DropHack

DropHack is a high-stakes, high-velocity coding sprint organised by SIEC Community, designed strictly for elite student developers. Unlike typical hackathons, there are no pre-built templates or rehearsed pitches. Participants are tested on raw adaptability, logical thinking, and rapid execution — the exact problem statements are kept secret until "Zero-Hour," when teams have exactly 10 hours to architect, build, and ship a working prototype.

Who Should Apply Open exclusively to students pursuing technical degrees (B.Tech, BE, BCA, MCA, M.Tech, BSc IT, or equivalent tech backgrounds). Solo participation is not allowed; teams of 2–4 members are required. Inter-college and inter-specialization teams are encouraged.

Tracks / Themes All challenges fall under one of five high-demand tech sectors:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Web3 & Blockchain
• Cybersecurity
• Fintech
• Healthcare Tech

Format & Timeline The competition has three phases:

1. Registration & Profile Screening — Register on Unstop with updated profiles.
2. Pre-Hackathon Online Assessment (Elimination Round) — A 45-minute online quiz on coding and algorithmic fundamentals, filtering for the top 15% of teams.
3. DropHack Main Offline Event — Shortlisted teams are invited to the physical venue in Gurgaon for a 10-hour development sprint. Problem statements are revealed live at Zero-Hour. Teams must build an MVP, submit a GitHub repository, and deliver a technical walkthrough to judges.

Prizes Total cash prize pool of ₹50,000, distributed as ₹10,000 per track winner (Fintech, AI, Web3, Cybersecurity, Healthcare), plus exclusive goodies and swags for each winning team.

Eligibility Teams of 2–4 members. All members must be students in technical degree programs. No pre-compiled code allowed; all work must be done during the sprint.

How to Apply Register your team on Unstop before the deadline. All team members must update their profiles with technical degrees, tech stacks, and GitHub/LinkedIn links.