Eligibility Criteria
Check if you meet the requirements to participate in SmartAIthon 2026
UG Students
Undergraduate students from any discipline are welcome to participate and showcase their innovation skills.
PG Students
Postgraduate students pursuing master's or doctoral degrees can join and contribute their expertise.
Individual/Team
Participate individually or form a team to collaborate on innovative smart city solutions.
Team Size: 1-4
Teams can have 1 to 4 members, allowing for diverse skills and collaborative problem-solving.
Cross-College Teams
Students from different colleges can form teams, bringing together varied perspectives and experiences.
Free Stage 1
Stage 1 registration is completely free, making it accessible to all interested participants.
Team Rules & Regulations
Please read and follow these team guidelines carefully to ensure smooth participation throughout the hackathon.
- Maximum Team Size: Each team can have a maximum of 4 members. No exceptions will be made.
- Team Leader Required: Every team must designate one member as the team leader for communication purposes.
- Exclusive Participation: Participants cannot join multiple teams simultaneously. Each person can only be part of one team.
- Team Composition: Teams can be formed with students from the same or different colleges/institutions.
- Registration: Team leader must be registered through the official registration form.
- Communication: All official communications will be sent to the team leader's email address.
- Code of Conduct: All team members must adhere to the hackathon's code of conduct and ethical guidelines.
- Original Work: All submissions must be original work of the team members.
Download PPT Templates
Get professionally designed templates for your presentations
Round 1 PPT Template
Idea Submission Presentation
Professional template designed for Stage 1 idea submission. Includes all necessary sections for presenting your innovative concept.
- Problem Statement slide
- Solution Overview
- Target Audience & Impact
- Implementation Approach
- Team Introduction
- Timeline & Milestones
Round 2 PPT Template
Prototype Presentation
Comprehensive template for Stage 2 prototype presentation. Showcase your technical implementation and working model.
- Technical Architecture
- Working Demo Screenshots
- Code & Implementation Details
- Testing & Validation
- Results & Outcomes
- Future Scope & Improvements
Submission Requirements
Prepare all necessary materials for successful submission
GitHub Repository
Submit your complete project source code through a public or private GitHub repository with proper documentation.
Include README.md with setup instructionsDemo Video (2-5 mins)
Create a comprehensive demo video showcasing your project's features and functionality.
Duration: 2-5 minutes maximumWorkflow Video (2 mins)
Submit a workflow video explaining your development process and technical implementation.
Duration: 2 minutes maximumWorkflow Video Guidelines
Create an effective workflow video that explains your project development process
Problem
Clearly explain the problem you're addressing and why it matters in the context of smart cities.
Solution
Describe your innovative solution and how it addresses the identified problem effectively.
Demo
Showcase your working prototype and demonstrate key features and functionality.
Architecture
Explain the technical architecture, technologies used, and implementation approach.
Final Presentation Format
🎤 Final Round Presentation Structure
Selected teams will present their projects to the judging panel in the final round
Ready to Submit?
Download the templates, prepare your materials, and submit your innovative solution. Make sure to follow all guidelines for successful submission.