AI-assisted hackathon

Overclock '26

Think with AI. Build with purpose. Innovate without limits.

24hours
AI-assisted hackathon

30–31 October 2026 · Easwari Engineering College

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Overclock the clock

Core clock: 3.6 GHz
Timelines lit: 1 of 64
Temperature: 40 °C
Status: Stock

AI-assisted hackathon

Work with AI. Make every hour count.

We put an AI platform in your hands for the entire 24 hours. Let it carry the busywork — you spend your clock on the parts only your team can do. Faster drafts, sharper debugging, deeper research, zero wasted minutes.

BrainstormingCoding assistanceDebuggingResearchDesignTestingPrototypingDocumentation

AI is your co-pilot, not the pilot: review, test and understand everything it produces, and disclose significant AI assistance when the jury asks.

One tree. Every build.

OVERCLOCK’26 is an AI-assisted, 24-hour offline hackathon organized by the TechSaavy Club, Department of Information Technology, Easwari Engineering College. Every team gets an AI platform at the venue, so you can spend the clock building instead of fighting it. Pick a problem statement, grow it into a working solution, then push it past its rated speed across three rounds of evaluation.

Format: AI-assisted, 24 hours offline
Dates: 30–31 October 2026
Team size: 1–4 members
Entry: ₹600 per team, non-refundable
Venue: Easwari Engineering College
Stack: Software, hardware, AI or embedded
AI platform: Provided to every team

Three rounds of judging

Every team moves through a three-round evaluation of ideas, development progress and the final solution.

Idea & Problem Understanding

Round 1

Initial evaluation: teams present their understanding of the problem, proposed solution, innovation, feasibility and intended impact.

Problem relevance and understanding
Originality and innovation
Feasibility of the proposed solution
Clarity of the approach

Progress & Prototype Evaluation

Round 2

Development review: progress, prototype, implementation approach and use of relevant technologies, including AI where applicable.

Technical implementation
Prototype functionality and progress
Problem-solving approach
Effective use of tools and technologies

Final Demonstration & Jury

Round 3

Teams present completed solutions to the jury, demonstrate functionality, explain technical decisions and answer questions.

Working solution and functionality
Innovation and originality
Practical feasibility and impact
Technical understanding
Presentation and response to jury questions

Evaluation timings, scoring weights and advancement criteria will be communicated before or during the event.

Event timeline

From registration to the winners announcement.

Phase 00

000% of the timeline grown

17 Oct
Registration opens
Registrations officially open for all interested participants.
Saturday, 2026
25 Oct
Problem statements released
Official problem statements drop so teams can understand the challenges and prepare.
Sunday, 2026
30 Oct
Hackathon begins
The offline hackathon kicks off at Easwari Engineering College. Teams start building.
Friday, 2026
31 Oct
Build, submit, demo
Teams complete projects, submit deliverables, demonstrate prototypes and face final evaluation.
Saturday, 2026
31 Oct
Valedictory & winners
The event concludes with the announcement of winners and the valedictory ceremony.
Saturday, 2026

Rules & guidelines

The short version of the official rulebook. Read the full guidelines before you register.

Registration: Register through the official form. Teams of 1–4, ₹600 per team (non-refundable). Carry a valid college ID card for verification.
Build period: Solutions must be built during the designated hackathon period. Previously developed projects must not be presented as new work — disclose libraries, frameworks and components used.
AI usage: An AI platform is provided to every team. AI tools are encouraged for brainstorming, coding, debugging and testing. AI-generated content must be reviewed and understood by the team, and significant assistance disclosed when asked.
Fair play: Plagiarism, impersonation, falsification and copying another team's work are strictly prohibited. Misconduct may lead to disqualification. The jury's decision is final.
Submission: Submit source code, prototype and presentation before the announced deadline, and be ready to demonstrate and explain your own implementation.
On site: Bring your own laptops, chargers and equipment. Hardware projects must comply with venue safety rules. Food and accommodation are not provided by the organizers.

Our partners

OVERCLOCK’26 is powered by the communities and teams backing the builders.

Community Partner

Technical Partner

Choose your branch.

Register individually or as a team of up to four. The entry is ₹600 per team and is strictly non-refundable. Problem statements arrive on 25 October 2026.