Web Hackathon

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Tech Zephyr 4.0 — Web Hackathon: Welcome to Tech Zephyr 4.0 — Web Hackathon, an exciting competitive event organized by IIT Bhubaneswar. This isn't your typical hackathon. Participants will be challenged to design, develop, and deploy a complete website while working under strict time constraints. From creating an engaging user experience to implementing functional backend systems, participants will need to combine creativity, problem-solving, and technical skills to build a complete working product. Think. Build. Deploy. Compete. Problem Statement: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pqnBKRky71_rEIx7vpsETQTBHdo9VIyo/view?usp=sharing Follow us on instagram Event Details: Event: Tech Zephyr 4.0 — Web Hackathon Organized by: IIT Bhubaneswar Starts On: 12th September 2026 Ends On: 13th September 2026 Number of Rounds: 2 Round 1 Mode: Online Round 2 Mode: Offline Eligibility Criteria: The hackathon is open to anyone interested in web development, regardless of their experience level or institution. Whether you are a beginner, an experienced developer, or simply passionate about building websites, this hackathon gives you an opportunity to test your skills in a real-world, time-bound environment. Technologies Allowed Participants are free to choose the technologies and frameworks they are comfortable with. Frontend: React Next.js Vue Nuxt Angular SolidJS Vanilla JavaScript Backend: Participants may use any suitable backend technology, including: Node.js / Express Python Java PHP Other commonly used backend technologies Database: Participants may use any suitable database technology, such as: MongoDB MySQL PostgreSQL Firebase Other appropriate database solutions Styling & UI: Tailwind CSS Bootstrap Custom CSS Other styling frameworks 3D frameworks such as Three.js are also permitted. Round 1: The Qualifying Round (Frontend) — Online: Date: 12th September 2026 Duration: 24 Hours Submission Deadline: 13th September 2026 Mode: Online Description: Participants will receive a problem statement along with the required resources and guidelines. The objective of Round 1 is to design and develop a complete, functional website within 24 hours. Participants will be expected to work on both the frontend and backend, implementing the required features and functionality described in the problem statement. The final submission should be a complete working website with the required features properly implemented. The judging criteria, feature requirements, marks distribution, and submission guidelines will be provided along with the problem statement. Only the top-performing participants/teams will qualify for Round 2. Round 2: The Finale — Offline: The qualifiers from Round 1 will advance to Round 2, which will be conducted offline. The problem statement, schedule, duration, requirements, and detailed guidelines for Round 2 will be shared with the qualified participants after the completion of Round 1. Participants should be prepared for a challenging and exciting finale that will push their creativity, technical skills, and ability to build under pressure. Bonus: The Bounty Segment: A surprise Bounty Segment will be introduced during the Finale to add an extra layer of challenge to the competition. Further details will be revealed during the event. Prizes Worth: 35000 (INR) Ready To Build?: 24 hours. One problem. One complete website. Build it. Ship it. Prove your skills. Tech Zephyr 4.0 — IIT Bhubaneswar