About IIT Bombay:

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, located in Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, is a prestigious public research university and technical institute. Established in 1958, IIT Bombay is a top choice for Indian students pursuing STEM fields, particularly computer science and engineering.

About Hack-AI 2023:

Hack-AI 2023 is an exciting AI-based hackathon that offers participants a platform to showcase their coding skills in a competitive environment.

Structure of Hack-AI 2023:

  1. Round 1: Teams must solve the Round 1 Problem Statement and submit all relevant files.
  2. Mentoring Sessions: Online sessions will be conducted to provide finalist teams with insights into the final Problem Statement.
  3. Final Round: Selected finalists will compete in an offline hackathon at the IIT Bombay campus.

Timeline of Tech-Aid 2023:

  • Last Date of Registration: October 2, 2023.
  • Round 1 Submission Deadline: October 8, 2023.
  • Finalist Announcement: October 15, 2023.
  • Final Round at IIT Bombay Campus: December 27, 2023.

Who Can Participate:

  • Individuals with a valid ID card.
  • Early-stage startups.
  • College passouts up to 3 years old can participate in the competition.

Rules:

  • Online registration on the official Techfest website is mandatory.
  • Each team will receive a unique Team ID upon registration.
  • Organizers’ and judges’ decisions are final and binding.
  • Techfest, IIT Bombay, is not responsible for late, lost, or misdirected entries.
  • All official communication will be through the Techfest email.
  • Participants must bring their laptops during the competition.
  • Teams are responsible for their devices, and laptops should be charged before the competition.
  • Mobile phones are not allowed during the competition.
  • Organizers reserve the right to change rules as deemed fit, with notifications on the website.

How to Register:

  1. Visit the website.
  2. Navigate to “Competitions” > “Hack-AI” > “Explore More.”
  3. Click on “Register” and complete your details.
  4. You will be registered and can either create a team or join an existing one.

Registration Deadline:

  • October 2, 2023.

Contact:

  • Atharv Apshinge
  • Phone: +91 93245 89830
  • Email: atharv[at]techfest[dot]org

FAQs:

  • Why Should I Participate in Hack-AI 2023? Hack-AI 2023 presents real-life problems that participants must solve by creating AI-based programs. In the final round, participants collaborate to solve these problems within a specific time frame.
  • How Many People Can Be There in One Team? Each team can have a maximum of 4 members.
  • Is There a Registration Fee? No, registration is free.
  • How Can I Form My Own Team? Visit the website, navigate to “Competitions” > “Hack-AI” > “Explore,” and register. Then, create a team and add participants using their Registered Mail IDs.
  • What Is the Registration Email ID? The Gmail ID used to sign in is the Registered Mail ID, which is a unique identity for participants. It is used to add team members, join pre-existing teams, and more.

For more details and to participate, read the official notification.

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