GURU NANAK DEV ENGINEERING COLLEGE, LUDHIANA
TECHNICAL ACTIVITY COMMITTEE
Ref.No. GNDEC/TAC/2025-26/77 April 4,2025
HACKATHON@GNDEC
A Hackathon will be held in Central Computer Centre from 8.15AM onwards on 7th April,2025.
The probable categories of participation and rules are enclosed. Interested students should
register their teams latest by 5.00PM , 6th April,2025 through google form link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxedy-
N59Llg4PZhEB__602ryC_BNmN0u9w2CEa7As7WTx4Q/viewform?usp=sharing
Please note registration is mandatory for participation. No spot registration will be allowed.
Working lunch shall be provided to participants at venue only. Participants may bring in their
own laptops. The problem statements shall be mailed to the team leader on 7 th April,2025 by
7.00AM. Participants must reach the venue by 8.15AM as no late entry would be permitted.
There are attractive cash prizes for the winners and runners up team.
Dr.Arvind Dhingra
Chairman, TAC
Cc: Principal: For kind information
Officer-in-Charge, Computer Centre: To allow use of Central computer centre labs with one
technician
HOD(CA/CSE/IT): With a request to nominate two faculty each for conduct of event from
8.15AM to 4.30PM on 7.4.2025 and also one faculty each for
judgement.
Arch/CE/ECE/EE/MPD/BA: for circulation
Dr. H.S. Rai: With a request to be the judge for the event.
🚀 8-Hour Software Solutions Hackathon: Overview & Rules
🔥 Hackathon Overview
Duration: 8 hours
Objective: Build innovative, scalable software solutions addressing real-world problems.
Judging Criteria:
o Innovation: Originality and creativity.
o Technical Complexity: Challenge level of the solution.
o User Experience (UX): Intuitive and user-friendly design.
o Impact: Potential influence on the problem.
o Scalability: Feasibility for larger audiences.
⚙️ Development Categories
💻 1. Web Development
Goal: Build dynamic web apps.
Examples:
o E-commerce platform with payment integration.
o Project management dashboard.
o Blog platform with content management.
📱 2. Mobile App Development
Goal: Create mobile apps (Android/iOS).
Examples:
o Fitness tracker with social features.
o AI task manager.
o Event discovery app.
🔧 3. Backend Development
Goal: Server-side infrastructure and APIs.
Examples:
o RESTful API for social media.
o Real-time messaging service.
o Large-scale data processing system.
🌐 4. Full-Stack Development
Goal: End-to-end solution with front & back-end.
Examples:
o Booking system with payment and admin management.
o Collaborative document editor.
o Online marketplace with real-time updates.
🎮 5. Game Development
Goal: Create interactive games.
Examples:
o Multiplayer online game.
o AR mobile game with location-based mechanics.
o Puzzle game with increasing difficulty.
🎮 6. Progressive Web App
Goal: To create a progressive web app
Examples:
o One Source Documentation
Develop AI evaluator for answer to essay type questions
⚠️ Rules & Guidelines
👥 Team Formation:
Teams: 6 participants with necessary one girl student participant(no solo entries).
No switching teams during the hackathon.
⏱️ Time Limit:
8 hours to complete and submit the solution.
🛠️ Tools & Tech:
Use any programming language or framework.
All code must be built from scratch (no pre-existing code).
🚀 Code Submission: At the end of 8hrs
🏅 Judging & Conduct
Judging Panel: Professors, industry experts, and developers.
Code of Conduct:
o Respect all participants.
o Collaborate and support others.
o Enjoy the experience and have fun! 🎉
💡 Example Problem Categories
✅ 1. Social Good Solutions
Goal: Improve social welfare, education, healthcare, or the environment.
Examples:
o Mental health support platform.
o Air quality monitoring system.
o Virtual learning platform for underserved communities.
✅ 2. Productivity & Task Management
Goal: Enhance productivity and streamline daily tasks.
Examples:
o AI-powered task management app.
o Remote team collaboration tool.
o Automatic time tracker for freelancers.
✅ 3. Fintech Solutions
Goal: Improve access to financial services or financial literacy.
Examples:
o Savings app that invests spare change.
o Peer-to-peer lending platform.
o Financial literacy game for students.
✅ 4. Sustainability & GreenTech
Goal: Promote eco-friendly solutions.
Examples:
o Carbon footprint tracker.
o Waste management optimization system.
o Community clean-up event organizer.
✅ 5. Healthcare & Wellness Tech
Goal: Enhance healthcare access or wellness management.
Examples:
o AI-powered symptom checker.
o Fitness tracker with mental health exercises.
o Telemedicine platform for rural areas.
✅ 6. Smart Cities & IoT
Goal: Integrate IoT to improve city living.
Examples:
o Real-time parking spot tracker.
o Smart waste management with IoT sensors.
o Energy-saving system for buildings.
✅ 7. AI & Machine Learning
Goal: Use AI/ML for predictions or process automation.
Examples:
o Customer support chatbot.
o E-commerce recommendation system.
o Predictive maintenance for industrial equipment.
✅ 8. Entertainment & Gaming
Goal: Create engaging entertainment or gaming solutions.
Examples:
o Social trivia game app.
o AI-powered music discovery platform.
o Educational VR experience.
