The Great Ninja Hack

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The Great Ninja Hack – Rules & Guidelines

Organized under: Google Developer Groups (GDG) on Campus DYPCET

Overview:

• Welcome to The Great Ninja Hack, a 24-hour open innovation hackathon where creativity, resilience, and innovation take center stage!
• Think beyond boundaries, build revolutionary solutions, and challenge yourself in a high-energy coding showdown.
• Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting your coding journey, this is your moment to prove your skills!

General Rules:

• Team Formation:

  • Each team must have 3 to 4 members.
  • All team members must register before the deadline (10th March 2025).

• Eligibility:

  • Open to students and developers from recognized institutions across India.
  • Participants must carry a valid college ID or government-issued ID.

• Project Criteria:

  • This is an open innovation hackathon – you have the freedom to create!
  • Build solutions that showcase originality, feasibility, and real-world impact.
  • No pre-built projects allowed – all coding must be done during the hackathon.

Hackathon Timeline & Rules:

• Hack Duration:

  • Start: 28th March 2025, 11:00 AM
  • Duration: 24 Hours
  • End: 29th March 2025, 11:00 AM

• Coding & Development:

  • All development must be done during the event.
  • Teams may use open-source tools and libraries.
  • AI-generated code is allowed but must be reviewed and optimized by the team.

• Evaluation Rounds:

  • Round 1: Initial Idea & Prototype (28th March , Afternoon)
  • Round 2: Midway Progress Review (28th March , Night)
  • Final Round: Project Demonstration (29th March , 11:00 AM)

• Submission Requirements:

  • Final submission must include:
    • A brief documentation (PDF or Notion link) covering:
      • Problem Statement
      • Tech Stack Used
      • Features Implemented
      • Future Scope
• Accomodation and food would be provided .

Code of Conduct & Ethical Guidelines:

• Plagiarism, cheating, or misrepresentation will result in immediate disqualification.
• Respect fellow participants, judges, and organizers.
• Harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.

Networking & Collaboration:

• Teams are encouraged to network and share ideas, but code sharing between teams is prohibited.
• Night sessions will include interactive activities, tech talks, and networking opportunities.

Disqualification Rules:

• Teams will be disqualified if:
  • They violate any rules outlined above.
  • Their submission is incomplete or after the deadline.

Post-Hackathon & Judging Criteria:

• Judging Criteria:

  • Innovation (30%) – How unique and impactful is the idea?
  • Functionality (30%) – How well does the project work?
  • Technical Complexity (20%) – What technologies were used?
  • Presentation (20%) – How well is the project explained?

• Winner Announcement & Prizes:

  • Winners will be announced on 29th March 2025, at 1:00 PM during the conclusion ceremony.
  • Total Prize Pool: ₹50,000
    • 1st Place (Hokage of Innovation): ₹25,000
    • 2nd Place (Elite Jonin): ₹15,000
    • 3rd Place (Chunin Rising Star): ₹10,000
  • E-certificates will be provided to all participants.

Get ready to bring your A-game and unleash your inner ninja at The Great Ninja Hack!