Cook the Code

Cook the Code

Hackathon

Design innovative real-world solutions, build a working prototype, and showcase your skills before expert judges. Cash prizes await the winners!

🚀 Build. Innovate. Win.

🏆 Cash Prizes 📋 Problem Statements Live ⏰ Registration closes Aug 27
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📅 Date 28 August 2026
⏰ Time 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
👥 Team Size 2 – 4 Members
💰 Registration Fee ₹300 per team
🔒 Registration Closes Aug 27 · 5:00 PM
🏆 Prizes Cash Prizes
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Problem Statements Released! The official problem statements are now LIVE. View all 20 problem statements here →. Teams must arrive on the event day with a fully completed prototype ready for demonstration and evaluation.

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Registration Deadline: Registration will be closed on August 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Make sure your team registers before the deadline!

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Cash Prizes! Winners of the Cook the Code hackathon will receive cash prizes. Showcase your best work and stand a chance to win!

📋 Event Rules

  1. Each team must consist of 2 – 4 members.
  2. The official problem statements have been released. View them here.
  3. Registration closes on August 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Register before the deadline.
  4. Teams must arrive before 8:30 AM for registration and verification.
  5. Each team must bring a fully completed prototype based on the released problem statement.
  6. The prototype should be ready for demonstration and evaluation.
  7. Only registered participants are allowed to present.
  8. Teams must bring their own laptops, chargers and required accessories.
  9. Internet access, if provided, should be used only for demonstration purposes.
  10. Teams must be prepared to explain the design, methodology and implementation.
  11. Each presentation includes 8 minutes for presenting, followed by 4 minutes of Judges' Interaction & Q&A.
  12. Judges' decision will be final and binding.
  13. Any form of misconduct or unfair practices will result in disqualification.
  14. Participants must maintain discipline and professional behavior throughout the event.

🎯 Presentation Format

  1. Teams will present their prototype and solution to the judging panel.
  2. The presentation must include a live demonstration of the working prototype.
  3. Explain the problem approach, tech stack, design decisions, and implementation details.
  4. Be prepared for a Q&A session where judges will assess your depth of understanding.
8 min Presentation
4 min Q&A Session
12 min Total Per Team
2–4 Team Members

📅 Event Timeline

August 21, 2026 · 11:00 AM ✅
Problem Statements Released
The official problem statements are now LIVE! View all 20 statements →
August 27, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Registration Closes
Last date to register your team for Cook the Code. Don't miss out!
August 28, 2026 · Before 8:30 AM
Report to Campus & Registration
Arrive at Patrician College with your team and complete on-site registration.
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Inauguration Ceremony
Join us for the grand inauguration ceremony of QUANTARA '26.
9:15 AM onwards
Presentations Begin
Teams present their prototype (8 min) followed by judges' Q&A (4 min).
2:00 PM
Results & Awards
Winners announced and prizes distributed at the closing ceremony.

🏆 Evaluation Criteria

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Innovation & Creativity
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Problem Solving
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Prototype Functionality
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Technical Execution
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Presentation & Demo
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Impact & Feasibility
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Q&A Session
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Final Evaluation: The judging panel's decision shall be final and binding. In case of a tie, additional criteria such as innovation depth, code quality, and feasibility of the solution may be considered. The organizing committee reserves the right to modify the event format if required.

📞 Event Coordinators

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Event Coordinator Vasikaran A 📞 9360531897
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Event Coordinator Suruthi M S 📞 9941371688

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Problem statements are live! Register before August 27, 5:00 PM and win cash prizes!

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