Bit N Build Around the World 2025

Bit N Build is the flagship international hackathon conducted by the Google Developer Student Clubs of Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering, Mumbai in association with over 20+ states nationally and 20 countries internationally.

It is an event that has gained immense popularity and success in its foremost edition. From the last two years, this is the best hackathon conducted by Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering, Bandra, Mumbai, and has had 2500+ participants, 400+ teams and over 1.5 lakh site impressions.

For its newest edition, Bit N Build builds on its record of international success, having already made waves across the globe. This year, the hackathon sets its sights on expanding its national legacy through a two-phase format. In the first phase, participating colleges will conduct internal rounds across various states. The second phase will bring together the winning teams from each state for the ultimate face-off in Mumbai, where they will compete in high-stakes challenges designed to test their creativity, skill, and collaboration. The hackathon’s final round will feature the top teams from this phase, earning them an invitation to compete in Mumbai at Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering.

Rules and Guidelines:

Preliminary Round:

• There will be Round 1 of Bit N Build open to all colleges across India.
• Winners of Round 1 will qualify to compete in the final round of Bit N Build.

Eligibility:

• The hackathon is open to all students pursuing bachelor's degrees. 
• The participants must participate for the preliminary round in their respective states only.
  

Registration Fees:

• A registration fee of Rs. 200 will be applicable per team.

Team Formation:

• Individual participation is not allowed.
• Teams can consist of 2 to 4 members.
• Participants can form their own teams.
• The team can have people from different colleges, but everyone must be from the same state.

Duration:

• The hackathon will run for a span of 24 hours for the final round which will be held at Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering

Code of Conduct:

• All participants must maintain a respectful and inclusive environment.
• Any form of discrimination, harassment, or disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated.

Original Work:

• All projects must be original and developed during the 24-hour hackathon.
• The use of pre-existing projects or substantial pre-written code is not allowed, if found it may lead to immediate disqualification from the hackathon.

Submission Requirements:

• Projects must be submitted before the specified 24-hour deadline.
• Submissions should include a clear project description, demo, and any necessary documentation.
• Participants are required to update their GitHub repositories and push code at least once every 3 hours during the hackathon.

Technology Stack:

• Participants are free to use any programming languages, frameworks, and tools.
• It is recommended to disclose the technology stack used in the project.

Judging Criteria:

• Projects will be judged based on creativity, technical complexity, practicality, and overall presentation.
• Judges' decisions are final.

General Instructions:

• Shortlisted teams traveling for the grand finale will be eligible to receive reimbursement for to & from journey via 2nd class sleeper railway fare.
• Meals will be provided to all the participants throughout the duration of the hackathon.

BitNBuild's initial round spans across multiple states and countries, challenging bright minds to innovate. The victorious contenders will converge in Mumbai, where the stage is set for the ultimate showdown and a chance to be crowned the hackathon champion!

Kindly check the registration deadline for your respective state and register for the Internal Hackathon before it starts for your respective state.