1. What is Hack Summit?
Ans. Hack Summit is a 36-hour national-level offline hackathon, organized by Aaruush at SRMIST, Kattankulathur. It brings together students from across India to develop innovative, tech-driven solutions across diverse problem statements.
2. Who can participate?
Ans. Any undergraduate or postgraduate student from any academic background is eligible. Participation is open to all institutes across India. You don’t need to be an SRMIST student.
3. What is the venue?
Ans. The venue for the event is Mini Hall 2.
4. How many members are allowed per team?
Ans. Teams can have 1 to 4 members.
5. Where is it held?
Ans. Hack Summit 2025 will take place offline at SRMIST, Kattankulathur. Participants must arrange their own travel. Detailed instructions will be shared with shortlisted teams.
6. Is there a registration fee?
Ans. No, registration is free. However, teams must submit a project idea (PPT) during registration. Shortlisting will be based on clarity, feasibility, and innovation.
7. What’s the prize pool?
Ans. The prize pool is Rs. 1,00,000.
8. Can we use AI tools or pretrained models?
Ans. Yes, you may use publicly available APIs, tools, and pretrained models. However, your project’s core logic must be developed during the hackathon.
9. What technologies can we use?
Ans. You are free to use any programming language, framework, or stack, as long as it is legal and publicly licensed.
10. Where will updates be posted?
Ans. Updates will be shared on our official website, Instagram, LinkedIn, and via email to registered participants.
11. Can we start working on our idea before the event?
Ans. No. While you can brainstorm and research beforehand, coding and implementation must begin only after the hackathon starts. Pre-built projects may lead to disqualification.
12. What are the judging criteria?
Ans. Judging criteria will be announced to participants during the hackathon, before the evaluation begins.
13. Can we change our team members after registration?
Ans. No, team members cannot be changed after confirmation. Exceptions may be considered in emergencies with approval from the organisers.
14. Will internet and power facilities be available at the venue?
Ans. Yes. Participants will have access to Wi-Fi, charging points, and designated working spaces on campus.
15. Can we pitch a solution in a different domain than the one submitted?
Ans. No. Teams must work on the idea submitted during registration. Switching domains or project topics after shortlisting is not permitted.
16. Will food be provided during the hackathon?
Ans. Yes. Meals and refreshments will be provided free of cost to all registered participants throughout the event.
17. Do we need to bring any ID proof?
Ans. Yes. Participants must carry a valid student ID card along with a government-issued ID for verification.
18. How can we reach out for queries?
Ans. For queries, contact us at challenges_hackathon@aaruush.org.
