HackThe
Chain 4.0
The Biggest Hackathon in Kota City
As part of our Tech-Summit organized by TechKnow Society, join the ultimate hackathon for developers of all skill levels! Hack your way to success at HackTheChain 4.0!
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Welcome to HackTheChain
Welcome to HackTheChain 4.0, the biggest hackathon in Kota City, presented by the Indian Institute of Information Technology Kota (IIIT Kota) in association with Codebase IIIT Kota. This hybrid event will be hosted on Devfolio with a prize pool of ₹10,000.
HackTheChain is more than just a competition—it's a platform where innovation meets execution. We bring together brilliant minds from across the country to tackle real-world challenges, build cutting-edge solutions, and push the boundaries of technology.
Our vision is to create an ecosystem that fosters creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence. Join us for an incredible journey where innovation, creativity, and problem-solving come to life, and be part of the next generation of tech innovators!
Choose Your Domain
Web Development
Develop innovative solutions that use web technologies to solve problems efficiently and bring meaningful innovation to benefit users.
App Development
Develop innovative solutions using app development technologies to solve problems and bring impactful innovation to users.
AI / ML
Leverage Generative AI and Machine Learning to develop apps that enhance automation, analysis, and decision-making.
Ethereum & Blockchain
This track is for Ethereum ecosystem projects, including those on EVM-compatible chains like Arbitrum, Polygon, Optimism, etc.
Business Innovation
Tackle real-world business challenges and develop innovative solutions that can be scaled into full-fledged startups.
Event Timeline
Registration
Registration starts for HackTheChain 4.0
Round 1
Round 1 Starts
Round 2
Presentation round starts
Final Result
Winner Announcement and Closing Ceremony
By The Numbers
Registrations
200+ registrations from across the country.
Offline Participants
100+ participants joined the offline hackathon!
Volunteers
To help you get the best out of HackTheChain 4.0.
Projects
Innovative submissions from various domains.
Our Prizes
Compete to earn elite rewards
SUPREME
1st Place
The pinnacle of achievement. Awarded to the team with the most outstanding, innovative, and impactful solution.
PRESTIGIOUS
2nd Place
A mark of true excellence. Awarded to the team that demonstrated exceptional technical skills and creative problem-solving.
RENOWNED
3rd Place
An incredible accomplishment. Awarded to the team with a highly commendable and technically sound solution.
Rules and Guidelines
Eligibility
The hackathon is open to all students, regardless of their college or academic background. Inter-college and inter-specialization teams are allowed.
Team Formation
Teams must consist of 1 to 5 members. Solo participation is allowed. Each participant can be part of only one team.
Track & Problem Statement
Participants may choose their own problem statement within any track. Five reference problem statements will be provided, but teams are free to work on their own ideas.
Hackathon Format & Timeline
24-hour non-stop coding event. Start: 10th April, 6:00 PM. End: 11th April, 6:00 PM. Top 10 teams shortlisted after coding. Final Presentation: 11th April, 1:00 PM.
Originality & Ethics
Projects must be developed during the hackathon. Pre-built solutions, plagiarism, or copying will result in disqualification. Open-source libraries and APIs are allowed with proper credit.
Team Conduct
Teams must follow fair play and professional ethics. Any misconduct or harassment leads to disqualification.
Submission Guidelines
Teams must submit source code, demo video, and documentation before 23rd Feb, 1:00 AM.
Judging Criteria
Innovation, technical implementation, usability & impact, and presentation quality.
Judging Criteria
Innovation & Creativity
Originality, novelty, and creative problem-solving.
Innovation & Creativity
Originality, novelty, and creative problem-solving.
Technical Ability
Proper use of technologies and solid implementation.
Technical Ability
Proper use of technologies and solid implementation.
Impact & Relevance
Potential industry or societal impact.
Impact & Relevance
Potential industry or societal impact.
User Experience
Usability, clarity, and demonstration quality.
User Experience
Usability, clarity, and demonstration quality.
Presentation
Clear explanation, structure, and pitch delivery.
Presentation
Clear explanation, structure, and pitch delivery.
Completion
Project completeness and working state.
Completion
Project completeness and working state.
Our Team
Sanidhya Madeshia
Coordinator
Yash Agarwal
Co-Coordinator
Ashmit Singh
Core Team
Ayush Kumar
Core Team
Dipesh Mundotiya
Core Team
Harsh Raj
Core Team
Parth Rudrawar
Core Team
Sanidhya Madeshia
Coordinator
Yash Agarwal
Co-Coordinator
Ashmit Singh
Core Team
Ayush Kumar
Core Team
Dipesh Mundotiya
Core Team
Harsh Raj
Core Team
Parth Rudrawar
Core Team
Dhananjay Mangal
Lead Organizer
Megh Kagadiya
Lead Organizer
Satyam Rajawat
Lead Organizer
Shyam Faujdar
Lead Organizer
Divyam Saraf
Lead Organizer
Aayush Mittal
Lead Organizer
Raghav Gupta
Lead Organizer
Aakarsh Bibhaw
Lead Organizer
ujjwal Sharma
Lead Organizer
Gaurav
Lead Organizer
Dhananjay Mangal
Lead Organizer
Megh Kagadiya
Lead Organizer
Satyam Rajawat
Lead Organizer
Shyam Faujdar
Lead Organizer
Divyam Saraf
Lead Organizer
Aayush Mittal
Lead Organizer
Raghav Gupta
Lead Organizer
Aakarsh Bibhaw
Lead Organizer
ujjwal Sharma
Lead Organizer
Gaurav
Lead Organizer