Open Loop

Open Loop – National Level Hackathon | Yenepoya School of Engineering & Technology

Overview

• National-level hackathon organized by YenTech(Yenepoya School of Engineering and Technology)
• Exclusively for undergraduate (UG) students across India
• Focuses on innovation, collaboration, and solving real-world problems
• Platform to build technology-driven solutions in a competitive environment

Hackathon Format

• Mode: Offline
• Two-stage competition:
  • Preliminary Round (Screening Round)
    • Evaluation based on:
      • Technical feasibility
      • Innovation
      • Impact
      • Presentation
  • Final Round (On-site Hackathon)
    • Duration: 24 hours
    • Problem statements will be provided during this round
    • Teams must develop a working prototype
    • Final presentation to a panel of judges

Team Details

• Team size: 2 to 4 members
• Inter-college teams: Allowed
• Inter-specialization teams: Allowed

Important Dates

• Registration deadline: 24th, 12:00 PM

Rules & Guidelines

• All tools and technologies are allowed
• Use of AI is permitted only if properly documented and justified
• Strict plagiarism policy — any copied work leads to disqualification
• No changes in team members after registration
• Building a functional prototype is mandatory in the final round

Evaluation Criteria

• Technical feasibility
• Innovation
• Real-world impact
• Presentation quality

Rewards & Perks

• Prize pool: ₹1,00,000+ (T&C apply)
• Exciting rewards and goodies
• Participation certificates
• Networking opportunities

Objective

• Encourage innovation and practical problem-solving
• Promote teamwork and creativity
• Provide hands-on experience and industry exposure
• Help students turn ideas into real-world solutions