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Code4Change 2026
Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology
In association with
Computer Society of India (CSI)
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Dr. Padma Ramakrishnan
Memorial Fund Trivandrum,
India
Mrs. Prabha Srinivasan
Memorial Fund
Irvine, CA
International Advisory International Advisory International Advisory Board
Ms. Deborah Devadason
Senior Consultants
Leading Cloud Service Provider,
Dallas, Texas
Mr. Gokul
IT Program Manager
Financial Services
Melbourne, Australia.
Prizes and Awards
1st Prize
₹
15,000
2nd Prize
₹
10,000
3rd Prize
₹
7,000
Consolation Prize's
₹
8,000
About Code4Change 2026
Code4Change 2026 is a 24-hour national-level hackathon hosted by KVCET in association with the Computer Society of India (CSI), bringing together creative minds, developers, and innovators to build software solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This hackathon challenges participants to design impactful digital solutions that promote sustainability, equity, and innovation across domains such as clean energy, health, education, smart cities, and environmental conservation. Over an intense 24-hour coding marathon, teams will ideate, prototype, and present their innovations to industry and academic experts.
The goal of Code4Change 2026 is to inspire students to leverage technology as a catalyst for positive transformation — coding not just for innovation, but for impact.
Objectives of Code4Change 2026
Promote Innovation for Social Good
Inspire participants to develop technology solutions that address real-world challenges and create positive social impact.
Encourage Entrepreneurship and Start-up Thinking
Cultivate entrepreneurial mindset and help participants transform ideas into viable business solutions.
Foster Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Bring together diverse talents and perspectives to create comprehensive solutions through teamwork.
Build Awareness on Sustainability & Global Goals
Educate and engage participants with UN Sustainable Development Goals and their critical importance.
Develop Real-World Problem Solving Skills
Provide hands-on experience in identifying, analyzing, and solving complex real-world problems.
Create a Platform for Industry-Academia Interaction
Bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements through expert mentorship.
Rules & Regulations
Team Formation
- Teams must consist of 2 to 3 members
- All team members must be registered participants
- Cross-institutional teams are allowed
- Team composition cannot be changed after registration closes
Project Development
- All code must be written during the 24-hour hackathon period
- Pre-existing code libraries and frameworks are allowed
- Projects must align with at least one UN Sustainable Development Goal
- Solutions must be original and developed by the team
- Use of AI tools is permitted for assistance, but core logic must be original
Submission Requirements
- Working prototype or MVP must be demonstrated
- Source code must be submitted via GitHub or similar platform
- Project documentation including README file is mandatory
- Presentation deck (PPT/PDF) explaining the solution
- Video demonstration (optional but recommended)
- All submissions must be made before the deadline
Judging Criteria
- Innovation and Creativity (25%)
- Technical Implementation (25%)
- Cross-institutional Impact and Relevance to SDGs (25%)teams are allowed
- Presentation and Demo Quality (15%)
- Feasibility and Scalability (10%)
Event Conduct
- Participants must be present for the entire duration
- Teams must check-in at designated times
- Mentorship sessions are available throughout the event
- Breaks and meals will be provided at scheduled times
- Participants must maintain professional conduct
- Organizers decisions are final
General Rules
- All participants must bring valid college ID and government-issued photo ID
- Internet connectivity will be provided by the organizers
- Teams must respect intellectual property rights
- Photography and videography may be conducted for promotional purposes
- Registration fees are non-refundable
- Participants are responsible for their own laptops and equipment
- Plagiarism or code theft will lead to immediate disqualification
- Any form of harassment or misconduct will not be tolerated
- Participants must follow all safety and security protocols
- Organizers reserve the right to modify rules if necessary
Event Schedule
A comprehensive 24-hour journey from ideation to presentation
Day 1 - February 13, 2026
Inaugural Function
Welcome address, lighting the lamp, Chief Guest Address
Hackathon Briefing
Rules, judging criteria, theme explanation and schedule briefing
Team Setup & Problem Statement Finalization
Teams finalize project idea & domain
Hackathon Begins
Coding officially starts!
Coding Session – Round 1
Teams start working on their prototypes
Lunch Break
Refreshments
Coding Session – Round 1
Mentors interact with teams and provide guidance
Tea & Refreshment Break
Light snacks
Coding Session Round- 2 & Midway Evaluation -1
Continue development; progress check by mentors/judges
Dinner Break
Relaxation & networking
Night Coding Marathon
Open lab for teams continuing overnight, Energy drinks, music
Day 2 - February 14, 2026
Midnight Challenge Round (optional)
Surprise mini-task to earn bonus points
Coding Session 3 (Night Sprint) & Midway Evaluation -2
Final debugging, backend integration. progress check by mentors/judges
Breakfast & Fresh-Up
Light breakfast served
Final Coding & Code Freeze
Code freeze by 11:30 AM. Finalize presentation, documentation, and demo
Project Presentation & Evaluation
Teams present to judges (5 min + Q&A)
Lunch Break
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Judges’ Deliberation
Evaluation and result finalization
Valedictory Function
Prize distribution & certificates
Important
All timings are tentative and subject to change
Mentors will be available throughout the event for technical guidance and support
Contact Us
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Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, GST Road, Chengalpattu District Tamil Nadu, India
Call Us
Dr. V.S.Thiagarajan ASP/CSE +919500833744 Ms. S.Anitha AP/ADS +919585905448 Ms.S.Bhuvaneshwari AP/MCA +917708955839
Email Us
hackathon@kveg.in info@kveg.in
Website
www.kveg.in
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