UDAAN 2.0: Uplifting Developers for Aspiring & Achieving Innovation is a 24-hour overnight hackathon organized by the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) at MIT ADT University. The event aims to offer students across various disciplines a structured opportunity to collaboratively work on problem statements and build basic functional solutions within a limited time frame.

Guidelines:

• Eligibility: Open to undergraduate and postgraduate college students from all backgrounds.
• Team Size: Each team must consist of 1 to 4 members. Individual participation is permitted.
• Originality: All work must be original and created during the hackathon. Plagiarism or the use of pre-built projects will lead to disqualification.
• Development Environment: Teams may utilize any programming languages, frameworks, or tools unless explicitly restricted by specific problem statements.
• Venue Policy: Once participants enter the venue, they cannot leave until the event concludes.

Flow of the Event:

• Registration on Unstop
• Kickoff & Problem Statement Reveal
  • The main challenge will be revealed in 5 parts at intervals throughout the 24 hours.
• Ideation, Development & Execution
• Pitching & Judging
• Winner Announcement & Awards Ceremony

This progressive format will test adaptability, innovation, and teamwork under pressure.

What You’ll Be Provided With:

• 24x7 Internet Access
• Dinner & Breakfast
• Midnight Munchies
• Access to Mentors & Tech Support
• Music Jam & Chill Zone
• Certificates of Participation

Code of Conduct:

• Professional Behavior: Respectful, collaborative behavior is expected at all times.
• Zero Tolerance: Any form of plagiarism, harassment, or unethical behavior will lead to immediate disqualification.
• Mentor Engagement: Participants must engage respectfully with mentors and follow their guidance.
• Fair Competition: Tampering with or disrupting another team's work is strictly prohibited.

Submission Rules:

• Deadline Compliance: All project submissions must be made before the final deadline. Late entries will not be accepted.
• Required Deliverables:
  • • Working prototype/demo
    • Code repository link (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket)
    • Pitch presentation deck
• Final Pitch: Each team must present their solution to the jury, demonstrating a working model.

‍️ Jury Decisions & Appeals:

• Final Authority: The jury’s decision is final and non-negotiable.
• Tie-Breakers: Judges will re-evaluate based on real-world applicability, scalability, and uniqueness.
• Feedback: Teams may request feedback post-event for improvement.
• Disqualification Rights: The jury may disqualify teams violating originality or ethical standards at any stage.
• No External Pressure: Any attempts to influence jury decisions through external means will lead to disqualification.

  Date: April 29-30
  Venue: IT building, MIT ADT University

  For more details contact:
  Tanmay Sinha 9420156490
  Ishita Jain 832940574