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\ud83d\udccc About the Event<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Chettinad CodeFest 2026<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2139\ufe0fEVENT THEME & DOMAINS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The event is centered around the theme: “Engineer the Systems That Think, Guard, and Heal.”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Intelligent Business Systems:<\/strong> AI for optimization and data-driven decisions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Security & Fraud Detection:<\/strong> Guarding digital assets and financial integrity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Healthcare Innovations:<\/strong> AI tools to heal and improve patient outcomes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    \ud83c\udfaf COMPETITION STRUCTURE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    Round<\/strong><\/td>Phase<\/strong><\/td>Date<\/strong><\/td>Format<\/strong><\/td>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
    Round 1<\/strong><\/td>Screening<\/strong><\/td>June 19, 2026<\/strong><\/td>Online<\/strong><\/td>AI & Logical Quiz (2 hours). Top 50 advance.<\/td><\/tr>
    Round 2<\/strong><\/td>Bootcamp<\/strong><\/td>June 26, 2026<\/strong><\/td>In-Person<\/strong><\/td>Hands-on Dev at OCTS Karaikudi. Top 20 advance.<\/td><\/tr>
    Round 3<\/strong><\/td>Grand Finale<\/strong><\/td>June 27, 2026<\/strong><\/td>In-Person<\/strong><\/td>Final presentations and advanced dev.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    \ud83c\udfc6PRIZES & REWARDS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • \ud83e\udd47 Grand Prize (Best Innovation):<\/strong> \u20b930,000.00<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \ud83e\udd48 Most Impactful Solution:<\/strong> \u20b920,000.00<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \ud83e\udd49 Best Code Quality Award:<\/strong> \u20b910,101.01<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      \ud83d\ude80ELIGIBILITY & TEAM RULES<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • Participants:<\/strong> Open to UG\/PG students (CS, Data Science, AI\/ML), Professionals, and AI Enthusiasts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Team Size:<\/strong> 1 to 4 members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Locked Rosters:<\/strong> Team composition cannot be changed after Round 1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Requirements:<\/strong> Laptop with stable internet and proof of enrollment (for students).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Registration Deadline:<\/strong> June 12, 2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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