What is
Bharat Buildathon?
where ideas become reality.
12 Hours of Innovation
Expert Mentors
Cash Prizes
Event Flow
Bharat Buildathon consists of two structured competition rounds.
Think Tank
Idea Generation Round
- Problem Statement
- Target Audience
- Existing Challenges
- Proposed Solution
- Unique Features
- Constraint Satisfaction
Pitch Perfect
Final Presentation Round
- Innovation
- Problem-Solving
- Feasibility
- Presentation
- Overall Impact
Event Schedule
12 Aug 2026 • Minute-to-Minute Timeline
Registration
Arrival, team check-in, and networking.
8:30 AM - 9:30 AMOpening Ceremony
Welcome Address & Event Kickoff.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AMBriefing
Rulebook, Evaluation Criteria & Guidelines.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AMRound 1: Ideation
Device-free ideation & Solution Development.
11:00 AM - 11:45 AMRound 1 Evaluation
Q&A with Judges.
11:45 AM - 1:00 PMLunch Break
Recharge and refuel.
1:00 PM - 1:40 PMAnnouncement
Qualified Teams & Instructions for Round 2.
1:40 PM - 1:55 PMRound 2 Preparation
PPT Preparation & Final Pitch Readiness.
1:55 PM - 2:30 PMFinal Presentations
Round 2 Pitches & Jury Evaluation.
2:30 PM - 3:45 PMJury Evaluation
Final deliberation & Audience Interaction.
3:45 PM - 4:05 PMClosing Ceremony
Results, Prize Distribution, Group Photo.
4:05 PM - 4:30 PMJudging Criteria
how we evaluate
Innovation
- Originality
- Creativity
- Novelty of the idea
- Out-of-the-box thinking
Feasibility
- Technical viability
- Implementation plan
- Resource requirements
- Time to market
Impact
- Social relevance
- Scalability
- Potential positive change
- Target audience reach
Scalability
- Growth potential
- Market readiness
- Business model viability
Presentation
- Clarity of thought
- Storytelling
- Pitch delivery
- Q&A handling
Prizes & Rewards
Empowering India's Next Generation of Innovators
Runner Up
- ✓ Official Silver Winner Trophy
- ✓ Certificate of Excellence
Grand Champion
- ✓ Official Gold Champion Trophy
- ✓ Certificate of High Distinction
- ✓ Incubation & Mentorship Opportunity
2nd Runner Up
- ✓ Official Bronze Winner Trophy
- ✓ Certificate of Excellence
Participation Certificates
All participating teams receive official verified certificates of participation from CU, ADC & GFG.
Official GFG Swag & Goodies
Exclusive GeeksforGeeks stickers, badges, and goodies for top ideators and presenters.
Mentorship & Networking
Direct exposure to senior faculty, industry mentors, and community leaders from CSE Takshashila.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate?
Any university student with a valid student ID can participate. Engineering students, designers, and innovators are all welcome!
What's the team size?
Teams can consist of 3 to 4 members. We encourage cross-disciplinary teams for diverse perspectives.
Do I need prior coding experience?
Not necessarily! While technical skills help, ideation, problem-solving, and presentation skills are equally important, especially for Round 1.
What should we bring?
Bring your valid student ID. Note that Round 1 is device-free, so you won't need laptops or phones until Round 2.
Is there a registration fee?
No, participation in Bharat Buildathon is completely free.
What's the format — online or offline?
The event is completely offline and will be held in person at the venue.
Can I participate solo?
No, this is a team-based event. You must register with a team of 3 to 4 members.
