About the challenge: https://ideathon-2026-r49g.vercel.app/
National-Level IDEATHON 2026
Organized by *Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts & Science (Autonomous)*, *Coimbatore*
Calling all UG & PG students from recognized institutions across India! 
Showcase your innovative ideas and compete at the national level!
Event Dates: 25 – 27 February 2026
Venue: Dr. SNSRCAS Campus, Coimbatore
Prize Money:
Winner – ₹5 Lakhs
Runner – ₹2 Lakhs
Team Details:
• Team size: 4–5 students
• Maximum 2 teams per college
• UG & PG students only
• Inter-institutional teams not permitted
Registration Fee: ₹1000 per student (No accommodation)
Open to students from other colleges/universities (other states & districts)
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Requirements
What to Build
DAY 1Preliminary Screening
Idea Relevance & Innovation
Objective
Filter ideas based on relevance and originality. Ensuring the core concept aligns with the competition goals.
Format
Short idea pitch / abstract review
DAY 2
Intermediate Screening
Concept Strength & Feasibility
Objective
Evaluate depth and practicality of shortlisted ideas. Deep dive into the mechanics of the solution.
Format
Detailed concept presentation
Duration
10 min pitch + 5 min Q&A
Submission
Solution architecture, Implementation plan, Value proposition
DAY 3
Final Screening
Impact & Execution
Objective
Select winning ideas based on scalability, impact, and the quality of the prototype/demo.
Format
Final pitch with demo/prototype
Duration
15 min pitch + 10 min Q&A
Submission
Working Prototype / MVP + Final Deck
Duration
7 min pitch + 3 min Q&A
Submission
Problem statement + proposed solution (1 page)
What to Submit
Prizes
Winner - 5 Lakh
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Mr. Sathappan Sethuraman
Senior Banking Professional, Retired COO – India, Emirates NBD Bank, Trichy
Judging Criteria
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3 rounds
DAY 1 Preliminary Screening Idea Relevance & Innovation DAY 2 Intermediate Screening Concept Strength & Feasibility DAY 3 Final Screening Impact & Execution
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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