Promptcraft- smart hackathon

Submissions are evaluated on the following weighted criteria:

Submissions will be evaluated using a comprehensive weighted rubric that balances creativity with technical rigor and real-world viability. The most significant criterion, Innovation & Originality, accounts for 25% of the total score, rewarding novel approaches and unique problem-solving. Following closely, both Prompt Engineering Quality and Technical Execution are weighted equally at 20% each, emphasizing the importance of precise AI interaction and robust, functional implementation. User Experience & Design and Social Impact & Feasibility each carry a 15% weighting, ensuring that solutions are not only intuitive and accessible but also practical and capable of driving meaningful change in real-world contexts. Finally, while still important, Presentation & Clarity rounds out the evaluation with a 5% weighting, serving as the finishing touch that ensures the project’s vision and methodology are communicated effectively to the judges. 

Prizes:

• First Place – ₹1,00,000 + Mentorship + Goodies
• Second Place – ₹50,000 + Goodies
• Third Place – ₹25,000 + Goodies
• Special  Category Awards (Best Prompt Design, Best Social Impact, People’s Choice)      – ₹10,000 each.

ESTEEMED PANEL MEMBERS

Our panel comprises AI researchers, industry veterans, and startup founders who will evaluate and mentor participants.

Dr. K Sundaranjan - HoD

List of Technical, Subject and Expert Judges from international platform, 

• Dr P K Rajput  
• Ganesh Adepu
• Hariprakash Pasumarthi
• Krishna Sukanth Randhi
• Mutha Ravi Tej Kotla 
• Naga Bhuvaneswari Chinnam
• Praveen Kumar Bandaru
• Ravi Teja Balla
• Rishith Chinthamani
• Samiuddin Mohammed
• Sanjeev Vemireddy
• Sapthagiri Padmanabham
• Venkata Kalyan Polamarasetty
• Venkata Ramachandra Karthik Chundi
• Vivekananda Reddy Polamreddy
• Mr.  Nagababu Kandula -  Technical Mentor & Judge 

(Rest of the Panelists will be respective class mentor / industry mentor / international event mentors)

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PANEL SELECTION

Eligibility to serve as a panel member:

• Minimum  5 years of experience in AI/ML, software development, or product management.
• Demonstrated expertise in prompt engineering or generative AI (publications, projects,      or industry work).
• No direct affiliation with any registered team.
• Must be available for the entire evaluation window and the live finale.

Selection process:

• The organising committee shortlists candidates based on their profile and      domain knowledge.
• A background check is conducted to ensure impartiality.
• Final approval is given by the advisory board.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF PANEL MEMBERS

• Review all submissions impartially and within the given timeline.
• Provide constructive feedback – written comments on each team’s strengths and areas for improvement.
• Attend the live finale and ask relevant questions to finalists.
• Adhere  to the scoring matrix and maintain confidentiality of scores  until the public announcement.
• Declare any conflict of interest (e.g., former student, relative) and  recuse from judging that specific team.
• Participate  in mentorship sessions during the hacking phase (optional but encouraged).

BENEFITS FOR PARTICIPANTS

• Hands‑on  Experience with state‑of‑the‑art AI tools (API credits provided).
• Mentorship from  the panel members and industry volunteers.
• Networking with fellow innovators, sponsors, and recruiters.
• Certificates of participation for all team members.
• Prize Pool worth ₹2,00,000+.
• Opportunity to pitch to investors and incubators.
• Free access to exclusive workshops on prompt engineering and AI      product design.

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR STUDENTS

• Team      composition: 2–4 members; all must be current students (undergraduate or postgraduate) of any recognised institution. Cross‑college teams are allowed.
• One team per participant – you cannot be part of multiple teams.
• All code and assets must be original or properly attributed (open‑source      libraries allowed).
• API usage: You may use provided API keys (limited credits) or your own.
• Submission deadline is strict – late entries will be disqualified.
• Demo video must be unedited and show the working prototype.
• Plagiarism or use of pre‑built solutions (outside of general frameworks) will lead to      immediate disqualification.
• Communication will  happen via the official Discord/Slack channel – all participants must join.
• Code of conduct: Be respectful, collaborative, and inclusive. Any harassment or unethical behaviour will result in removal.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

• Participation      is free – no registration fee.
• Language: All  submissions and presentations must be in English.
• Intellectual Property: Participants retain full ownership of their projects. The organisers may request a non‑exclusive right to feature the project in  promotional material.
• Tech Stack: No restrictions – you can use any programming language, framework, or AI platform. We recommend using open‑source APIs.
• Support: Dedicated mentors will be available throughout the hackathon on the communication platform.
• Internet Connectivity: Participants are responsible for their own internet      and hardware.
• Code of Conduct: All attendees (participants, mentors, judges, organisers) must adhere to our code of conduct, which promotes a safe and welcoming environment.
• Changes: The organising committee reserves the right to modify these rules in case of      unforeseen circumstances; all changes will be communicated promptly.

CONTACT & SUPPORT

• Email: office@mcstemeduversity.co.in
• Discord: Link will be shared in the group
• Twitter: @Promptcraft_2026
• FAQs: See  the office / venue notice board