Hack Day at Kristu Jayanti is an official MLH Hack Day hosted by the Department of Computer Applications, School of Computational and Physical Sciences, Kristu Jayanti (Deemed-to-be University).
Hack Day is a fun, 12-hour hackathon where students come together to build creative projects using Google Gemini AI. You'll work in teams, attend beginner-friendly workshops, take part in exciting mini-events, and turn your ideas into real projects.
Whether you're new to coding or already have experience, Hack Day is a great place to learn, build, meet new people, and challenge yourself. All you need is curiosity and the willingness to create something awesome!
Requirements
1. Registration & Selection
Hack Day is an approval-based hackathon due to the limited number of available slots. To apply, complete your registration here on Devpost. If you're selected, you'll receive a confirmation through your university email.
2. Team Registration
This is a team of 2 hackathon. Both team members must register individually on Devpost and use the same team name during registration. For step-by-step instructions, please refer to the Registration Guide available in our Linktree.
Prizes
Best Overall Hack — Winner
Awarded to the team that delivers the most outstanding project by combining creativity, technical excellence, real-world impact, and an exceptional hackathon spirit.
Prize Includes:
- Google Swag Kits (2)
- Winner Certificates
- Featured on our social media channels
Best Overall Hack — Runner-Up
Awarded to the team that demonstrates an impressive balance of innovation, execution, and presentation, standing out among the top projects.
Prize Includes:
- Runner-Up Certificates
- Featured on our social media channels
Best Use of Gemini API
It’s time to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI using Google Gemini. Check out the Gemini API to build AI-powered apps that make your friends say WHOA. So, what can Gemini do for your hackathon project?
- Understand language like a human and build a chatbot that gives personalized advice
- Analyze info like a supercomputer and create an app that summarizes complex research papers
- Generate creative content like code, scripts, music, and more
- Think of the possibilities… what will you build with the Google Gemini API this weekend?
Prize Includes:
- Google Swag Kits (2)
- Winner Certificates
- Featured on our social media channels
For Every Participant
Every participant who successfully attends and submits a project will receive:
- Certificate of Participation
- Official MLH Sticker Kit
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Dr. Ranjitha M Sreedhar
Head, Department of Computer Applications
Mr. Ramanathan G
Programme Coordinator, Department of Computer Applications
Mr S. Balasubramani
Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Applications
Ms. Sona.K.V
Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Applications
Judging Criteria
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Creativity & Originality
How unique and creative is your idea? Does it solve a problem in a fresh way or build something meaningful? Create something that your younger self would be proud of. -
Technical Competency
Your project should be functional, reliable, and complete. It should meet the goals you set, provide a smooth user experience, and demonstrate strong technical execution. Innovation in how you build your solution is highly encouraged. -
Use of Google Gemini
How effectively have you integrated Google Gemini into your project? AI should play a meaningful role in your solution, enhancing the user experience or solving the problem in a way that wouldn't be possible otherwise.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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