Chettinad CodeFest 2026
Overseas Cyber Technical Service PVT LTD
📌 About the Event
The Chettinad CodeFest 2026 is a premier technical hackathon focused on the convergence of Artificial Intelligence with critical infrastructure and human services. Organized in Karaikudi, it offers a structured path from conceptual logic to physical prototyping.
ℹ️EVENT THEME & DOMAINS
The event is centered around the theme: “Engineer the Systems That Think, Guard, and Heal.”
- Intelligent Business Systems: AI for optimization and data-driven decisions.
- Security & Fraud Detection: Guarding digital assets and financial integrity.
- Healthcare Innovations: AI tools to heal and improve patient outcomes.
🎯 COMPETITION STRUCTURE
| Round | Phase | Date | Format | Details |
| Round 1 | Screening | June 19, 2026 | Online | AI & Logical Quiz (2 hours). Top 50 advance. |
| Round 2 | Bootcamp | June 26, 2026 | In-Person | Hands-on Dev at OCTS Karaikudi. Top 20 advance. |
| Round 3 | Grand Finale | June 27, 2026 | In-Person | Final presentations and advanced dev. |
🏆PRIZES & REWARDS
- 🥇 Grand Prize (Best Innovation): ₹30,000.00
- 🥈 Most Impactful Solution: ₹20,000.00
- 🥉 Best Code Quality Award: ₹10,101.01
🚀ELIGIBILITY & TEAM RULES
- Participants: Open to UG/PG students (CS, Data Science, AI/ML), Professionals, and AI Enthusiasts.
- Team Size: 1 to 4 members.
- Locked Rosters: Team composition cannot be changed after Round 1.
- Requirements: Laptop with stable internet and proof of enrollment (for students).
- Registration Deadline: June 12, 2026.