CODEWORD COMMUNITY PRESENTS

CODEWORD 2.0
Hackathon 2026

A student-focused innovation and technology event at GVM Institute of Technology & Management, Sonipat, where participants can build software solutions, present ideas and demonstrate technical and entrepreneurial skills.

πŸ“… 23rd & 24th October 2026
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About CODEWORD 2.0

CODEWORD 2.0 is a hackathon organized at GVM Institute of Technology & Management (GVMITM), Sonipat. For Senior and Junior Categories, teams work on assigned problem domains and develop solutions live on campus. The Ideathon provides an opportunity to present startup ideas before judges.

The event is intended to provide students with a practical environment for problem solving, software development, innovation, teamwork and presentation.

About the CODEWORD.IN Hackathon Platform

CodeWord provides the online hackathon participation workflow. Students can register, log in, select a hackathon, complete their profile, create or join teams, invite members, select problem domains and submit their team for coordinator approval.

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About GVM Institute of Technology & Management

GVM Institute of Technology & Management (GVMITM), Sonipat, was established in 2002. Its official website describes the institute as providing professional, technical and job-oriented education and lists BCA, BBA, MBA and MCA among its programmes. The institute states that it is affiliated with DCRUST, Murthal and approved by AICTE. ξˆ€citeξˆ‚turn1search0ξˆ‚turn1search1

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🏫 Visit GVMITM Website

Hackathon Categories

πŸ† Senior Category

  • BCA – 3rd Year
  • B.Tech – 3rd & 4th Year
  • MCA – 1st & 2nd Year
  • Any other final-year programme

πŸ’» Junior Category

  • BCA – 1st & 2nd Year
  • B.Tech – 1st & 2nd Year

πŸ’‘ Ideathon

  • MBA
  • BBA
  • Startup / Business Idea Presentation

How to Apply

1
Student Registration
Register once on the portal. Student Registration β†’
2
Student Login
Log in with your registered account. Student Login β†’
3
Select the Hackathon
If logging in for the first time, select CODEWORD 2.0. Apply β†’
4
Dashboard & Profile
Go to the dashboard. Profile completion is optional for members but mandatory for Team Leaders.
5
Create or Join a Team
Use Create/Join Team β†’ Join Team, or Create/Join Team β†’ Create Team.
6
Add Team Members
Team Leaders can use Team Management β†’ Add Team Member / Send Offer to invite registered students by email.
7
Select Problem Domain
For Senior and Junior Categories, the Team Leader selects the applicable problem domain.
8
Submit for Approval
Send the completed team to the Hackathon Coordinator for approval.
9
Participate
After approval, the team can participate in the event.

Important Dates

Activity Date
Last date for individual registration, team creation and problem-domain selection 19th October 2026
CODEWORD 2.0 Hackathon 23rd & 24th October 2026
Detailed schedule Will be published separately

Rules & Regulations

Important: Participants must follow the hackathon rules and GVMITM campus regulations. Team participation is subject to coordinator approval.
  1. Students studying in any college and any course can participate in the hackathon.
  2. Students must register through the online portal to participate.
  3. There are three categories: Senior Category, Junior Category and Ideathon.
  4. Students may participate individually or form a team. Minimum team size: 1; maximum team size: 5.
  5. Each team has a Team Leader. The student who creates the team automatically becomes the Team Leader.
  6. The Team Leader can send invitations to registered members.
  7. Any registered member can send a request to join an available team.
  8. For Senior and Junior Categories, several problem domains will be provided and the Team Leader must select one.
  9. The team and selected problem domain are finalized only after approval by the Hackathon Coordinator.
  10. An online or offline interview/interaction with the team may be conducted for finalization.
  11. The last date for individual registration, team creation and problem-domain selection is 19th October 2026.
  12. The hackathon will be conducted on 23rd and 24th October 2026; a separate detailed schedule will be published.
  13. Teams must attend physically at the GVMITM campus on 23rd and 24th October 2026, as per schedule, and develop their solution live on campus.
  14. There may be multiple evaluation rounds and presentations.
  15. One or more elimination rounds may be conducted depending on team performance.
  16. The decision of the Judges will be final and binding. No discussion or appeal regarding the Judges' decision will be entertained.
  17. Each team must arrange all resources and equipment required for design and development. Broadband internet will be available on campus, but participants are advised to carry wireless/mobile internet as backup.
  18. All students must attend in decent and appropriate attire.
  19. Every participant must carry a valid College/Institute ID Card and one additional Government-issued or valid ID proof. Without the required documents, entry to campus will not be permitted.
  20. All participants must follow campus rules. Indiscipline, misconduct, misbehavior or violation of campus rules may result in immediate disqualification.

Important Links

Hackathon PortalStudent RegistrationStudent LoginApply for HackathonGVMITM Website

Contact Information

Hackathon Coordinator:
Rakesh Kumar Mittal

Contact:
8901945500

Venue:
GVM Institute of Technology & Management, Murthal Road, Sonipat, Haryana

Hackathon Platform:
www.codeword.in/hackathon/

πŸš€ Ready for CODEWORD 2.0?

Register, create or join your team, select your problem domain and get ready to build, innovate and compete.

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