IIT Kanpur Antaragni, in partnership with Codingal, the #1 coding platform for kids and teens, presents the "Code Clash Championship" Hackathon.

 

An online hackathon competition for students in grades 1-12 to collaborate and innovate with the best minds.

 

You can participate individually or as a team of up to 3 members.

 

Let's smash some code and make waves!

 

Three winners will be selected in each category to receive a 'Winner Certificate' from the prestigious IIT Kanpur Antaragni and Codingal.

 

Additionally, every student who submits a completed hackathon project will receive a coveted 'Certificate of Participation'.

 

  Winner Certificate  

 

 

 

 Participation Certificate

 

 

Scholarships open doors to amazing opportunities! 

• 20% off all Codingal coding classes for every participant.
• 40% off for the top 20 rankers in each grade on all Codingal classes.
   

Get ready to code, compete, and achieve! 

 

Grade 1-4: Wildlife Wonders

Description: Create an interactive game or animation showing animals in their habitats. Design characters, animate movements, and share fun facts.

Choose your platform: Scratch & Code.org (block-based)

 

 

Grade 5-8: Deep Sea Discovery 

Description: Develop an interactive app or animation exploring ocean life, shipwrecks, and underwater volcanoes. Include marine biology education.

Choose your platform: Scratch, Thunkable (Block Based), HTML, Java (for advanced features)

 

 

Grade 9-12: The Energy Innovators 

Description: Create a website or app proposing smart city solutions. Focus on sustainability, transportation, and technology with interactive maps.

Choose your platform: HTML, Java, JavaScript, CSS, Python (Text Based)

 

 

Best of luck with your competition entries 

Compete solo or team up with up to two friends. Challenge yourself solo or vibe with teamwork—it’s about having fun and growing together. 

Whether you're in elementary school, middle school, or high school, this hackathon competition is your time to shine. 

 

 

Epic Challenges: Dive into an exciting online hackathon competition season and push your coding skills to the max.

 

Hackathon Experience: Participate in a real hackathon judged by the prestigious IIT Kanpur Antaragni and curated by the Codingal team. You'll receive one-on-one mentorship to help you create projects.

 

All Skill Levels Welcome: Whether you're starting out or a seasoned pro, the Code Clash Championship will challenge you, stimulate your creativity, and put your learning and imagination to the test!

 

Join the 5,00,000+ Coding Community: Connect with over 500,000 young coders.

 

Win Prestigious Certificates: Compete for recognition at IIT Kanpur Antaragni, India's premier tech festival.

 

Get Featured and Recognized: Stand out among your peers and the Codingal community, and receive mentorship.

 

Check out our awesome explainer video packed with strategies and tips from past winners that you won't want to miss! 

 

All registered participants get an exclusive one-to-one mentorship session with our top coding instructors. They'll help you craft a killer project to impress the judges.

 

Get inspired by checking out the coolest projects that have won in previous hackathons here. (coming soon)

 

Get our exclusive mailer content for hackathon ideas and strategies.

 

Reach out to us with any questions. Drop us a comment, and our team will be right there to help you out.

Registration Start Date: July 20, 2024| 08:00 PM

Last date for project submission: January 01, 2025 | 06:00 PM 

Virtual ceremony for result announcement: January 15, 2025 | 4:15 PM 

Choosing the best platform for hackathon competition depends on your project goals, your coding experience, and what features you need to make your project awesome.

Know more about each platform:

Scratch

• Ideal for beginners, especially children and those new to programming.

• Visual block-based programming language.

• Good for creating interactive stories, animations, and simple games without needing to write code.

Code.org

• Similar to Scratch but with a broader curriculum aimed at teaching programming concepts.

• Offers courses suitable for K-12 education.

• Can be used to create simple games and interactive projects.

Thunkable

• Mobile app development platform that uses a visual drag-and-drop interface.

• Good for creating Android and iOS apps without extensive coding knowledge.

•  Suitable for prototyping or developing apps that require basic functionalities.

Python

• General-purpose programming language known for its simplicity and readability.

•  Widely used for web development, scientific computing, data analysis, and automation tasks.

•  Good choice for projects requiring scripting, data manipulation, or server-side applications.

HTML/CSS:

• HTML is the standard markup language for creating web pages.

• CSS is used for styling HTML elements and defining their appearance.

•  Essential for web development; used to create static web pages, responsive designs, and basic interactivity.

C++:

• General-purpose programming language often used for system/application software, game development, and embedded systems.

•  Provides low-level control over system resources.

•  Suitable for performance-critical applications or projects that require hardware interaction.

Java

• Object-oriented programming language known for its platform independence (via the JVM).

• Widely used for Android app development, enterprise-level applications, and web services.

• Suitable for large-scale projects, server-side applications, and Android apps.

 

How do I register for the hackathon? 

1. Click the "Register & Start" button on this page.

2. Input your mobile number.

3. Enter all the necessary information in the registration form.

4. Click on the "Register for competition" button and you register for the competition.

 
Team Participation Guidelines

1. You can form a team consisting of a maximum of 3 members. All the team members must register for the competition with their own phone number and email address.

2. You can choose anyone as your team member including your friends, classmates, relatives, etc.

3. Your team members should be in grades 1-12 only. 

4. The team name is mandatory during project submission. So, if you are participating as a team, you need to come up with a cool team name and add it during project submission. 

5. Every team can submit only one project. The final submission will be considered for evaluation by the judges.

6. If you have formed a team and any team members drop out, you can submit your project individually.

7. All team members should type the "same team name".

 

How to submit your project?

After the completion of your project, visit this page to submit your project.

Click on the “Register & Start” button. Then, input your mobile number and enter the OTP received via SMS.

Later, click on the "Submit Project" button and fill in the below information:

This is how Submission Form will look

 

 

Are you submitting your Project as a Team or Individual? Select Team or Individual

If you have selected "Team" enter your Team Name

Enter the name of each of your team members in the given columns

Enter the phone number of one of your team members. Ensure this number is reachable at all times

Project Name*  (Any name of your choice for your project)

Project Description* (Tell us something about your project)

Project Link (Share the link of your project)

Source Code (If the project is not made on an online platform)

Upload Project File (You may upload any video, presentation, or screenshots that you would like us to see in zip file and not more than 50 MB; not mandatory)

 

Final step

Click "Submit". You have submitted your project.

Originality:

Your ability to think independently and creatively to build your project.

 

Uniqueness:

This will be the X-factor in your project. The one thing that sets your project apart.

 

Code Quality:

A code that fulfils your project’s requirements while being simple and readable.

 

User Interface (UI):

The overall look and feel of your project includes how users can interact with it.

 

Video Submission:

An informative and engaging way to present your ideas.

 

Why do I need to register using a mobile number?

You are required to register via a mobile number, as it is the primary source of identification for registration and project submission.
 
How do participate as a team in the competition?

You can form a team consisting of a maximum of 3 members. You can all ideate, create one project together and submit it for evaluation. 

 

How many members can a team have?

Up to 3 members

 

Should my team members be in grades 1-12 only?

Yes.

 

Who can I form a team with?

You can form a team with anyone including your friends, classmates, relatives, etc from the same grade group.

 

Can I submit a project individually if any of my team members drop out?

Yes.

 

Can I create and submit a project individually without being a part of a team?

Yes.

 

Can I submit a project both as an individual and as a part of a team?

No. You can either submit your project individually or as a team member only.

 

Can an individual or team submit a project late?

Unfortunately, we do not accept any late project submissions. You must submit your project within the project submission deadline.

 

Is this competition online?

Yes, this competition is 100% online. The participant can work on their project at any place and time as long as they have access to a computer/laptop and an internet connection.

How much does it cost to enter into this competition?

There is no registration fee to participate in the competition.

 

What if I forget my registered mobile number while submitting the project?

In case, you forget your registered mobile number, you will have to re-register for the competition before submitting the project.

 

Will all the team members submit the project?

No. In case of team participation, one member of the team will have to submit the project only.

 

What if I entered the wrong information in one of the form fields while submitting my project?

If you have entered any wrong information in one of the form fields, kindly resubmit the project. Your latest submission will be considered for evaluation.

 

Will an older project be considered for evaluation?

No, any old or previous project will not be considered for evaluation.

 

What will be provided to competition winners?

 

An E-Certificate (not hard copy) will be provided to all the winners and those who have submiited valid hackathon project.

 

Can I submit more than one project?

No. You can submit only one project per competition.

Choose the theme according to your grade for this year's competition. The themes and projects are:

• Wildlife Wonders for Grades 1-4
• Deep Sea Discovery for Grades 5-8
• The Energy Innovators for Grades 9-12

Participants will receive:

• Certificate of Participation and Winner Certificates
• 20% scholarships for every participant
• 40% scholarships for the top 20 rankers in each grade for all coding classes
• One-on-one mentorship to help you create your projects