INNOVATE MIT CORER HACKATHON RULE BOOK

1. Introduction:
The 'INNOVATE MIT CORER HACKATHON' is a prestigious National-level event hosted by MIT College of
Railway Engineering and Research. The hackathon aims to encourage innovation, problem-solving, and
entrepreneurial spirit among students across Maharashtra.

2. Event Details:
- Date: January 20th - January 21st, 2024

- Venue: MIT College of Railway Engineering and Research, Industrial Estate No. 3, Barshi, Dist. Solapur,
Maharashtra 413401.

- Objective: To address real-world challenges through innovative solutions in Healthcare, Cyber Security,
Agriculture, and Environment.

3. Participation Guidelines:
- College ID Cards are compulsory.

- Eligibility: The hackathon is open to all engineering students in Maharashtra.

- Team Formation: Teams should consist of 3 to 6 members.

- Registration: Contact R. Kota (8788923788), K. Kulkarni (8669662106), or A. Amrutkar (9168844182)

for registration details.

4. Event Schedule:
- Start Time: January 20th, 09:00 AM

- Communication: Participants will receive event updates and instructions via provided contact details.

5. Themes and Problem Statements:

- Participants can choose from the following themes: Healthcare, Cyber Security, Agriculture, and
Environment.

- Problem statements must be from above themes.

6. Rules and Regulations:

- Carry your own laptops for project implementation.

- Implementation must be from scratch.

- Projects should be conceived, developed, and completed within the 24-hour timeframe.
- Projects must be original and not previously developed or started before the hackathon begins.

- Code of Conduct: Participants must maintain professionalism, respect others, and adhere to ethical
standards throughout the event.

- Tools and Resources: Any programming languages, libraries, APIs, hardware, and software are allowed
for projects.

- No Refund Policy
- All registration fees for Hackathon Event are non-refundable.

- Cancellation by Participant
- Participants who choose to withdraw from the event will not be eligible for a refund.

7. Judging Criteria:
Projects will be evaluated based on:

Round 1: Presentation (PPT Presentations should include a demonstration of the project's

functionality Max 10 Min)

Round 2: Project Design & Implementation, Progress etc.

Round 3: Final result evaluation based on Functionality, Usability, Technical complexity etc.

8. Intellectual Property Rights:

Participants retain ownership of their ideas, projects, and code. Details on rights and open-sourcing will
be provided during the event.

9. Prizes and Recognition:

- Prizes will be awarded to winning teams.

- Announcement of winners will be made on January 21st.

10. Support and Assistance:

Mentors and technical support will be available throughout the event to assist participants.

11. Disqualification:
Actions such as cheating, plagiarism, or violation of rules will lead to immediate disqualification.

12. Breaks and Rest:

- Participants are encouraged to take breaks for rest and refreshments during the 24-hour period.

Note: Participants are not allowed to leave campus till event ends.
13. Accommodations:
Accommodation will be provided for registered participants. Please note the following details:

- Accommodation includes breakfast and tea only on 20th Jan only.

- Participants are responsible for their own lunch and dinner arrangements.

Thank you for your interest in the 'INNOVATE MIT CORER HACKATHON.' We look forward to welcoming
your students and witnessing their innovative solutions!

Regards,

INNOVATE MITCORER HACKATHON TEAM

MIT College of Railway Engineering and Research