Zenith 5.0 Hackathon
J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology
💡 About the Event
Zenith 5.0 is an intensive, high-energy 8 hour offline hackathon hosted by Manan – The Tech Society of J.C. Bose UST (YMCA). It is designed to push the boundaries of creativity and technical grit, bringing together developers, designers, and innovators to build functional prototypes from scratch. The event focuses on “Code. Create. Conquer,” emphasizing execution and rapid problem-solving over long-term ideation.
📊 Event Details
- Organizer: Manan (Tech Society), J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, Faridabad.
- Theme: Engineering Excellence, AI & Automation, Green Quality Systems, and Smart Infrastructure (12 distinct themes in total).
- Format: Online Ideation (PPT submission) followed by an 8-Hour Offline Hackathon.
- Team Size: 2–4 Members.
- Eligibility: Open to students from Engineering, Management, Arts, Science, Commerce, and even Medical/Law backgrounds.
📅 Critical Dates
- Idea Submission Deadline: April 28, 2026 .
- Offline Hackathon Date: May 1, 2026.
- Time Window: 8:00 AM (Check-in) to 6:30 PM (Awards).
- Venue: J.C. Bose University (YMCA), Sector-6, Faridabad, Haryana.
🎁 Prizes & Rewards
The total prize pool includes cash rewards and professional perks:
- 🥇 First Prize: ₹15,000 Cash + Goodies.
- 🥈 Second Prize: ₹10,000 Cash + Goodies.
- 🥉 Third Prize: ₹5,000 Cash + Goodies.
- Extras: Networking opportunities, industry exposure, and certificates for all participants.
🧠 The Hacking Blocks
- Block 1 (9:30 AM – 1:00 PM): Core building and feature development with mentor guidance.
- Block 2 (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM): Final sprint, UI polishing, and pitch deck preparation.
- Code Freeze (5:00 PM): All submissions are locked; no further changes allowed.
- The Pitch: 5-minute presentation followed by 3 minutes of Q&A with the jury.
📝 How to Enter
- Step 1: Register on the Official Zenith Hack website.
- Step 2: Submit your initial idea and a PPT explaining your proposed solution by tonight.
- Step 3: Wait for the shortlist of top teams who will be invited for the offline finale on May 1st.
- Step 4: Bring your own laptops and gear to the YMCA campus for the 8-hour sprint.