Welcome to Hacksplosion!
When the world goes zig and you go zag, when you prefer to test your limits instead of sticking with the tried and tested, when the world says “why” and you say, “why not?”… you know that you’re brimming with hacksplosive talent!
Things you need to know, before you get ready, get set, go!
Eligibility criteria and team formation
- The hackathon is open to all undergraduate sixth-semester engineering students enrolled in the educational institutions mentioned in the drop-down list of the registration page.
- Participation is team-based (minimum three members per team - maximum five members per team).
- A team will be recognized once at least three members have registered and successfully joined the team.
- No changes in the composition of the team will be possible once you register.
- Each participant can only be part of one team.
- Cross-disciplinary teams are allowed and encouraged.
- All participants must be Indian citizens, residing in India only, and above 18 years of age on the date of the participation.
- Participants should not have a criminal conviction or an arrangement or a contract that prevents them from participating in the competition.
- Participants should mandatorily have proof of age, address proof, and college identity proof when requested by Deloitte India. These will be required to confirm the eligibility of the participants.
Registration guidelines
- All participants/teams must register through the official microsite during the registration window. The link will be deactivated after 11:59 P.M. on the specified date.
- Participants must provide accurate and complete details during registration. Any discrepancies may lead to disqualification.
- For team registrations
- A team leader must be nominated to coordinate submissions and communication.
- The team Leader will need to register first, and then send email invitations to teammates.
- Each teammate will need to register via the link in the invitation email before choosing to join or decline the team.
- A team will be recognized once at least three members have registered and successfully joined the team.
- Late registrations will not be entertained under any circumstances.
- Composition of teams, once submitted, must remain unchanged.
Event Guidelines
Webinars
- Attendance in the webinars is strongly recommended as they will cover essential instructions, guidelines, and themes.
- Webinars will also include Q&A sessions with the organising team and domain experts.
Round 1: Individual coding challenge
- Participants must attempt the coding challenge individually.
- The cumulative scores of all team members will determine team eligibility for the next round.
- The challenge will be virtual, have a fixed duration, and must be completed within the stipulated time.
Round 2: Theme based solution submission
- Shortlisted teams from round one will select a theme/problem statement from the provided list.
- Teams must submit their solution in the prescribed format (e.g., PDF/ PPT).
- Adhere to the word and slide limits specified for submissions.
Round 3: Final round discussion
- Shortlisted teams will present their solutions virtually or physically to an expert jury.
- Presentations must address:
- Problem statement and solution approach
- Technical implementation and innovation
- Potential impact and scalability
- Teams should prepare for a Q&A session following their presentation
Submission Guidelines
- All submissions must be made via the microsite within the specified deadline.
- Follow the prescribed format and submission criteria for each round.
- Ensure that all files are named appropriately (e.g., TeamName_Round2.pdf).
- Submissions must be your original work. Plagiarism will lead to immediate disqualification.
Judging criteria
While specific information will be given to participating teams, do note the rough guidelines:
Round 1: Based on individual coding scores determined by speed and accuracy
Round 2: Solutions will be evaluated based on:
- Completeness and relevance of the solution
- Innovation and creativity
- Feasibility and scalability of the idea
- Technical implementation quality
Round 3: Final presentations will be judged on:
- Problem-solving effectiveness
- Presentation quality
- Technical depth and innovation
- Market impact and practical applicability
Code of conduct
- All participants are expected to maintain a respectful and collaborative environment.
- Any form of harassment, discrimination, or unethical behaviour will result in disqualification.
- Participants must adhere to the event’s schedule and deadlines.
- Use of prohibited tools or plagiarism is strictly forbidden and will lead to disqualification.
Prizes and rewards
- First place: INR. 1,00,000 + internship
- Second place: INR. 50,000 + internship
- Internship for the remaining some select teams
For any queries contact:
For technical/platform support: deloittehacksplosion@hirepro.in
For Hacksplosion program related queries: incampusqueries@deloitte.com