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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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