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About The Event

Kodikon 5.0, the fifth edition of our 24-hour national-level flagship hackathon, continues to inspire innovation and collaboration among engineering undergraduates across the nation. After an overwhelming 322+ team registrations last year, this edition brings a new dimension — a research driven edge. Each problem statement is grounded in emerging research themes, encouraging participants to explore academic insights and develop solutions that blend creativity with real-world relevance.

Guided by experienced mentors from both industry and academia, participants gain valuable exposure to practical and research oriented problem solving. Kodikon 5.0 aims to go beyond coding — fostering innovation, critical thinking, and teamwork, while helping students transform ideas into impactful, research backed solutions.

322+ Team

Registrations

24

Hours of Hacking

₹ 1 Lakh +

Prize Pool

Pixcellence

Internship opportunities for top hackers by title sponsor

Hackathon Tracks

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Computer Vision & Edge IoT

Computer Vision & Edge IoT

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Assistive GenAI Tools

Assistive GenAI Tools

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Privacy-Preserving Distributed Systems

Privacy-Preserving Distributed Systems

Kodikon 5.0 Timeline

9th October 2025

Registrations Begin

Registrations for Kodikon 5.0 officially open on 8th October 2025. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this innovation-packed event!

28th October 2025

Registrations and Submissions Close

The registration and idea submission window closes on 28th October 2025. Make sure to finalize your team and submit your proposal before the deadline!

2nd November 2025

Top 40 Announcement

The top 40 shortlisted teams will be announced on 2nd November 2025. These teams will move forward to compete in the final round of Kodikon 5.0!

15th November 2025

Hackathon Begins

The 24-hour hackathon kicks off! Teams will dive into building, innovating, and solving real-world problems with guidance from mentors and experts.

16th November 2025

Final Presentations

Teams showcase their final prototypes and present their research-backed solutions to a panel of judges. The best innovations will earn recognition and prizes!



Partners

Our Partner

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Prizes in Store!

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FAQ

01

What is a hackathon?

A hackathon is a time-limited event where individuals collaborate to create innovative software or hardware projects. Participants work intensively to solve problems, develop applications and prototypes of their solution. The event fosters creativity, competition, and networking, with projects presented to judges or the audience at the end for recognition and awards.
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Who are the organisers of this event?

Kodikon 5.0 is being organised by Team Embrione, the official technical vertical under the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at PES University, Ring Road Campus, Bangalore, Karnataka. PES University is one of the country’s leading teaching and research universities. We are the number one university under the category of New Universities, under 5 years, in Karnataka State Universities Rating Framework (KSURF) 2019.
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How many participants are allowed per team?

Each team must have 4 participants
04

Who all can participate?

All students actively enrolled at any engineering institute across India are allowed to participate in Kodikon 5.0.
05

Do I need to have any specific qualifications to be a participant for the hackathon?

If you love to code and have the desire to excel, you are more than welcome to participate in the hackathon.
06

Can I make a team with my friends from different streams and colleges?

All members of the team should be a part of the same institution/college (different campuses, if any, will be treated as a separate entity). However, you are allowed to team up with students in a different stream.
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Do I need to be present at the venue for the hackathon? Can I attend it online if the rest of my team members are attending it online?

All the members of the team need to be present at PES University, RR Campus, Bangalore for the entire duration of the hackathon on 15th and 16th November, 2025. It is a 24-hour overnight hackathon and the teams shall stay within the permissible limits of the college campus, during the course of the event.
08

Is there any registration fee for participation?

Ideas are free, and so is the registration. You do not have to pay any fee to apply for the hackathon and make your idea submission. However, the shortlisted top 40 teams will be required to pay a nominal fee, which will be communicated further.
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Can I start working on my hack before the event?

You’re welcome to ideate and collaborate with your team before the event. However, projects or code developed before hackathon registrations opened will not be accepted. To keep Kodikon 5.0 fair and a true problem-solving + learning experience, we expect all participants to build fresh solutions during the hackathon timeline.
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What do I need to carry with me for the hackathon?

Please bring a valid university ID card, a signed parental consent form (will be shared) and a signed college authorization letter (for non-PES students). Carry your own laptops, chargers, and any hardware you will be using for your hack. Make sure to carry your own toiletries and other basic personal necessities. No firearms, weapons, alcohol, or illegal drugs are allowed on campus. A detailed code of conduct will be shared with you, if selected.
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Will the organisers provide us with basic requirements like food, refreshments, internet, etc. for both the days?

Yes, the organisers of Kodikon 5.0 will make all the suitable arrangements for breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner on Day 1, as well as breakfast and lunch on Day 2. We will also be providing high speed Wi-Fi connectivity to all the participants. However, you are free to carry your own broadband/hotspot devices, for your convenience.
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What is the shortlisting procedure?

An expert panel of experienced mentors, professors and field professionals will review all the idea submissions made across the different themes, and shortlist the top 40 ideas, to attend the offline hackathon and work on their prototypes.
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I am a newbie and don't have much experience with hackathons. Can I hack?

Of course, you can! We, at Embrione, believe in promoting the coding culture and boast of an excellent technical mentor support group. As long as you have an amazing idea and a passion for problem solving, YES, you can hack.
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Feel free to send your queries to embrione_cse@pes.edu, or DM us on our Instagram page @the_embrione.pesu. You can also visit embrionepes.com to contact us!

Event Location

PES University, Dr. MRD Block

Outer Ring Rd, Banashankari, Bengaluru, Karnataka