Craft N Code Odisha

Craft N Code – Odisha State Qualifier

The Official Gateway to the Craft N Code National Hackathon at IIIT Bhubaneswar

This State Round is exclusively for students studying in colleges across Odisha. Please register only if your institution is located in Odisha.

About the Event

Step into the world of innovation, creativity, and intense problem-solving at the Craft N Code Odisha State Qualifier, organized by IIIT Bhubaneswar.

This State Round serves as the official regional gateway to the prestigious Craft N Code National Hackathon—a premier arena bringing together India’s brightest student innovators, coders, and developers to tackle pressing real-world challenges through disruptive technology.

Following the spirit of high-intensity product development, this qualifier provides an exclusive stage for talented minds across colleges in Odisha to transform ideas into practical, scalable solutions. Teams will undergo a structured evaluation process where they will analyze core pain points, develop functional prototypes, justify their tech stacks, and pitch their solutions to industry experts.

Top-performing teams from this qualifier will earn their ticket to compete on the national stage at IIIT Bhubaneswar alongside elite teams from across the country.

Eligibility Notice: This State Round is exclusively for students currently enrolled in colleges/universities across Odisha. Please register only if your institution is located within the state.

Evaluation Criteria

Teams will be assessed on a full-cycle product development framework:

- Problem-Solving Approach & Relevance: Clarity in identifying the pain point and defining the scope.

- Innovation & Originality: Uniqueness and disruptiveness of the proposed solution.

- Technical Implementation: Architecture, code quality, functional completeness, and tech stack justification.

- Design & Usability: Intuitive UI/UX and user-centric workflows.

- Impact & Scalability: Feasibility of real-world deployment and long-term viability.

- Presentation & Pitch: Quality of technical communication and product demonstration.

Important Dates

- Registration Deadline: 8 January 2026

- Judging & Evaluation Window: 9–10 January 2026

- National Hackathon Finale: Hosted on-site at IIIT Bhubaneswar (Dates and schedule to be announced for qualified teams)

Why Participate?

- Advance to the Nationals: Earn direct qualification to the on-site National Hackathon at IIIT Bhubaneswar.

- Mentorship & Feedback: Receive…

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