Dates

Event Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Location: Amity University Raipur, Chhattisgarh 

Check-in: 9:10 AM – 9:25 AM

Project Submission Deadline: 4:30 PM EST (via Devpost)

Judging & Awards: 4:15 PM – 4:50 PM EST

Eligibility

HackDays in Raipur 2025 is open to:

  1. All undergraduate and graduate students (no experience required!)
  2. Participants attending in person at the Amity University Chhattisgarh 
  3. Individuals or teams (2 MAX per team)

 

You don’t need to be a computer science major — students from all disciplines are encouraged to join and explore how AI and Google Gemini can power creative solutions.

Project and Submission Requirements

Create a project that uses Google Gemini in an interesting or impactful way. You can build:

  • A web or mobile app powered by the Gemini API
  • A creative AI tool or experience that blends text, image, or code
  • A simple prototype that shows what’s possible with Gemini in your field (e.g., education, health, sustainability, creativity)

 

No need for a full product — even an early-stage prototype or demo is perfect.

 

Submissions are due by 4:30 PM EST on Devpost.

Prizes

Best Use of Gemini API

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

🧠 Creativity & Originality

Does the project bring a new perspective or solve a problem in an unexpected way? How imaginative, bold, or forward-thinking is the concept compared to existing ideas?

 

⚙️ Technical Depth & Implementation

How effectively has the team translated their idea into a working solution? Did they use technology (APIs, frameworks, logic, or integrations) in a smart, scalable, or technically sound manner?

 

🎨 User Interface & Experience

Is the product pleasant and effortless to use? Does the design enhance usability and accessibility while maintaining visual consistency and purpose-driven aesthetics?

 

🎯 Relevance to Theme

How well does the project embody the event’s central theme or problem statement? Is the connection clear, meaningful, and well-explained through the project’s goals and outcomes?

 

✅ Functionality & Completion

Is the prototype or final build polished and reliable? Does it include all promised core features, and can it perform its intended purpose effectively within the given timeframe?

 

🌟 Impact & Wow Factor

Does the project create a lasting impression on the judges or audience? Whether through creativity, storytelling, real-world potential, or sheer brilliance — does it make people say, “That’s impressive!”?