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Organized by

TechTatva Chandigarh University Club

in association with

Apex Institute of Technology - CSE (AIML)

Critical Timeline

Mark your calendars. These dates will define your destiny.

URGENT DEADLINE

Online Submission

AUGUST 8TH

11:59 PM IST

Your revolutionary ideas must be submitted before this deadline. Late submissions will not be considered for the competition.

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PRESTIGIOUS EVENT

24-Hour Hackathon

AUG 13-14

9:30 AM onwards

The ultimate test of innovation and endurance. Selected teams will compete in an intense 24-hour coding marathon to build the future.

LEGEND STATUS

Where Champions Rise

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"Time is the most valuable thing we can spend."

— Theophrastus

Vision & Objective

Alan Turing Tribute

Honoring the legacy of Alan Turing, the father of computer science and artificial intelligence. This hackathon celebrates his groundbreaking contributions to computing and cryptography.

CU Participation

Empowering Chandigarh University students to participate in India's largest AI innovation challenge, fostering a culture of technological excellence and research.

AI Grand Challenge 2025

Preparing teams for the NCIIPC Startup India AI GRAND CHALLENGE hosted by the Govt. of India with a prize pool of ₹22.56 Crores. Build solutions that will shape India's AI future and compete at the national level.

Alan Turing

1912 - 1954

"We can only see a short distance ahead, but we can see plenty there that needs to be done."

Program Overview

A comprehensive three-phase journey from hackathon to taking on the NCIIPC AI Grand Challenge.

Hackathon Phase

2 Days

Intensive coding competition with 12 problem statements

Outcome:

Top teams selected for mentorship

Mentoring Phase

12 Weeks

Weekly sessions with industry experts and faculty

Outcome:

Enhanced solutions with expert guidance

Bootcamp Phase

3 Months

Comprehensive training and solution refinement

Outcome:

AI Grand Challenge 2025 ready teams

Hackathon Phase Details

Program Structure Overview

Hackathon

Aug 13-14, 2025

Shortlisting top teams from CU

Mentoring

Aug 16–Nov 5, 2025

Domain, technical, and strategic enhancement

Bootcamp

Aug 16–Nov 5, 2025

Capstone refinement: infra access and advanced training

Hackathon Overview

• Internal pre-qualifier hackathon

• Select top-performing teams from CU

• Entry to AI Grand Challenge 2025

• 12 carefully curated problem statements

• Teams of 2-5 members

• Real-world AI challenges

• Focus on innovation and impact

Event Timeline

A carefully orchestrated 24-hour journey from idea to implementation

Reporting & Registration of Teams

8:30 AM

Check-in and team registration process

Inauguration Ceremony

9:30 AM

Welcome Speech, Chief Guest Address

Briefing Session

10:00 AM

Problem Statements, Rules, Judging Criteria

Hackathon Begins

10:15 AM

24-Hour Countdown Starts

Lunch Break

1:00 PM

Teams continue work; staggered rotation recommended

Midway Checkpoint

4:00 PM

Submission of Initial Progress Snapshot

Dinner Break

8:00 PM

Evening meal and networking opportunity

Midnight Health & Energy Check

12:00 AM

Snacks / Refreshments / Stretch

Code Freeze Begins

6:00 AM

Final Touches & Presentation Preparation

Final Presentations & Demonstrations

9:30 AM

Each Team: 8–10 minutes

Jury Deliberation + Feedback Round

11:00 AM

Evaluation and feedback session

Closing Ceremony

11:30 AM

Results & Prize Distribution

Event Concludes

12:30 PM

Team Dispersal

Venue Information

D7 Open Area

South Campus, Chandigarh University

NH-95, Chandigarh-Ludhiana Highway, Mohali, Punjab 140413

Guest Speaker

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Identity Unknown

MYSTERY SPEAKER

Identity ClassifiedIndustry LegendVisionary

A distinguished figure whose contributions to the world of technology have shaped entire industries. Their identity remains concealed, adding an air of intrigue to what promises to be an extraordinary keynote address.

Known for revolutionary breakthroughs and thought leadership, this enigmatic speaker will share insights that could transform your understanding of artificial intelligence and innovation.

Achievements

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Influence

Immeasurable

"The greatest innovations emerge from the shadows of anonymity. True pioneers let their work speak louder than their names."

— The Mystery Speaker

"All will be revealed at the House of Turing..."

Eligibility & Registration

Eligibility Criteria

Open to all Chandigarh University students

Teams of 2-5 members required

Basic programming knowledge essential

Interest in AI/ML preferred but not mandatory

Team Composition

2-5

Members per team

Registration Info

Completely free registration

Team formation during event

Limited seats - first come, first served

FREE

Registration Cost

Important Notes

• Bring your own laptop and chargers

• Internet will be provided at the venue

Evaluation & Deliverables

Online Round Evaluation Criteria

Understanding the Problem

25%

Clarity of problem statement and depth of analysis

Approach & Innovation

30%

Creativity in solution design and technical implementation

Team Capabilities

20%

Effectiveness of team collaboration and individual contributions

Architecture & Scalability

25%

Robustness of architecture and potential for future growth

Deliverables

GitHub Repository

Complete source code with proper documentation and README

Project Deck

Comprehensive presentation covering problem, solution, and impact

Demo Video

2-3 minute video demonstrating the working solution and key features

Submission Guidelines

Technical Requirements

• Clean and readable code
• Maintained Github repository

Presentation Guidelines

• Maximum 7-minute presentation
• Live demo preferred over slides
• Clear problem-solution narrative
• Team member introduction
• Future roadmap and scalability

Mentoring & Bootcamp

Comprehensive guidance and advanced training for AI Grand Challenge readiness

3-Month Mentorship Phase

Week 1-5

Solution Refinement

Code review and optimization

Architecture improvement

Performance tuning

Mentors:

CU Faculty & Industry Experts

Week 6-10

Feature Enhancement

Advanced feature development

UI/UX improvements

Integration testing

Mentors:

Alumni & Industry Professionals

Program Outcome

By the end of this comprehensive program, teams will be fully prepared to compete in the AI Grand Challenge 2025 with polished solutions, deep technical knowledge, and the confidence to claim their share of the ₹22.56 Crore prize pool.

Partners & Sponsors

Prestigious partners whose identities will be revealed as we approach the event