24 HOUR HACKATHON
24 HOUR HACKATHON
24 HOUR HACKATHON
24 HOUR HACKATHON
24 HOUR HACKATHON
24 HOUR HACKATHON
24 HOUR HACKATHON
24 HOUR HACKATHON
24 HOUR HACKATHON
24 HOUR HACKATHON
24 HOUR HACKATHON
24 HOUR HACKATHON
24 HOUR HACKATHON
24 HOUR HACKATHON
24 HOUR HACKATHON
24 HOUR HACKATHON
24 HOUR HACKATHON
24 HOUR HACKATHON
24 HOUR HACKATHON
24 HOUR HACKATHON

ABOUT THE EVENT

import paradox is a 24-hour offline hackathon organised by Rotaract club of Bengaluru Nava Chaitanya and Build-Ora , hosted at Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore. The event brings together students, developers, designers, and innovators to build bold, impactful solutions under tight deadlines. Teams of 2–4 members will work on exciting themes like Agentic AI and IoT — all while vibing with retro energy. All work must be built during the event — no pre-built projects allowed!

EVENT DETAILS

Event Status

OFFLINE

Registration Deadline

14-03-2026

Duration

24 HOURS

Participation

TEAM (3–4)

Registration Fee

FREE

Location

RUAS, BANGALORE

Skill Level

ALL LEVELS

Event Date

04-04-2026

SELECTION PROCESS

01

ONLINE ROUND

All participants must complete an online screening round.

02
POW!

SHORTLISTING

Only shortlisted teams will be selected for the offline hackathon.

03

OFFLINE ROUND

Shortlisted teams will receive confirmation mail participation in the offline 24-hour hackathon at RUAS, Bangalore.

HACKATHON THEMES

AI

Agentic AI

Build autonomous AI agents that can reason, plan, and take actions

Security

Cyber Security & Blockchain

Design secure systems, decentralized apps, and blockchain-powered solutions

Cloud

IoT + Cloud Computing

Integrate smart devices with scalable cloud infrastructure

PRIZE POOL

₹2,00,000+

TOTAL PRIZE POOL

1ST PLACE

₹75,000

2ND PLACE

₹50,000

3RD PLACE

₹25,000

SPECIAL PRIZES

3 × ₹10,000

TRACK WINNER PRIZES

₹20,000

SPECIAL AWARD

THE RULES

RULES.TXT
01All code must be written during the 24-hour hackathon period.
02Teams must consist of 3-4 members.
03Pre-built projects or code are strictly prohibited.
04Use of open-source libraries and frameworks is allowed.
05Final submissions must include a working demo and pitch presentation.
06Participants must adhere to the code of conduct at all times.
07Decisions made by judges are final and binding.
08All intellectual property created belongs to the respective teams.

SCHEDULE

TIME
ACTIVITY
08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Registration & Check-in
09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Inauguration Ceremony
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Workspace Setup
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch Break
02:00 PM
HACKING BEGINS
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
PHASE 1
05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Mentoring Round 1
08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Dinner
09:00 PM - 12:00 AM
PHASE 2 Begins

FAQ

Anyone with a passion for technology can participate. Whether you're a student, professional, or hobbyist, you're welcome to join. Teams must consist of 3-4 members.
Bring your laptop, charger, any hardware you might need, and your enthusiasm! We'll provide food, drinks, internet, and workspace.
Yeah, individual participation is not allowed
Projects will be judged on innovation, technical complexity, design, practicality, and presentation quality.
No, all code must be written during the hackathon. You can use open-source libraries and frameworks, but the core project must be built from scratch.