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Hackspark Hackathon 2025 – RuleBook

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Department Name

Event Name

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Computer                       Science & Engineering

 



 

 

 

WebWar (HTML & CSS – Web Designing)


• Participants cannot use internet templates, AI-generated code, or pre-built websites.
• Inline CSS should be minimized; external CSS is preferred.
• Page must contain at least 3 sections (header, body, footer).
• Proper indentation and clean coding style required.
• No use of images, logos, or graphics from copyrighted sources.
• Website must open properly on multiple screen sizes (desktop/mobile).
• Plagiarism check may be done.
• Judges may ask participants to explain their code.
• Bonus points for accessibility features (alt text, semantic tags).
• Incomplete websites will be evaluated but given lower marks.



 

 

 

 

 

Code Warrior (Python & Java)

 


• Participants can choose Python or Java.
• Problems will be shared at the start.
• Time limit: 1 hour.
• Code should be commented and easy to read.
• Partial marks for partially correct solutions.
• Internet not allowed.
• Use of external libraries beyond standard ones is prohibited (unless specified).
• Each problem may have multiple test cases; all must be solved for full marks.
• Wrong submissions may lead to negative marking.
• Participants may be asked to explain their code logic.
• Programs must be executable within given time limits.
• Bonus points for writing reusable functions.
• Participants must mention time complexity of their solution.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One Minute Jam (Just A Minute)


• Speak for 1 minute on the given topic.
• No hesitation, pause, or repetition allowed.
• Language must be clear and appropriate.
• Exceeding time limit may reduce marks.
• Participants must start speaking immediately once the topic is given.
• Any pause beyond 3 seconds results in deduction.
• Judges may change topic mid-way to test spontaneity.
• Use of fillers (“umm”, “ahh”, “like”) reduces points.
• Hand gestures and body language will be observed.
• Offensive jokes or political/religious comments are prohibited.
• Audience disruption leads to penalty.

• Bonus points for humor and storytelling.
• Points deducted if participant stops before 1 min.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Logic Gate Hunt


• Each team will be given problem sets based on logic gates.
• Time limit: 1 hour.
• Use of calculators allowed, but mobile phones restricted.
• Each problem must be solved step-by-step; final answers alone won’t      count.
• Teams must complete minimum 3 puzzles to qualify.
• Circuit diagrams must be drawn neatly with symbols.
• Wrong connections will deduct marks.
• Participants must bring their own pen/paper – calculators optional.
• Judges may include practical logic gate circuit verification.
• Hints may be given but with negative marks.
• Extra points for explaining truth tables.
• Use of unfair means leads to immediate disqualification.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Mechanical Engineering (ME)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Catapult / Production Drawing


• Participants either build a catapult or create production drawings.
• Time limit: 1.5 hours.
• Catapult must demonstrate working ability.
• Drawings must follow engineering standards.
• Catapult must launch a projectile at least once.
• Measurement of projectile distance may be part of scoring.
• Participants should provide rough sketches before building.
• Production drawings must follow proper scaling.
• Each team must label all dimensions and views correctly.
• Late submissions get negative marks.
• Unsafe handling of tools leads to penalties.
• Bonus marks for innovative mechanisms.
• Catapult design must not cause injury/damage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Solid Modeling


• Time limit: 1 hour.
• Software will be provided (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• Models must be original and created during the event.
• Plagiarism or copying prohibited.
• Models must contain at least 3 views (top, front, side).
• Participants should demonstrate 3D rotation of the model.
• Drawing file should be saved and submitted digitally.
• Complex parts may get bonus points.
• Incomplete designs will still be considered but penalized.
• No pre-saved templates allowed.
• Software crashes are participant’s responsibility.
• Judges may ask technical questions about the model.
• Extra marks for applying constraints properly.
• Participants cannot share files with others.

 Participants must bring their own materials and items required for creating their project/video, as no resources will be provided by the organizers. 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Pharmaceutical & Medical Sciences (PMS)

 

 

 

Paper Presentation

(Students may choose their own topics, provided they are related to the Paramedical Department.)

 

 


• PPT must be original and plagiarism-free.
• Time limit: 8 minutes presentation + 2 minutes Q&A.
• Only relevant topics allowed.
• Plagiarism >20% will lead to rejection.
• Slides must not exceed 8-10 in number.
• Font size must be readable (minimum 20pt).
• Diagrams/graphs encouraged.
• Presentation should not exceed 10 min.
• Plagiarism checked via Turnitin/Grammarly.
• Participants must carry soft copy + hard copy of abstract.
• Bonus points for case studies and real-world examples.
• Judges may ask Q&A from any part of presentation.
• Use of vulgar/irrelevant data disqualifies participants.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anatomy Painting


• Participants bring their own Sheets & colors.
• Time limit: 1 hour.
• Drawing must be anatomically correct.
• Labels should be neat and readable.
• Reference diagrams allowed but tracing is prohibited.
• Human figure must follow correct proportions.
• Judges may test participants by asking to explain parts.
• Bonus points for neat shading/color blending.
• Sheet must contain participant’s ID number only.
• Unfinished diagrams still evaluated but penalized.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Civil Engineering (CE)

 

 

 

 

 

 

BuildCon (Bridge Building with Ice-Cream Sticks)


• Only ice-cream sticks and glue allowed.
• Time limit: 1 hours.
• Bridge must withstand weight testing.
• Judges may conduct a load test.
• Teams must use only allowed materials.
• Bridge must have a minimum span of 30 cm.
• Judges will apply weights gradually until failure.
• The bridge should be free-standing (no support).
• Glue drying time is part of total time.
• Bonus points for aesthetic design.
• Teams must submit a sketch before building.
• Each bridge will be tested for load-to-weight ratio.
• Teams damaging materials will be penalized.
• Any external reinforcement not allowed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TerraX


• Problem statements given at the start.
• Solutions must be presented within time.
• Can include diagrams/calculations.
• Teams will get 1 practical case study in civil engineering.
• Solutions must be presented in writing + oral explanation.
• Use of engineering formulas encouraged.
• Wrong units/dimensions cause penalty.
• Time limit: 1 hour.
• Bonus points for environment-friendly solutions.
• Partial solutions still get marks.
• Judges may ask follow-up questions.
• Teamwork will also be evaluated.

 

 

 

 

 

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Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

 

 

 

 

 

Builder Logic (C/C++)


• Time limit: 1 hour.
• Problems will test logic, algorithms, and debugging.
• Internet not allowed.
• Programs must run without compilation errors.
• Participants can attempt multiple problems.
• Partial scoring for partially correct outputs.
• Code must be written from scratch during event.
• Bonus marks for using modular programming.
• Syntax errors lead to deductions.
• Judges may check dry-run of code.
• Copied logic = instant disqualification.

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                      MCA

 

 

 

 

 

Poster Presentation (Topic: Cloud Computing vs. Edge Computing)

 

 

 

 

        Topic is fixed: “Cloud Computing vs. Edge Computing.”

        Solo Participation.

        Posters must be handmade (A3/A2 sheets only).

        Digital/printed posters will not be accepted.

        Participants must bring their own stationery, Drawing Sheets, sketch pens, and colors.

        Content must be technical, informative, and relevant.

        Diagrams, flowcharts, and comparisons are encouraged.

        Time limit: 1 hour.

        Each poster must contain participant’s registration ID.

        Participants may be asked to explain their poster briefly to judges.

        Offensive, copied, or irrelevant content will not be accepted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

IT JAM (Just a Minute – Tech Topics)

 

 

 

 

·        Topics will be given on the spot (e.g., AI, IoT, Blockchain, Cybersecurity).

·        They must speak for 1 uninterrupted minute.

·        No hesitation, long pauses, or repetition allowed.

·        Language must be clear, fluent, and appropriate.

·        Usage of fillers (“umm,” “like,” etc.) will reduce marks.

·        Judges may stop participants if they go off-topic.

·        Exceeding time limit leads to penalty.

·        Offensive, political, or irrelevant remarks are not allowed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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    MBA / BBA

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ad-Mad Show


• Topic/product will be given.
• Skit/Ad must be original and humorous/creative.
• Time limit: 3–5 minutes.
• No offensive content allowed.
• Teams will be given random product categories.
• Use of props is allowed but must be arranged by participants.
• Bonus points for catchy slogans/jingles.
• Exceeding time may reduce marks.
• Audience involvement is encouraged.
• Teams must avoid hurting sentiments.
• Judges may ask reasoning for concept.

 

 

 

 

 

Poster Presentation (On Global Issues)


• Only handmade posters allowed (A3/A2).
• Time limit: 1 hour.
• Content must be original and relevant.
• Posters must be handmade only.
• Use of paint, sketch pens, crayons allowed.
• Participants must bring their own stationery.
• Poster must contain a clear title.
• Content must relate to global social/environmental issues.
• Bonus points for statistics/facts included.
• Plagiarized/printed material not accepted.
• Poster must be neat and readable.
• Minimum size A3, maximum size A2.
• Judges may ask participants to explain poster meaning.

 

 

 

 



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General Events

 

 

 

 


Poster Presentation
(Are we Engineering our own Disaster?)


               

                                (Team Size Individual only.)

·        Topic is fixed: “Are We Engineering Our Own Disaster?”

·        Posters must be handmade only (A3/A2 sheets allowed).

·        Digital or printed posters are strictly prohibited.

·        Participants must bring their own colors, Drawing sheets, sketch pens, and other material.

·        Posters should be original and creative, plagiarism is not allowed.

·        Relevant slogans, facts, or statistics can be added.

·        Time limit: 1 hour.

·        Participants must clearly mention their registration ID on the back of the poster.

·        Each participant/team must give a 2-minute explanation of their poster to judges.

·        Offensive or irrelevant content will not be entertained.

 

 

 

 

 

Photography


                               (Team Size Individual only.)
• Participants must bring their own camera or smartphone.
• Photos must be clicked during the event duration only.
• Basic editing is allowed, but heavy manipulation is prohibited.
• Theme will be disclosed on the spot.
• Photos must be submitted in digital format.
• Watermarks and logos are not allowed.
• Judges’ decision will be final.



 

 

 

 

 

Tech Reels


                (Solo or team participation (max 2 members).)
• Participants must bring their own mobile phone/camera for recording.
• Time duration of reel: 30–60 seconds.
• Reels must be original and recorded during the event.
• Background music can be used but should be copyright-free.
• Offensive or inappropriate content is strictly prohibited.
• Maximum 2 reel submissions allowed per participant/team.
• Editing apps allowed, but content must remain authentic.
• Judges’ decision will be final.



 

 

 

Calligraphy Art


                                 (Team Size - Individual only.)
• Participants must bring their own pens, brushes, and colors.
• Participants are required to bring their own A4/A3 sheets, as organizers will not provide them.
• Time limit: 1 hour.
• Theme will be disclosed on the spot.
• Multiple colors can be used but plagiarism from printed material is not allowed.
• Use of stencils or pre-designed fonts is strictly prohibited.
• Participants must complete the artwork within the given time.
• Judges’ decision will be final and binding.




 

 

 

Rangoli


             (Team Size - Maximum 2 participants per team.)
• Participants must bring their own rangoli colors and decorative items.
• Time limit: 1 hour.
• Use of flowers, grains, or natural materials is allowed.
• Only dry colors allowed (no paints).
• Theme will be announced on the spot.
• Space allocation will be done by organizers.
• Use of mechanical stencils is not permitted.
• Judges’ decision will be final and binding.

 

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