Yes, then update the sections to 24 hours, 22–23 August 2026. I’d use this version:

Dates

  • Hackathon Dates: 22–23 August 2026

  • Duration: 24 Hours

  • Venue: Arya College of Engineering & IT (ACEIT), Jaipur

  • Registration Deadline: As per the timeline mentioned on Unstop

  • Hackathon Start: 22 August 2026

  • Hackathon End: 23 August 2026

  • Final Submission & Project Presentation: At the end of the hackathon

Participants are required to be present at the venue for the complete hackathon duration.

Eligibility

  • Open to college students from across India.

  • Participants from any academic discipline can participate.

  • Team Size: 2–4 members per team.

  • Students can form teams with members from different colleges or institutions.

  • Participants with skills in AI/ML, Web Development, App Development, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, IoT, UI/UX, and other emerging technologies are encouraged to participate.

  • Participants must carry a valid college ID/student identification for verification.

Project and Submission Requirements

Teams must build a working technology solution during the 24-hour hackathon.

Each team must submit:

  • Project Name

  • Problem Statement

  • Solution Overview

  • Key Features

  • Technology Stack

  • Working Prototype/Demo

  • GitHub Repository

  • Project Presentation/PPT

  • Team Details

  • Demo Video, if required by the organizing team

Projects can be built in AI/ML, Generative AI, Agentic AI, Web & App Development, Blockchain/Web3, Cybersecurity, IoT, FinTech, EdTech, Healthcare, Automation, or Open Innovation.

Teams may use open-source libraries, APIs, frameworks, and third-party tools, with appropriate attribution.

Prizes

🏆 ₹50,000 Total Prize Pool

The hackathon will feature a ₹50,000 prize pool, along with exciting goodies, swags, certificates, and special rewardsfor outstanding teams and participants.

Winners will also get opportunities for:

  • National-level recognition

  • Mentorship from industry professionals

  • Networking with developers, founders, and experts

  • Internship and career opportunities

  • Community recognition through Hacker’s Unity × ACEIT

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

Projects will be evaluated by a panel of industry professionals, mentors, and technical experts.

Criteria Weightage
Technical Implementation 25%
Innovation & Creativity 20%
Problem Relevance & Impact 20%
Functionality & Working Prototype 20%
UI/UX & User Experience 10%
Presentation & Demo 5%
Total 100%

Winner Selection:

  • Teams will present and demonstrate their projects before the judging panel.

  • Judges may ask questions regarding the project's architecture, implementation, technology choices, scalability, and real-world application.

  • Winners will be selected based on the overall judging score.

  • In case of a tie, technical depth, innovation, impact, and completeness of the prototype may be considered as tie-breaking factors.

  • The judges' decision will be final and binding.