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\ud83d\udcccAbout the Challenge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Biothon 2026<\/strong> is a prestigious interdisciplinary innovation sprint organized by Marwadi University (MU)<\/strong> in Rajkot, Gujarat. Strategically bridging the gap between computational systems and healthcare engineering, this hackathon brings together bright minds across three core domains: IT Operations\/Computer Science<\/strong>, Biomedical Engineering<\/strong>, and Life Sciences Research<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participants face rigorous problem statements addressing high-impact areas, including Bioinformatics<\/strong>, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)<\/strong>, and Innovation Management<\/strong>. Rather than a purely conceptual exercise, Biothon 2026 demands true proof-of-concept development, where software logic intersects with biological and engineering execution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udcc5 Critical Dates & Deadlines<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • \ud83d\udfe2 Registration & PPT Submission Opens:<\/strong> June 1, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \ud83d\udea8 Registration & Application Hard Cutoff:<\/strong> June 20, 2026 @ 11:00 PM IST<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \ud83d\udce5 Round 1 PPT Submission Freeze:<\/strong> June 20, 2026 @ 2:16 PM IST<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \ud83c\udfa5 Round 2 YouTube Video Deadline:<\/strong> June 25, 2026 @ 11:01 PM IST<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Offline Grand Finale (On-Campus):<\/strong> July 4, 2026 (12:00 AM \u2013 11:01 PM IST)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    \ud83d\udccb The 3-Stage Elimination Roadmap<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The tournament structure filters out purely theoretical applications through sequential, time-locked checkpoints:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Round 1: Structural PPT Submission (Deadline: June 20, 2026 @ 2:16 PM IST)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Domain Sync:<\/strong> Register online, select your primary domain, and claim a specific problem statement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Template Mandate:<\/strong> Download and use the official PPT template provided by the Marwadi University organizing committee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Core Case Building:<\/strong> Complete your slide deck covering problem analysis, your proposed solution, your chosen technology stack, and expected outcomes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. \u26a0\ufe0f Absolute Compliance Rule:<\/strong> Round 1 evaluation is completely based on whether your team strictly followed the official layout template. Failure to do so results in instant disqualification.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Round 2: Digital Video Walkthrough (Deadline: June 25, 2026 @ 11:01 PM IST)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Eligibility Check:<\/strong> Open exclusively to teams officially shortlisted from the Round 1 template audit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. The Execution:<\/strong> The Team Lead must record a comprehensive presentation video explaining the team’s problem statement, technical approach, and expected workflow using the previously submitted PPT.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Format Limits:<\/strong> The video must be a maximum of 5 to 7 minutes<\/strong> in MP4 format, featuring clear video framing and loud, clean audio quality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Submission Protocol:<\/strong> Upload the video onto a YouTube channel (created using a personal Gmail account) and log the live, public\/unlisted video link directly into the Biothon submission portal before the deadline.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Round 3: The Grand Finale (Offline – July 4, 2026 @ Marwadi University)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • Selected finalist teams must travel to the Marwadi University Campus in Rajkot, Gujarat<\/strong> for a full physical evaluation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Teams must present their complete solutions to an expert judging panel. Ideas must meet physical execution:<\/strong> functional software codebases, working hardware components, or biological models are expected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Finalists face an intensive Q&A session where domain-expert judges review technical feasibility, individual team role distributions, scalability roadmaps, and strategic approaches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          \ud83d\udc65 Team Configuration & Prize Pool<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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          • Roster Constraints:<\/strong> Open to coordinated squads of 2 to 4 members<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • \ud83d\udcb0 Total Prize Pool Matrix:<\/strong> Financial awards and institutional grants valued at \u20b91,80,000<\/strong> will be distributed among top podium finishes and domain winners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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