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Level 0 - Prelims Round (Online Submission)

This round is your opportunity to demonstrate your skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. Top-performing teams will advance to the Level 1 Final Round. where you will final develop and demonstrate

Prelims Submission Checklist (Online Scrutiny)

Your submission will be evaluated based on Innovation, Technical Approach, Feasibility, Social Impact, and Research.

  • Deadline: 12th April 2026
  • Platform: Submit online via link shared on Team Lead email ID

1. PowerPoint Presentation (PPT)

  • Title Slide: Project name, Team name, Team ID, Team Lead, College Name, Problem ID, Members, Mentor Name.
  • Proposed Solution: Innovation and uniqueness of the solution, Depth of the Detailed explanation of the proposed solution, Effectiveness of addressing the problem.
  • Tech Approach: Methodology, Process for implementation, Technologies to be used.
  • Feasibility: Feasibility analysis, Potential challenges, Strategies to overcome challenges.
  • Impact on society: Clear demonstration of the potential benefits and positive impact of the solution on society and SDGs.
  • Research and References: Links / Details of the reference and research work (Quality of datasets, APIs, and literature cited) .
  • File Name: TeamID_PSID.ppt
  • PPT Format: LINK

2. Video Submission

  • Length: Usually 2–3 minutes.
  • Content:
    • Brief intro of team and project.
    • Problem and solution explained clearly
    • Demo or walkthrough of your prototype(if any)
    • Highlight innovation and impact
  • Format: MP4 (below 100MB).
  • Tone: Clear, confident, and engaging.
  • File Name: TeamID_PSCode.mp4

Experts will evaluate submitted ideas, and teams that are chosen will receive a confirmation email by April 30, 2026, inviting them to develop and present their ideas at the final event.

Note:-

  • For Level 0 registration link, PPT format, guidelines, rules and regulations please visit our hackathon website: https://newhorizonindia.edu/smarthorizon/
  • Do not disclose your personal details like Mobile No., E-mail ID etc. in PPT and Video
  • A team will be selected for one Problem Statement only.
  • The jury's decision will be final, regarding the selection of teams for the final round.



Level 1: Registration & Pre-Event Prep

Date Activity Notes
16th February 2026 Registration Opens (Online) Online form, eligibility criteria, team size, and themes announced.
9th March – 12th April 2026 Prelims Round (Online Submission) Idea submission based on selected themes.
15th April – 25th April 2026 Screening of Solutions (Online) Idea screening and evaluation by the jury.
30th April 2026 Finalist Announcement (Online) Finalists notified; detailed event schedule shared.
1st May – 9th May 2026 Finalist Team Registration (Online) Online form and final confirmation for selected teams.
22nd August 2026 Pre-event Briefing (Online) Briefing session for all finalist teams.
3rd – 5th September 2026 Grand Finale (Offline) NHCE campus, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.