TKR HACK CONQUEST 2.0 – National Level 24-Hour Hackathon Organized by IEEE Student Branch TKRCET in Association with WIE Hyderabad Section
TKR HACK CONQUEST 2.0 – National Level 24-Hour Hackathon Organized by IEEE Student Branch TKRCET in Association with WIE Hyderabad Section
TKR HACK CONQUEST 2.0, the second edition of the National Level Hackathon organized by the IEEE Student Branch of TKR College of Engineering and Technology (TKRCET), Hyderabad, in association with WE00149 – Hyderabad Section Affinity Group, WIE, was conducted from 27–28 February 2026 as a 24-hour innovation challenge designed to encourage problem-solving, creativity, and collaborative learning among students. The event witnessed participation from 55 teams comprising 197 students, including 7 IEEE members and 190 non-IEEE students from various institutions. The hackathon consisted of five rounds of evaluation, where the first four rounds were conducted by professors and subject experts from different disciplines, assessing teams on parameters such as innovation, technical feasibility, development progress, and implementation. Based on these evaluations, the top 23 teams advanced to the final round. The final jury evaluation was conducted by Dr. M. Aruna Bharathi, Vice Chair, WIE Affinity Group, IEEE Hyderabad Section, who assessed the projects on innovation, clarity of presentation, and real-world applicability. At the conclusion of the competition, nine teams were recognized for their outstanding performance: three teams were awarded the titles of Winner, First Runner-Up, and Second Runner-Up, three teams received consolation prizes, and three teams were offered internship opportunities by Hackbot for their promising solutions. The event successfully carried forward the spirit of TKR HACK CONQUEST 1.0, reinforcing TKRCET’s commitment to fostering innovation, technical excellence, and interdisciplinary collaboration among aspiring engineers.
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- tkr college of engineering and technology
- meerpet
- hyderabad, Telengana
- India 500097
- Building: R&D block
Agenda
| Activity | Date | Time | Duration |
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| Inaugural Ceremony | 27 Feb 2026 | 10:00 AM – 10:20 AM | 20 min |
| Round 1 – Ideation & Proposal Development | 27 Feb 2026 | 10:20 AM – 12:00 PM | 1 hr 40 min |
| Round 1 Evaluation | 27 Feb 2026 | 12:00 PM onwards | 1 hr 30 min |
| Lunch Break | 27 Feb 2026 | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | 1 hr |
| Round 2 – Design Phase | 27 Feb 2026 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM | 1 hr 30 min |
| Round 2 Evaluation | 27 Feb 2026 | 4:00 PM onwards | — |
| Round 3 – Prototype Development | 27 Feb 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | 1 hr 30 min |
| Break | 27 Feb 2026 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM | 1 hr |
| Round 3 – Continuation | 27 Feb 2026 | 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM | 1 hr |
| Dinner Break | 27 Feb 2026 | 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM | 1 hr |
| Round 3 Evaluation | 27 Feb 2026 | 10:00 PM onwards | — |
| Participant Discussion Session / Rest Time | 27 Feb 2026 | 11:00 PM – 11:45 PM | 45 min |
| Fun Activities | 27 Feb 2026 | 11:45 PM – 1:00 AM | 1 hr 15 min |
| Round 4 – Final Development Phase | 28 Feb 2026 | 1:00 AM – 6:00 AM | 5 hrs |
| Round 4 Evaluation | 28 Feb 2026 | 6:00 AM onwards | — |
| Breakfast Break | 28 Feb 2026 | 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM | 1 hr |
| Final Changes & Project Upload (Google Drive) | 28 Feb 2026 | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | 2 hrs |
| Final Round Evaluation & Presentations | 28 Feb 2026 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | 1 hr 30 min |
| Valedictory Session | 28 Feb 2026 | 11:30 AM onwards | — |
197 students participated among which 7 were ieee students