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CODE
& CHAOS

Where Code Meets Chaos

24hoursofinnovation,collaboration,andcreation.Join200+developersbuildingthefuture.

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Code&ChaosisDCE'spremierhackathonbringingtogetherdevelopers,designers,andinnovators.Buildprojects,learnnewskills,andcompeteforexcitingprizes.
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Explore Tracks

Web & Mobile

Build the next generation of web and mobile applications. From responsive websites to cross-platform apps.

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About this Track

  • UI/UX quality & responsiveness
  • Performance & deployment readiness
  • Problem relevance & usefulness
  • Technical execution
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AI & ML

Create intelligent solutions using artificial intelligence. Build chatbots, computer vision, or ML models.

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About this Track

  • Model effectiveness & accuracy
  • Innovation in approach
  • Dataset usage & ethics
  • Practical application
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Open Innovation

No limits. Build anything that solves real problems. Hardware, IoT, blockchain - your imagination is the limit.

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About this Track

  • Originality of the idea
  • Impact & scalability
  • Technical difficulty
  • Feasibility within hackathon time
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Women in Tech Innovation

Projects empowering women through technology or community-driven innovation.

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About this Track

  • Best overall idea among teams with women members
  • Impact & real-world feasibility
  • Innovation & creativity
  • Presentation & execution
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Sponsored Bounties

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Backternity

Build your backends faster with backternity. Participants have to use backternity in order to build their backends

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API Market

Best Business Ready Project Track. Build real world solutions using APIs that can be launched, monetized, and scaled for actual business use.

Meet Our Judges

Industry experts evaluating your innovations across both days

Sandhya Yadav
Day 1

Sandhya Yadav

SDE-1

American Express

Vinayak Saubhri
Day 1

Vinayak Saubhri

React native Developer

Jumbo

Pravneet Singh
Day 1

Pravneet Singh

Data & AI associate

Anmol
Day 1

Anmol

Senior Associate

Air India

Harshita Abrol
Day 1

Harshita Abrol

Specialist Implementation Services

Aptia

The Schedule

24 Hours of non-stop innovation. From opening ceremony to final awards, every moment is designed to help you create something amazing.

FEB 18

12:00 AM

Online Round

We will shortlist the Top 50 Teams (200 students)

FEB 20

9:00 AM

Hacking Starts

All 50 teams arrive and start building their prototypes.

FEB 20

11:30 AM

Judgement Start

Every team must pitch their "Product Plan + Tech Prototype" to our jury.

FEB 20

2:15 PM

Round 1 Results

Declartion of the final Judgement for the first round

FEB 20

3:00 PM

Team Moves to Round 2

Only the Top 15 Teams (60 participants) who show real potential will be allowed to stay overnight to finish their product.

FEB 20

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Mentorship Round

The remaining teams will follow a Milestone-Based schedule.

FEB 20

6:00 PM

Hack Period

All 15 teams will continue building their prototypes.

FEB 20

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Dinner

All 15 teams will be given dinner by the organizers

FEB 20

9:00 PM

Hack Period

All 15 teams will continue building their prototypes.

FEB 21

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Night Mentorship Round

The remaining teams will follow a Milestone-Based schedule.

FEB 21

2:00 PM

Hack Period

All 15 teams will continue building their prototypes.

FEB 20

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Breakfast

All 15 teams will be given breakfast by the organizers

FEB 21

8:30 AM

Final Hacking & Submission

Partcipants have to show there final products to our judges.

FEB 21

9:00 AM

Judgement

Partcipants have to show there final products to our judges.

FEB 21

12:00 PM

Final Result

With the final judgment all the students will be advised to enter into the closing ceremony.

FEB 21

1:00 PM

Closing Ceremony

With the final judgment and winners code and chaos will be concluded.

Our Sponsors

Powered by industry leaders who believe in innovation

Prizes & Rewards

Compete for incredible prizes worth over Rs 30000 in cash.

1st Place
Rs. 10,000
Grand Winner
2nd Place
Rs 5,000
Runner Up
3rd Place
Rs 3,000
Second Runner

Track Prizes

Bacternity

Most effecient way of using backternity library

Rs 2,000

API Market

Best business ready project

Rs 10,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Any college student with a passion for building! Whether you're a beginner or experienced developer, designer, or innovator everyone is welcome.

You can join in form teams of up to 4 members.

Nope, completely free! We believe in making hackathons accessible to everyone. Just register and show up ready to build.

Bring your laptop, charger, and your creativity! We'll provide food, drinks, and a comfortable workspace. Don't forget your student ID.

Yes! We'll provide meals, snacks, and drinks throughout the event. Let us know about any dietary restrictions when you register.

Yes, all coding and design work can start after ppt round. You can come with ideas and plans, but the actual building happens after the ppt round.