ONE NIGHT.24 HOURS.BUILD SOMETHING RAW.
Gather your team for a high-energy 24-Hour Sprint on October 3 & 4, organized by SAIGE (Dept. of AI & DS) at PVGCOE Nashik.
WHAT DO YOU GET.
Meals & Refreshments
Day 1 lunch, evening refreshment, dinner, midnight refreshments during the bonfire & music session, and Day 2 breakfast.
Winner Cheques (1st, 2nd & 3rd Prize)
1st Prize ₹10,000 · 2nd Prize ₹8,000 · 3rd Prize ₹6,000.
Winner Trophies
Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams.
Participation Certificates
Official certificates for all team members, endorsed by PVGCOE Nashik.
Swags
Swags for all participants.
Lanyards & ID Passes
Official Hack-a-Night lanyards and ID passes for each team member.
Mentorship & Networking
Guidance from mentors and networking with student builders.
HOW THE SPRINT WORKS.
From initial registration to hackathon day — four clear steps to get your team onboarded.
Team Registration
Form a team of 3–5. Enter individual details (name, email, city, college) for each member and set a team password to create your account.
Dashboard & Payment
Access your Team Dashboard, head to the 'Payment' tab, scan the UPI QR code to pay ₹350, and upload your screenshot & UTR.
Organizer Verification
Organizers verify your payment against transaction records. Once verified, your slot is confirmed and entry passes are unlocked.
24h Build Sprint
Arrive on Oct 3, check in with QR passes, choose your problem track, and build non-stop for 24 hours to compete for ₹24,000 cash prizes.
MASTER SPRINT TIMELINE.
Schedule of events, activities, meals, and sessions across the 24-hour sprint on October 3 & October 4, 2026.
Registration Closes
29 Sep 2026 · 11:00 AMMax 45 verified teams. Slots fill on payment confirmation.
Gates Open & Admission
03 Oct 2026 · 09:00 AMReport to PVGCOE Nashik for check-in and team onboarding.
The Kickoff
03 Oct 2026 · 11:30 AMWelcome address, event briefing, and dashboard walkthrough.
Problem Statements Released
03 Oct 2026 · 12:00 PMProblem statements are released and made available to all teams on the dashboard.
Day 1 Food / Lunch
03 Oct 2026 · 01:30 PMFood provided for all participants.
Day 1 Evening Refreshments
03 Oct 2026 · 05:00 PMEvening refreshments provided for all participants.
Day 1 Dinner
03 Oct 2026 · 08:30 PMDinner provided for all participants.
Bonfire & Guitar / Music Jamming Session
03 Oct 2026 · 11:30 PMBonfire and guitar/music jamming session at midnight. Refreshments will be provided.
Day 2 Breakfast
04 Oct 2026 · 08:00 AMBreakfast provided for all participants.
Submissions Close
04 Oct 2026 · 12:00 PMFinal project submissions on the dashboard.
Judging & Evaluation
04 Oct 2026 · 12:30 PMProject presentations and evaluation by judges.
Valedictory & Awards
04 Oct 2026 · 02:30 PMAnnouncing winners, prize distribution, and closing ceremony.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.
Everything you need to know about team eligibility, registration, timeline, and judging criteria.
Still have questions?
Reach out directly to the SAIGE student organizing committee (Dept. of Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, PVGCOE Nashik).