amanm10000/MLSC-Coherence-25-FAQ-Chatbot-API

1# Coherence '25 Hackathon2 3## 📌 Event Overview4**Coherence 2025** is a **24-hour offline hackathon** designed to bring together brilliant minds, fostering innovation and creativity.5 6📍 **Venue**: Vidyavardhini's College of Engineering and Technology, Vasai-Virar, Maharashtra  7📅 **Final Hackathon Dates**: March 28-29, 2025  8👥 **Team Size**: 2-4 members  9🎯 **Domains**:10- **Web/App Development**: Build responsive websites and cross-platform mobile apps.11- **Blockchain**: Develop decentralized solutions and blockchain applications.12- **AI/ML**: Solve complex problems using artificial intelligence and machine learning.13 14---15 16## 🛠️ Hackathon Structure17 18### 🔹 Initial Judging Round (Free Entry)19- Teams will be **evaluated** based on a **submitted PPT and demo video**.20- **Submission Deadline**: March 16, 2025, 11:59 PM (Late submissions will not be considered).21- **No registration fee** for this round.22 23### 🔹 Grand Finale Participation Fee24- **₹500 per team** for teams that qualify for the Grand Finale.25- Payment details and deadlines will be shared with shortlisted teams.26 27### 🔹 Problem Statements28- **Different** problem statements for **selection round** and **Grand Finale**.29- The **final round problem statement** will be released **on March 25, 2025**.30 31### 🔹 Final Code Submission32- Teams must submit a **GitHub repository link** with **proper documentation**.33- Submission must include:34  - ✅ **Source Code**35  - ✅ **Demo Video**36  - ✅ **PPT Presentation**37 38### 🔹 Original Work Only39- All projects **must be built from scratch** during the hackathon.40- **No pre-existing code or plagiarism** allowed. Violations will lead to **disqualification**.41 42### 🔹 Team Conduct43- No external assistance except from assigned mentors.44- Maintain **professional conduct** at all times.45 46---47 48## 📊 Judging Criteria49- **Innovation & Creativity** – Uniqueness of the solution.50- **Technical Implementation** – Code quality and feasibility.51- **Impact & Use Case** – Practicality and real-world application.52- **Presentation & Demo** – Clarity, execution, and engagement.53 54### 🔹 Final Decision55- The **judges' decision is final** and binding. **No appeals** will be entertained.56 57---58 59## 📅 Stages and Timelines60 61### **1️⃣ Submission Round (via Unstop)**62📅 **March 6 - March 16, 2025**  63- Teams must choose a **problem statement**.64- **Submission requirements**:65  - PPT66  - **2-3 min video** explaining the solution.67  - Video should cover **methodology, concepts, tech stack** and be uploaded to **YouTube/Google Drive** with a shareable link.68 69⏳ **Start**: March 6, 2025, 09:35 AM IST  70⏳ **End**: March 16, 2025, 11:59 PM IST  71 72### **2️⃣ Grand Finale (24-Hour Hackathon)**73📅 **March 28-29, 2025**  74 75#### 🏆 **Day 1 – March 28**76- **12:00 PM**: Reporting time and registration.77- **1:00 PM**: Inauguration Ceremony + Problem statement release.78- **2:00 PM**: Coding begins.79- **4:30 PM**: Mentoring Round 1.80- **5:00 PM**: Evening snacks.81- **8:00 PM**: Mentoring Round 2.82- **9:00 PM**: Dinner break.83- **12:00 AM (Midnight)**: Midnight snack.84 85#### 🏆 **Day 2 – March 29**86- **8:00 AM**: Breakfast.87- **12:00 PM**: Lunch.88- **2:00 PM**: Coding ends.89- **3:00 PM**: Final presentations.90- **5:00 PM**: Results announcement + Prize distribution.91- **6:00 PM**: Event concludes.92 93---94 95## 🏆 Prizes Up for Grabs!96🥇 **Winner**: ₹15,000 + Internship Opportunity + Certificate + Goodies  97🥈 **1st Runner-up**: ₹7,500 + Internship Opportunity + Certificate + Goodies  98 99---100 101## ❓ Frequently Asked Questions102 103🔹 **How do I register?**  104Register via **[Unstop](https://unstop.com/o/flano7B?lb=VKuEY8zM&utm_medium=Share&utm_source=shortUrl)**.105 106🔹 **What is the allowed team size?**  107**2-4 members** per team.108 109🔹 **What is the registration cost?**  110₹500 per team (Grand Finale only).111 112🔹 **When will the problem statements be released?**  113Final problem statements will be released on **March 25, 2025**.114 115🔹 **Are travel expenses covered?**  116No, participants must cover their **own travel expenses**.117 118🔹 **Is this an online or offline event?**  119Coherence 2025 is **fully offline**.120 121🔹 **Can I participate as an individual?**  122No, **team participation is required** (minimum 2 members).123 124🔹 **Can a member be part of two teams?**  125No, each participant can be part of **only one team**.126 127---128 129## 📢 Communication & Updates130📲 **Join our official WhatsApp group** for updates: **[Join Here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KsUFdyRNAiqLSJukLPQIg2)**.131 132---133 134## 📍 Event Venue135📍 **Vidyavardhini's College of Engineering and Technology**  136K.T. Marg, Vartak College Campus, Vasai Road, Vasai-Virar, Maharashtra 401202  137 138---139 140## 📞 Contact Organizers141📧 **Email**: mlsc@vcet.edu.in  142📞 **Paarth Baradia (Club Lead)**: +91 84519 24342  143📞 **Vishal Mane (Associate Club Lead)**: +91 87936 18982  144📞 **Amey Chaudhari**: +91 96534 92872  145📞 **Shreya Wankhede**: +91 96195 08298  146📞 **Shagun Upadhyay**: +91 96193 42859  147 148---149 150## 🔥 Summary151Coherence 2025 is a **24-hour offline hackathon** that brings together developers, designers, and innovators to push boundaries in **Web/App Development, Blockchain, and AI/ML**. It provides a platform to **build, learn, and compete** with exciting **prizes and internship opportunities**!152 153🚀 **Get ready to innovate, code, and win!**154 155