Question 1

What is Qiskit Fall Fest 2026?

Accepted Answer

Qiskit Fall Fest is a global, student- and community-led quantum computing festival organized in partnership with IBM Quantum. SRM University-AP is participating as a host for the 2026 edition.

Question 2

When will Qiskit Fall Fest 2026 take place?

Accepted Answer

Online Phase: masterclass sessions on 8–10 October 2026. Online competition and Hackathon Phase 1 submissions close 17 October 2026, 11:59 PM IST.
Hackathon Phase 1 results: announced by 18 October 2026.
On-Campus Phase: 26–30 October 2026 at SRM University-AP, Amaravati.

Question 3

Where will the event take place?

Accepted Answer

The offline phase will be hosted at SRM University-AP, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Question 4

Who can participate in the event?

Accepted Answer

Students, researchers, academics, and industry professionals interested in quantum computing can participate. Simply sign in with Google directly on the official platform (https://www.qffsrmap2026.com/learning) to complete your 30-second registration and gain instant access.

Question 5

Do I need prior knowledge of quantum computing or Qiskit?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily. Beginners are welcome in introductory activities such as the essay and poster competitions. The hackathon and coding challenges require basic Python, quantum computing concepts, and Qiskit SDK familiarity.

Question 6

Can I participate in multiple events?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You may participate in the essay, poster, reels, and hackathon simultaneously, as long as you meet each event's individual deadline. For the hackathon, you can only be a member of one team.

Question 7

What events are being conducted?

Accepted Answer

Online competitions (submit via the portal):
• Tech Reels Competition — 45–90 sec quantum video, prize up to ₹10,000
• Digital Poster Creation — infographic on Quantum Materials or Sensing, prize up to ₹5,000
• Essay Competition — 800–1,200 words on a quantum topic, prize up to ₹5,000
• Flagship Hackathon Phase 1 — online qualification round, prize pool ₹1,00,000
All online submissions close 17 October 2026, 11:59 PM IST.

On-campus phase (26–30 October at SRM-AP):
• IBM speakers, keynotes, and hands-on quantum workshops
• Industry Tech Expo and Quantum Startup Pitch
• Quantum Hackathon Phase 2 (24 hours, shortlisted teams only)
• Quantum Capture the Flag (QCTF) and the Great Quantum Debate
• Open games such as QChess, QEscapes, and the Quantum Arcade

The full programme is on the About page: https://www.qffsrmap2026.com/about

Question 8

What should I prepare before attending the event?

Accepted Answer

For online competitions and hands-on sessions:
• A laptop and a stable internet connection
• A GitHub account (required for the hackathon)
• Basic Python knowledge
• Basic quantum computing concepts
• Qiskit SDK familiarity (for advanced hackathon tracks)

Question 9

Will participants receive certificates or prizes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Participation certificates will be issued after the on-campus event concludes (post 30 October 2026).
• On-campus participants: collect in person on campus.
• Online participants: certificates sent via email to your registered Gmail.

Verified Masterclass Certificate (optional, ₹99): once you finish all 5 masterclasses and pass every concept check quiz, use "Claim Certificate" on the learning portal. You pay on the SRM-AP Easebuzz form, upload the receipt, and choose to collect it at the valedictory ceremony or receive it by email. See FAQ 17 for fee details.

Prizes:
• Tech Reels: up to ₹10,000
• Essay Competition: up to ₹5,000
• Digital Poster: up to ₹5,000
• Hackathon: prizes announced at the closing ceremony on 30 October 2026.

Question 10

How do I access the learning platform and competitions?

Accepted Answer

All submissions, workshops, team formation, coding challenges, and festival activities happen directly on the official platform: https://www.qffsrmap2026.com/learning

Simply sign in with your Google account. If your account is not yet on the roster, you can complete the quick 30-second on-page registration form to gain instant, automated access without any waiting period.

Question 11

Whom should I contact for further information?

Accepted Answer

Join the official participant WhatsApp group for fast support:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/HoLFUpcm46L0qDE6VBdboW

For whitelist or portal issues, message us there with your full name and Gmail address.

Question 12

How does instant registration work on the learning portal?

Accepted Answer

Registration is completely automated and instant:
1. Sign in with Google at https://www.qffsrmap2026.com/learning
2. If you are a new participant, fill in your degree, institution, and background in the quick 30-second form.
3. Click "Complete Registration & Enter Hub" for immediate access.

If you ever encounter an issue, our organizing committee is available 24/7 on the official WhatsApp support group.

Question 13

What topics can I write about for the Essay Competition?

Accepted Answer

You may choose any of the following:
• Prompt A: The Post-Quantum Cryptographic Migration — Balancing Vulnerability and Readiness
• Prompt B: Quantum Machine Learning — Fundamental Advantage vs Classical Baseline Realities
• Or any quantum computing topic of your own choice

Word limit: 800–1,200 words. Deadline: 17 October 2026, 11:59 PM IST.
Submit a PDF/DOCX (up to 15 MB) or a public Google Docs link on the portal under Day 3: Essay Competition.

Question 14

Where and when do I submit my Poster and Essay?

Accepted Answer

Submit on the official portal: https://www.qffsrmap2026.com/learning/

• Essay — Day 3 section → upload PDF/DOCX or paste a public document link
• Poster — Day 2 section → upload PDF/DOCX or paste a public Canva/Drive link
• Deadline for both: 17 October 2026, 11:59 PM IST

Ensure any shared links are set to “Anyone with the link can view.”

Question 15

How do I form a hackathon team and what is the team size?

Accepted Answer

Hackathon teams must strictly have 2 to 6 members (1 team leader + 1 to 5 teammates). Solo participation is prohibited by the platform validation.

Steps:
1. Log in at https://www.qffsrmap2026.com/learning/hackathon
2. Select your domain track and problem statement
3. Enter your team name and invite teammates using their registered Google email addresses
4. Invited teammates sign in to accept the invitation on the portal

Note: If a teammate has not registered yet, they can simply sign in at https://www.qffsrmap2026.com/learning to complete their 30-second registration.

Phase 1 submission deadline: 17 October 2026, 11:59 PM IST.

Question 16

Where do I download the Processor A and B files for the hackathon?

Accepted Answer

There are no pre-compiled binaries to download. Processor A (5-qubit linear topology) and Processor B (9-qubit heavy-hex topology) are defined via coupling maps and noise models in the official Challenge Kit and Starter Guides in the organizer Drive folder.

Refer to the Technical FAQs below for full architectural specifications and graph topologies.

Question 17

Is there any registration, certificate, or pass fee?

Accepted Answer

The online phase is free: masterclasses, concept check quizzes, the creative competitions, and Hackathon Phase 1.

Optional Verified Certificate Fee: ₹99, only if you want an official, cryptographically verified certificate of completion after finishing the masterclasses and passing the quizzes. Hackathon participants may also buy it.

On-campus phase (26–30 October 2026) passes are priced separately:
• General Offline Pass — ₹99 (Free for SRM University-AP students with campus ID / @srmap.edu.in email): eligible campus activities, exhibitions, keynotes, workshops, the Quantum Startup Pitch, Quantum Reference Center tour, debates, and open-participation games. Note: The General Pass does not include participation in Hackathon Phase 2, QCTF (Quantum Capture the Flag), or the 5-day special lunch and daily refreshments (these require qualification and the ₹499 Flagship Pass).
• All-Access Flagship Pass — ₹499: for hackathon teams shortlisted for Phase 2 and flagship participants. Includes flagship activities (Hackathon Phase 2, QCTF), special lunch on all five days, two snack servings per day, and priority workshop seating

The certificate and the General Offline Pass are both paid on the same SRM-AP Easebuzz form, but they are separate payments. One Easebuzz Transaction ID covers exactly one purchase, so buying both means paying twice and submitting two different Transaction IDs.

Purchasing a pass does not guarantee selection for competitive events that require separate evaluation.

Question 18

What skills can I gain by participating in Qiskit Fall Fest?

Accepted Answer

Participants gain hands-on experience with quantum computing, the Qiskit SDK, algorithm design, hardware-aware circuit optimization, technical writing, and collaborative project development — all directly applicable to research and industry roles in quantum computing.

Question 19

Is participating in the Hackathon compulsory? Can I participate only in Masterclasses, Quizzes, or Competitions?

Accepted Answer

No, the Hackathon is completely optional. IBM Qiskit Fall Fest 2026 is designed with 4 flexible, independent tracks so you can participate according to your personal interest:

1. Masterclasses & Quizzes (Individual & Self-Paced): Watch 5 lecture sessions and complete concept check quizzes to earn an official verified certificate.
2. Python Coding Challenges in Qiskit (Individual): Solve 9 interactive quantum coding problems in your browser.
3. Creative Competitions (Individual · ₹20,000 Prize Pool): Submit entries for Tech Reels (₹10,000), Digital Poster (₹5,000), or Technical Essay (₹5,000).
4. Flagship Quantum Hackathon (Team Track · 2 to 6 members): Form a team to solve domain challenge statements.

You do not need to register a hackathon team to enjoy and complete any of the other tracks.

Question 20

How do I get the General Offline Pass for the on-campus phase?

Accepted Answer

Get it from the On-Campus Pass card on the learning portal: https://www.qffsrmap2026.com/learning

• For SRM University-AP Students: Pass is 100% complimentary. Sign in with your @srmap.edu.in Google account, open the On-Campus Pass card, and click "Claim Free Campus Pass". Your verified badge and QR code are issued at once, with no payment. Signed up with a different email? Do not pay: show your SRM AP student ID card at the registration desk.

• For External Attendees (₹99):
1. Sign in with Google (new participants complete the 30-second registration first).
2. Pay ₹99 on the SRM-AP Easebuzz payment form linked from the card.
3. Enter the Easebuzz Transaction ID exactly as shown on your receipt (e.g. E26101518BKHN3) and upload the receipt as a PDF or screenshot.
4. Your pass appears immediately with a QR code you can download. Its status shows as pending until the organizing team matches your receipt with Easebuzz records, then changes to verified.

One pass per attendee. If a pass is rejected, the card shows the reason and lets you resubmit.

Hackathon team members: do not buy the General Pass while Phase 1 results are pending. See FAQ 21.

Question 21

I am in a hackathon team. Which pass do I need, and when are Phase 1 results announced?

Accepted Answer

Phase 1 shortlisted teams are announced by 18 October 2026. Your status appears on the Flagship Pass card on the learning portal once results are published.

• Shortlisted for Phase 2: you get the ₹499 All-Access Flagship Pass. Payment instructions are shared with your team by email. Do not buy the ₹99 General Pass.
• Not shortlisted: you can still attend the festival with the ₹99 General Offline Pass. It opens on the same card once results are announced.

Until results are published, hackathon leaders and accepted team members cannot claim the General Pass.

Question 22

How is my pass checked at the venue, and is accommodation available?

Accepted Answer

Show the QR code from your downloaded pass at the campus registration desk when you arrive. The desk scans it to confirm your name, institution, and pass status, then checks you in. Rejected passes cannot be checked in. The pass is valid 26–30 October 2026.

Accommodation: participants travelling to SRM University-AP can stay in paying-guest (PG) accommodation near the campus. The organizing team will help you find and arrange a place, at around ₹500 per person at most. Message the team in the WhatsApp Community to request help:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/HoLFUpcm46L0qDE6VBdboW

Question 23

What is Qiskit Fall Fest 2026 Phase 1?

Accepted Answer

Phase 1 is the online qualification stage. You choose exactly one problem statement, implement its solution, run the same controlled experiment on Processor A and Processor B, compare the results, and submit a reproducible repository.

Question 24

How many people can be in a hackathon team?

Accepted Answer

Official hackathon teams must strictly have 2 to 6 members (1 Team Leader and 1 to 5 Teammates). Solo participation is prohibited by the platform backend. Phase 2 continues with the same verified roster unless the organizing committee explicitly announces otherwise.

Question 25

How many problem statements may we attempt in Phase 1?

Accepted Answer

Exactly one for the Phase 1 submission. Do not submit multiple problem statements. An Open-Innovation entry also counts as one problem statement and must follow the organizer-provided framework.

Question 26

What is the central objective of Phase 1?

Accepted Answer

Show not only the problem output, but how the same solution behaves on two processor architectures (Processor A and Processor B). Explain observed differences with measured evidence such as circuit depth, two-qubit gate count, SWAP overhead, qubit use, runtime, and the problem-specific metric.

Question 27

What is the Phase 1 timeline and submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The qualification stage began on 8 October 2026. Phase 1 submissions close on 17 October 2026 at 11:59 PM IST. Shortlisted teams for Phase 2 are announced by 18 October 2026 and shown on the Flagship Pass card on the learning portal. Phase 2 runs on campus at SRM University-AP during 26–30 October 2026.

Phase 2 continues your Phase 1 work. Each problem statement is being refined with partner companies and industry collaborators, and teams receive the updated version from the organizers. If no industry partner is available for a problem statement, the affected teams will move to an industry-backed problem statement within the same vertical (one of the 5 tracks). The processor-architecture skills from Phase 1 (A/B benchmarking, routing analysis, and the move to Processors C and D) apply to every problem statement. Affected teams will be told before Phase 2 begins.

Earlier materials listed a 13 October deadline; that date was superseded by the 17 October deadline.

Question 28

Where do I get the Starter Guide, and what does it contain?

Accepted Answer

Use the Starter Guide for your selected problem statement located in the official Challenge Kit drive folder. It contains the problem statement description, core algorithm/solution baseline, Processor A and Processor B configurations, quantum circuit guidance, transpilation and routing instructions, performance metrics, A/B architecture comparison guidelines, and report/submission instructions.

Question 29

Do organizers provide a repository naming convention?

Accepted Answer

Follow the repository naming convention announced by the Hackathon & Competitions Cell. If no convention has been shared directly with your team, check the latest official participant instructions before submitting rather than inventing a conflicting format. The official participant instructions point to the organizer Drive folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1caxlXXeqjOkLmXGlimy_Etw0uPHSwyga.

Question 30

What should our team do first?

Accepted Answer

1. Choose one PS code.
2. Read its Starter Guide thoroughly.
3. Record its required inputs, baseline algorithm, expected outputs, and evaluation metrics.
4. Implement the core quantum/classical solution.
5. Run Processor A and Processor B simulations under consistent, controlled conditions.
6. Compare results, generate tables/figures, and complete the repository checklist.

Question 31

Can we change the official benchmark or problem instance?

Accepted Answer

Do not change the organizer-defined benchmark in a way that makes your results incomparable. Use the specified problem instance and constraints. Record all assumptions, parameters, and important implementation choices.

Question 32

Can we use a custom idea for Phase 1?

Accepted Answer

Yes, through the relevant Open-Innovation option (C-OI, O-OI, S-OI, Q-OI, P-OI), but it must be treated as your single selected PS. The Chemistry Open-Innovation track explicitly asks for a 1–2 page proposal submitted and approved; follow the relevant track Starter Guide and organizer instructions for the exact process.

Question 33

Is quantum advantage required to be proven?

Accepted Answer

No. The documents frame problem statements as tasks with real-world motivation and potential for quantum advantage, but Phase 1 evaluation focuses on correctness/performance, architecture analysis, reproducibility, and evidence-based technical reasoning. Do not claim an advantage that your results do not empirically demonstrate.

Question 34

What tracks are available in the hackathon?

Accepted Answer

Five specialized tracks are available:
1. Quantum Chemistry
2. Quantum Optimization
3. Quantum Simulation
4. Quantum Machine Learning
5. Post-Quantum Cryptography

Question 35

What are the listed Problem Statement (PS) codes across tracks?

Accepted Answer

• Quantum Chemistry: C1 (H₂ Ground State), C2 (Potential Energy Surface), C3 (Hardware-Efficient Chemistry), C-OI (Open Innovation)
• Quantum Optimization: O1 (Max-Cut QAOA), O2 (Constrained Portfolio), O3 (Knapsack Optimization), O-OI (Open Innovation)
• Quantum Simulation: S1 (Ising Ground State), S2 (Real-Time Dynamics), S3 (Trotter Error vs Noise), S-OI (Open Innovation)
• Quantum Machine Learning: Q1 (Biomedical Signal Classifier), Q2 (Quantum Kernel Classifier), Q3 (Noise-Resilient Variational Classifier), Q-OI (Open Innovation)
• Post-Quantum Cryptography: P1 (Quantum-Safe Secure Channel), P2 (Crypto Inventory & Migration), P3 (PQC Benchmarking Across Platforms), P-OI (Open Innovation)

Question 36

How do I know which task and metrics apply to me?

Accepted Answer

The selected PS determines your exact technical task, data/instances, evaluation metrics, and starter material. Use your chosen PS's specification and Starter Guide rather than applying another track's requirements.

Question 37

Can we combine two PSs or submit one project across two tracks?

Accepted Answer

No. The Phase 1 instructions strictly require exactly one selected PS. Keep your selected track and PS code clearly identified in your repository and submission form.

Question 38

What if our team chooses an Open Innovation problem statement?

Accepted Answer

Treat the approved proposal as your single PS. Follow the relevant track Open-Innovation description and organizer-provided framework. Do not assume approval or custom benchmark details that are not explicitly confirmed by organizers.

Question 39

Which processors are used in Phase 1?

Accepted Answer

Processor A and Processor B only. Processor C and the custom Processor D are reserved for Phase 2.

Question 40

What is the authoritative Processor A configuration?

Accepted Answer

Processor A has 5 physical qubits: q0, q1, q2, q3, q4. This is the corrected simulation-derived configuration specified in the supplied Processor A/B Benchmark Configuration document.

Question 41

What is the authoritative Processor B configuration?

Accepted Answer

Processor B has 9 physical qubits: q0 through q8. You must use all nine nodes as defined in the corrected simulation-derived benchmark configuration.

Question 42

Why do some materials show different processor counts or shapes?

Accepted Answer

The supplied materials acknowledge earlier documentation inconsistencies: one early slide deck described Processor B as 7 qubits, whereas the authoritative corrected simulation configuration specifies 9 qubits; Processor A written description also had discrepancies with its graph. For Phase 1, use the corrected simulation-derived A/B maps in the Processor A/B Benchmark Configuration document and the organizer-provided benchmark definitions.

Question 43

What is the official noise model for Phase 1?

Accepted Answer

The final exact noise parameters are frozen separately in the official Challenge Kit. The Starter Guide sample noise code is illustrative and instructs participants to replace it with official parameters once frozen. Do not infer official noise values from examples; use the organizer-provided A/B benchmark definitions as the single source of truth.

Question 44

Can I use the noise values shown in starter examples?

Accepted Answer

Not as official values unless the organizer-provided benchmark definition specifies them. The materials mention varying example CX-noise values (about 0.5%, p=0.005, and an illustrative p=0.01), and explicitly warn against inferring the official noise model from example code.

Question 45

Must the same solution be run on both Processor A and Processor B?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Run the same selected problem instance and controlled algorithmic settings on both. Record the applicable problem-specific metrics and architecture/resource metrics for each, then compare them systematically.

Question 46

What is a coupling map and why do SWAP gates matter?

Accepted Answer

The processor is represented as a directed/undirected coupling graph: vertices represent physical qubits and edges represent native two-qubit interactions. If an algorithmic two-qubit interaction is requested between non-adjacent qubits, Qiskit transpilation inserts SWAP gates (or equivalent decompositions), which increases circuit depth, two-qubit gate count, execution runtime, and susceptibility to decoherence and gate noise.

Question 47

What architectural metrics must be measured for Processor A and B?

Accepted Answer

At minimum, report:
• The selected PS primary output metric(s)
• Circuit depth (before and after transpilation)
• Two-qubit gate count (CX/CZ)
• SWAP/routing overhead
• Physical qubit and ancilla utilization
• Relevant runtime or execution shot cost
• Noise assumptions and reproducibility seeds

Question 48

Can we add extra experiments or physical QPU results?

Accepted Answer

Optional studies and physical IBM QPU execution results may be included as bonus analysis, but the geometry-aware challenge guidelines mandate that they must remain separate from the common required simulation benchmark.

Question 49

What do we submit for Phase 1 qualification?

Accepted Answer

Submit one accessible public GitHub repository (or organizer-approved Space format). The participant instructions require the repository URL and, if applicable, an optional Hugging Face Space URL.

Question 50

What files must be included in the submission repository?

Accepted Answer

At minimum, your repository must contain:
• main.ipynb or main.py (fully executed, end-to-end runnable)
• Processor A/B definitions/configurations (processors/ or equivalent folder)
• results/ directory containing final figures, tables, and exported data
• README.md with problem overview, setup, methodology, and key results
• A detailed technical report/analysis (in the notebook or as a PDF)
• Environment specification: requirements.txt, environment.yml, or pyproject.toml

Question 51

What should the repository README.md contain?

Accepted Answer

• Selected problem statement and track code
• Step-by-step setup and environment reproduction instructions
• Clear execution commands to run the solution
• Algorithmic methodology and architecture comparison overview
• Summary tables of key results, conclusions, and observed A/B differences

Question 52

What should the technical report explain?

Accepted Answer

• Problem statement context and formulation
• Approach, ansatz design, and classical baseline comparison
• Comprehensive results supported by clean tables and figures
• Processor A vs Processor B architecture and resource analysis
• Interpretation of observed hardware differences based on measured evidence (not speculation)
• Limitations, noise impact, and conclusions

Question 53

What should the results/ folder contain?

Accepted Answer

The Starter Guide strongly recommends machine-readable CSV/JSON data tables alongside generated figures so plots can be verified and regenerated. Include:
• Coupling-map diagrams for Processor A and B
• Logical vs transpiled circuit diagrams
• Comparative performance plots (depth, CX gates, energy/objective vs iterations/time)

Question 54

Does the notebook need to run from a clean environment?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The code must be completely reproducible from a clean virtual environment using the provided environment specification (requirements.txt). The repository should execute end-to-end without unhandled errors on the specified Qiskit backends.

Question 55

What information is needed in the submission form?

Accepted Answer

The participant instructions specify:
1. Registered team name and participant identification
2. Selected domain track and PS code
3. Public GitHub repository URL
4. Hugging Face Space URL (if applicable)
5. Confirmation that judges can access and clone the repository
6. Confirmation that the submitted commit is the final version to be evaluated

Question 56

Should we submit screenshots instead of raw result files?

Accepted Answer

No. The Starter Guide specifically recommends saving machine-readable CSV/JSON result files over static screenshots so evaluation scripts can verify and re-plot the data. Include clear figures in results/, but always retain the underlying numeric data.

Question 57

What happens if a required file or section is missing?

Accepted Answer

Automated evaluation scripts inspect repositories for mandatory files (main.ipynb, requirements.txt, results/, README) and execute sanity checks. Missing mandatory items incur score penalties under the Universal Challenge Framework rubric.

Question 58

How is Phase 1 evaluated? What is the scoring rubric?

Accepted Answer

The Universal Challenge Framework uses a 100-point rubric:
• 40 Points: Solution Correctness & Performance (algorithm implementation, validity of results, convergence, primary metric)
• 30 Points: Architecture Analysis (Processor A vs B comparisons, depth, two-qubit gates, routing/SWAP overhead, noise impact)
• 30 Points: Phase 2 Readiness & Architecture Insight (technical depth, evidence-based reasoning, code structure, report quality)

Visualizations, documentation clarity, and clean organization provide critical tie-breakers.

Question 59

What does solution correctness and performance mean in evaluation?

Accepted Answer

The code must execute without crashes, produce theoretically valid outputs, and be benchmarked against a known classical baseline or analytical exact reference. The primary domain metric (e.g. chemical accuracy Hartree error, approximation ratio, classification F1, or PQC throughput) must be properly calculated and reported.

Question 60

What does architecture analysis mean in evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Measure, quantify, and contrast hardware-level execution differences between Processor A and Processor B — including circuit depth, CX gate counts, SWAP routing costs, qubit utilization, and fidelity/variance. Explain differences using physical topology and transpilation evidence.

Question 61

How does the automated evaluation work?

Accepted Answer

Automated evaluation scripts verify repository accessibility, inspect directory structure for required files, validate environment specifications, and may execute critical notebook cells in a sandbox to check reproducibility and expected outputs.

Question 62

What is LLM-assisted review during evaluation?

Accepted Answer

An LLM pre-screening workflow scans submissions for completeness, structural coherence, required report sections, evidence backing claims, and potential omissions. The guidelines explicitly state that LLM review is an evaluation aid for judges, not a substitute for human technical judgment.

Question 63

What is the overall evaluation sequence after submission?

Accepted Answer

1. Repository accessibility and required-files verification.
2. Automated reproducibility and sanity test execution.
3. LLM-assisted review for completeness and documentation gaps.
4. Comprehensive evaluation by domain expert judges (technical depth, empirical evidence, report quality, and finalists selection).

Question 64

What is the official AI/LLM-use policy?

Accepted Answer

Participants must adhere to the official AI/LLM-use policy issued by the Hackathon & Competitions Cell. Any substantial generative AI assistance must be disclosed in the repository. Using AI tools does not relieve participants of the obligation to thoroughly understand, verify, and defend every line of code and technical analysis submitted.

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