0, organised by D.Y. Patil Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology (RAIT), Navi Mumbai, is a 24-hour hackathon designed to challenge undergraduate students to develop innovative and practical solutions to real-world problems. This event emphasizes innovation, performance, and collaboration, encouraging participants to push beyond conventional boundaries and bring groundbreaking ideas to life. It aims to spark innovation, attract fresh talent, and foster collaboration between technology and performance experts. Who Should Apply This competition is exclusively for undergraduate students from all branches and academic years across India. Teams must consist of 2 to 4 members. It's an ideal platform for talented coders, developers, engineers, and students eager to stimulate creativity and address pressing challenges. Tracks / Themes Participants for Round 1 can choose a problem statement from various domains, including Blockchain, Healthcare, Education, Women’s Safety, AI/ML, and Finance. Shortlisted teams for Round 2 will receive a new problem statement within their chosen domain, provided by leading tech companies. Format & Timeline Kleos 4.0 is structured in two rounds. Round 1 involves an online PPT submission, with the deadline on May 15, 2026. Shortlisted teams will then proceed to the 24-hour offline hackathon (Round 2) held on June 19th and 20th, 2026, at the RAIT campus in Navi Mumbai. Judging for Round 1 is based on innovation, feasibility, impact, and clarity of the solution in the PPT. Round 2 features live presentations and demos evaluated by industry experts and academic mentors. Plagiarism or reuse of past projects is strictly prohibited, and full disclosure is required for any reused code. Prizes A total cash prize pool of ₹85,000 will be awarded to the top three teams. The winner will receive ₹45,000, the first runner-up ₹25,000, and the second runner-up ₹15,000. Eligibility Open exclusively to undergraduate students from any academic year or branch in India. Teams must comprise 2 to 4 members. How to Apply Registration and Round 1 PPT submissions open on April 17, 2026. The final deadline for Round 1 PPT submission and registration is May 15, 2026. All teams must use the official RAIT ACM template for their submissions.
