.

Question 2

Can students from all engineering branches participate?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Students from all engineering branches are welcome to participate.

Question 3

What are the timings of the Hackathon?

Accepted Answer

The Hackathon will be conducted from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, including a 30-minute lunch break.

Question 4

What is the maximum team size allowed?

Accepted Answer

Each team must consist of a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 8 members.

Question 5

Can participants from different colleges form a team?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Students from different engineering colleges can come together and form a team.

Question 6

Do participants need to bring their own laptops and other equipment?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All participants must bring their own laptops and any other equipment required for developing and demonstrating their projects.

Question 7

Can participants use AI tools and existing technologies while developing their projects?

Accepted Answer

No. The use of AI tools and existing technologies is not permitted for developing the Hackathon solutions.

Question 8

Will all participants receive a Certificate of Participation? Will it be physical or digital?

Accepted Answer

Yes. As mentioned in the Hackathon brochure, all participants will receive a Digital Certificate of Participation.

Question 9

What is SMIE, and what are the benefits of becoming an SMIE member?

Accepted Answer

SMIE stands for Student Member of the Institution of Engineers (India). To understand the membership benefits and other details, please scan the QR code provided in the Hackathon brochure.

Question 10

Will food and refreshments be provided at the venue?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A simple lunch will be provided to all participants at the venue.

Question 11

Can participants present an existing project, or must they develop a completely new idea?

Accepted Answer

Participants can present an existing project or solution, provided it is relevant to one of the announced Hackathon themes.

Question 12

Will the organisers provide problem statements, or can participants choose their own?

Accepted Answer

The organisers will announce the Hackathon themes. Participants can develop their own problem statements and solutions within the selected theme.

Question 13

Will participants get opportunities to interact with industry experts, mentors and potential investors?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Teams selected for the final round will get opportunities to interact with industry experts and mentors, and explore potential networking opportunities.

Question 14

Will participants receive any event merchandise or swag?

Accepted Answer

No. Event merchandise or swag will not be provided.

Question 15

Is the registration fee applicable per person or per team?

Accepted Answer

The registration fee is applicable per person only, not per team.

Question 16

Is an Online Hackathon available?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Online Hackathon facility is available exclusively for students from colleges outside Telangana. Students studying in Telangana colleges are eligible only for the offline Hackathon.

Question 17

Whom should I contact if I still have questions?

Accepted Answer

Reach the organising team by WhatsApp or email. Use the contact details printed on the hackathon brochure.

Hackathon organised by TEKSHETRA

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