Timeline & Event Schedule at CGC University
October 10th & 11th, 2026 · Jhanjeri, Greater Mohali, Punjab
Interactive Time Scrubber
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Registration & Hacker Onboarding
Check-in at the desk, collect your hacker badges, exclusive Devfolio swag kits, and food coupons.
Grand Inauguration & Keynote
Opening ceremony with problem statement drops, sponsor track reveals, rules briefing, and mentor intros.
Networking & Power Lunch
Buffet lunch served in the central food court. Mingle with mentors and finalize team roles.
Mentoring Round 1: Architecture Check
Domain experts conduct 1-on-1 desk visits to evaluate team architecture, scope, and technical viability.
High Tea & Coffee Fuel
Snacks, hot tea, and energy drinks served to keep teams energized for the evening sprint.
Mentoring Round 2: Progress & Pivot
Mentors review live code repos, UI wireframes, and help resolve blocker bugs before nightfall.
Midnight Sprint Dinner
Full course dinner served to hackers, mentors, and organizers.
Midnight Jam & Side Quests
Acoustic music sessions, esports mini-tournaments, and mini-games to refresh tired brains.
Evaluation Round 1: Midnight Blitz
Judges conduct preliminary screening at team booths. Working code and core demo required.
Sunrise Breakfast & Final Polish
Fresh breakfast and coffee served. Final Devfolio project submission deadline approaches.
Grand Finale: Top 15 Pitches & Award Ceremony
The top 15 shortlisted teams present live on stage to the grand jury. Winners declared!
CGC University Campus
Jhanjeri, Mohali, Sector 112, Greater Mohali, Punjab 140307