A National-Level 24-Hour Hackathon | 12-13 November 2026 | BIET, Davangere, Karnataka
Welcome to MINEARENA 1.0, a national-level 24-hour hackathon organized by Code Commit, the student tech club at Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology (BIET), Davangere.
MINEARENA is where creativity meets technology. It brings together student developers, engineers, designers, and innovators to transform ideas into practical, technology-driven solutions to real-world challenges.
From artificial intelligence to cloud computing, we invite participants to think beyond conventional approaches, collaborate with talented teammates, and build solutions that can make a meaningful impact.
What makes MINEARENA special?-
24 hours of innovation: Collaborate, experiment, build, and present your solution.
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Emerging technologies: Explore AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Cloud Computing, IoT, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, and Data Science.
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Real-world problem-solving: Turn ideas into working prototypes that address meaningful challenges.
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Industry interaction: Opportunities for technical mentorship, expert feedback, and industry engagement, subject to partner participation.
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A competitive platform: Selected teams will compete in the onsite hackathon and showcase their work.
MINEARENA follows a selection-based format. Teams submit their initial ideas during the first round. The top 50 teams will be selected for the onsite hackathon at BIET, Davangere.
Important Dates-
15 October 2026: Registrations open
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31 October 2026: Ideation submission deadline
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5 November 2026: Top 50 teams announced
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5–11 November 2026: Selected-team confirmation and registration formalities
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12–13 November 2026: Onsite 24-hour hackathon
Students interested in software development, AI, data science, cloud computing, cybersecurity, IoT, and other emerging technologies are encouraged to participate. Bring your curiosity, technical skills, and willingness to build something meaningful.
One arena. Bold ideas. Limitless innovation.
Mine Ideas. Forge the Future.
Organized by Code Commit | BIET Davangere, Karnataka
Requirements
Round-Wise Submission Requirements - MINEARENA 1.0
Round 1: The Pitch - Online Screening
Submission Requirements
1. Problem Statement: Identify a genuine real-world industry problem from any one of the 10 specified domains.
2. Proposed Solution: Explain your idea and how it addresses the identified problem.
3. Technical Approach: Describe the technologies, tools, AI/ML models, and proposed system architecture.
4. Innovation and Impact: Highlight the uniqueness, feasibility, scalability, and real-world industry impact of your solution.
5. Team Details: Provide the team name and details of all team members.
Evaluation Format - 10 Minutes Total
5 minutes - Solution Pitch
5 minutes - Judges' Q&A
Mode: Fully online via video call.
Selection: The top 50 teams will advance to Round 2.
Round 2: The Build - Offline Hackathon
Problem Statements - The PS will be revealed ON SITE only. No PS will be shared before the event, so come prepared for anything.
Format - 24 hours of continuous building at BIET Campus, Davangere. Teams must build, demo, and present a working solution within this time.
What to bring - Laptops, chargers, extension boards, ID cards, and any hardware you may need. WiFi and power will be provided. Carry personal essentials for 2 days (clothes, meds, etc.).
Team rules - All selected team members must be present throughout the event. Partial teams will not be allowed to compete. Team size must be the same as registered in Round 1.
Judging - Final evaluation will be based on working prototype, innovation, technical depth, and presentation. Judges' decisions will be final.
Reporting time & venue details will be shared shortly in this group, stay tuned.
Evaluation: Final evaluation will be based on the criteria announced by the organizers.
Prizes
1st Prize
2nd Prize
Special Recognition (Award 1)
Special Recognition (Award 2)
Consolation prize
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Umesh
namanainc
Judging Criteria
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Innovation, Feasibility & Industry Relevance
Uniqueness & Originality Innovation & Creativity Technical Feasibility Real-World Impact Industry Expert Evaluation & Feedback
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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