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About the Hackathon:
The CodingBrains Online Student Hackathon 2026 is an exclusive, career-focused event designed to help students apply their coding skills in real-world projects. Participants will build innovative solutions using Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, or Bootstrap, and showcase their work in a competitive, industry-aligned environment.
Who Can Participate:
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Open exclusively to students and learners
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Individual or team participation (1–4 members per team)
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Beginners and intermediate coders are welcome
Technology Focus:
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Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React
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Backend / Python Projects: Python scripts, APIs, or data-driven applications
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Optional tools: GitHub, Netlify, Vercel for project hosting
What You Will Gain:
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Hands-on experience building real-world projects
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GitHub-ready projects to showcase in resumes and interviews
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Recognition and certificates from CodingBrains
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Opportunity to improve problem-solving, collaboration, and coding skills
Hackathon Highlights:
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Fully online and student-focused
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Professional evaluation based on UI/UX, functionality, code quality, innovation, and presentation
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Mentorship and guidance from CodingBrains instructors
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Winner and runner-up certificates, plus special recognition for best UI or innovation
Rules & Guidelines:
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Work must be original and completed during the hackathon period
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One submission per team (all team members must be listed)
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Projects must include a GitHub repository and a working demo or video
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Late or incomplete submissions will not be evaluated
Requirements
All participants must submit their projects following these requirements to ensure eligibility for evaluation:
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Project Title
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A clear, descriptive name for your project.
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Short Description
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A 2–3 sentence overview of the project, highlighting its purpose and features.
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GitHub Repository Link (Mandatory)
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Public repository containing all source code.
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Ensure proper folder structure and README file with instructions.
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Demo Link / Video (Mandatory)
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Working project link hosted on platforms like Netlify, Vercel, or GitHub Pages, or
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A short video (max 5 minutes) demonstrating functionality.
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Tech Stack Used
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Mention the technologies, frameworks, and libraries utilized.
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Screenshots / Visuals (Optional but Recommended)
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Include images or mockups that showcase your UI/UX or project workflow.
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Incomplete submissions (missing GitHub repo or demo/video) will not be evaluated.
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All work must be original and created during the hackathon period.
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One team member submits on behalf of the team; all members must be listed.
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Submissions must adhere to the deadline specified on Devpost.
Prizes
Winner:
Certificate of Excellence from CodingBrains
Recognition on CodingBrains website & social media
Special mention for most innovative project
Runner-Up:
Certificate of Achievement from CodingBrains
Recognition on social media
Special mention for best UI/UX or technical implementation
All Participants:
Participation certificates from CodingBrains
Feedback from mentors to improve projects
Opportunity to include hackathon projects on resume and GitHub portfolio
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
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Judging Criteria
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Judging Criteria
Projects will be evaluated on problem clarity & creativity, functionality & technical implementation, UI/UX design, code quality & documentation, and presentation & communication.
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