Technical ActivitiesNational & International Hackathons
National Hackathons
Group III
Point Value
1st Prize40 points
2nd Prize35 points
3rd Prize30 points
Proof & Requirements
Evidence required
Certificates issued by the Hackathon Organizing Authority.
Requirement
A valid certificate is required as proof. Only your highest achievement level counts toward activity points.
Additional conditions
- Examples given as eligibility guidance: Smart India Hackathon (SIH), KAVACH Cybersecurity Hackathon, and hackathons organized by the Ministry of Education (MoE), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), AICTE, or other Central Government Departments and National Missions.
- No participation-only value exists for this tier — only 1st/2nd/3rd prize. Do not assume symmetry with 3.16 (International), which does have a participation tier.
- Its own independent 40-point maximum — re-verified 2026-08-18: each of 3.15 and 3.16 prints its own separate 'Maximum-40 points' bracket, not one ceiling shared between the two (the earlier capGroupId linking them has been removed).
Official Handbook Description
National Hackathons
Before you submit
Make sure your certificates clearly mention the level of participation and the position, where applicable.
Source: KTU Activity Points Handbook (2024 Scheme · Page 16)
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