Regulatory Notice & Legal ReviewThis document establishes the binding event rules and operational terms for LVC Hackathon 2027.

1. Who Can Participate?

LVC Hackathon 2027 welcomes motivated individuals passionate about solving real-world challenges through technology, design, engineering, and innovative thinking.

Students & Fresh GraduatesUndergraduate and postgraduate students, diploma holders, and recent graduates from all recognized institutions.

Working ProfessionalsSoftware engineers, DevOps practitioners, backend/frontend devs, QA testers, and tech leads.

AI & Data BuildersData scientists, machine learning engineers, agentic workflow creators, and data analysts.

Founders & DesignersUI/UX product designers, startup founders, system architects, and problem solvers.

2. Minimum Age & 3. Geographical Eligibility

Age Requirement: 18+ Years OldParticipants must have completed 18 years of age on or before the event date. Government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, PAN, or Voter ID) will be checked during on-site check-in.

Venue Attendance: In-Person at IPE, HyderabadThe hackathon is strictly an offline event held on 6–7 March 2027 at Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Survey No. 1266, Shamirpet (V&M), Medchal, Hyderabad, Telangana 500101, India. Participants are responsible for their own transportation, lodging, and visa/travel arrangements.

4. Educational & 5. Professional Background

No minimum CGPA, academic branch, or specific university ranking is required. Builders from Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Business Management, Design, and self-taught backgrounds are equally welcome.

Working professionals and freelancers may participate provided participation does not violate intellectual property obligations with their employers.

6. Team Formation Rules

Permitted Team Sizes

1 MemberSolo Hacker

2 MembersDuo Team

4 MembersFull Squad

Note on 3-Member Teams: Teams of 3 are not permitted under the competition format.

7. Technical Skills & 8. Challenge Tracks

Teams should possess a well-rounded skill set across code implementation, system design, and product presentation. Each team registers under one of the 6 tracks:

• AI & Agentic Systems
• Future of Work
• HealthTech
• FinTech & Digital Trust
• Smart India
• Open Innovation

9. Registration & 10. Attendance Requirements

Complete the online application form with valid contact information.
Submit a verified public resume (Google Drive link) and GitHub/LinkedIn profiles.
Pay the registration fee (₹800 per team) and verify the transaction screenshot.
Physical presence during the 24-hour build sprint at the venue in Hyderabad is mandatory for project evaluation.

11. Project Eligibility & Originality

All code must be newly committed during the hackathon. Pre-existing commercial projects, turnkey templates, or plagiarism will lead to immediate disqualification. Use of generative AI is permitted provided it is disclosed in the submission documentation.

12. Award & 13. Career Eligibility

To qualify for the ₹65,000 cash prize pool, teams must submit all required artifacts (source repo, demo, presentation) prior to the deadline and pitch to the jury.Paid internships are for the 1st and 2nd place teams only, after evaluation and interviews. A full-time role is not guaranteed. It may be considered after the internship, based on performance and open positions. A qualifying participant has a verified registration, attends the hackathon in person in Hyderabad, and is on a team that submits a project.

15. Disqualification & 16. Support

Misrepresenting age, submitting fraudulent identities, double-team registration, or non-compliance with the Code of Conduct will result in immediate expulsion.

Eligibility helpdesk: Contact & Grievances

Questions regarding team eligibility or individual criteria should be clarified prior to fee payment.

Participant Eligibility Criteria