Generative AI
Build RAG-powered copilots and AI systems that reason over real-world data with reliability and strong grounding.
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AI-Verse Hackathon
Learn, Build, Innovate.
By Amrita Vishwa Vidyapetham, Coimbatore
A one‑month hybrid AI hackathon with online building and a final on‑campus pitching round during Anokha Tech Fest, focused on Generative AI, Agentic AI, and AIoT.
About AI-Verse Hackathon
AI-Verse is a flagship one-month AI hackathon of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, culminating in an on-campus, single-day pitching round on the 8th of January 2026 during Anokha Tech Fest. Designed as a world-class competitive arena, it brings together passionate student innovators to build solutions in Generative AI, Agentic AI, and AIoT. The event offers an immersive, rigorous month-long building journey that leads into a high-stakes Grand Finale, where participants work with foundation models, multi-agent systems, and intelligent edge devices. More than a contest, AI-Verse celebrates innovation and collaboration showcasing young talent, fostering peer and industry connections, and reinforcing Amrita's role as a hub for impactful and responsible AI innovation.
One-Month Online + On-Campus Finale
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
Grand Finale In
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Organized By
Presented by the leading student communities of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
Amrita School of AI
Amrita School of AI is a premier centre for AI and data science education, fostering innovation, research, and real-world problem-solving.
Anokha
Anokha is the national tech fest of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, bringing together the brightest minds for a celebration of technology and innovation.
Tensor AI Club
Tensor, the premier Artificial Intelligence club of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, is committed to nurturing a culture of innovation.
IETE Student Forum
IETE Amrita is a multidisciplinary student forum that bridges electronics, communication, and computing with modern AI-driven applications.
Intel IoT Club
The Intel IoT Club at Amrita focuses on practical AIoT and edge-computing innovation, guiding students from simulation to full hardware deployment.
Amrita School of AI
Amrita School of AI is a premier centre for AI and data science education, fostering innovation, research, and real-world problem-solving.
Anokha
Anokha is the national tech fest of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, bringing together the brightest minds for a celebration of technology and innovation.
Tensor AI Club
Tensor, the premier Artificial Intelligence club of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, is committed to nurturing a culture of innovation.
IETE Student Forum
IETE Amrita is a multidisciplinary student forum that bridges electronics, communication, and computing with modern AI-driven applications.
Intel IoT Club
The Intel IoT Club at Amrita focuses on practical AIoT and edge-computing innovation, guiding students from simulation to full hardware deployment.
Amrita School of AI
Amrita School of AI is a premier centre for AI and data science education, fostering innovation, research, and real-world problem-solving.
Anokha
Anokha is the national tech fest of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, bringing together the brightest minds for a celebration of technology and innovation.
Tensor AI Club
Tensor, the premier Artificial Intelligence club of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, is committed to nurturing a culture of innovation.
IETE Student Forum
IETE Amrita is a multidisciplinary student forum that bridges electronics, communication, and computing with modern AI-driven applications.
Themes Overview
Explore the domain themes and choose the one that excites you.
Agentic AI
Design autonomous AI agents that can plan, act, and learn toward long-term user goals.
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AIoT (AI at the Edge)
Design intelligent edge AIoT systems that sense, reason, and act in real time for safer, smarter cities.
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Build with Cutting-Edge AI Technologies
Participants will work with foundation models, multi-agent systems, and intelligent edge devices, cultivating technical depth, creativity, and problem-solving discipline.
Hackathon Timeline
Roadmap to the Grand Finale
Dec 15–31
Registration & Idea Submission
Register, form teams (2–4), and submit your ideas for the selected problem statements. This phase covers both registration and idea submission for all teams
Teams are expected to carefully read the problem statements, choose their theme, and submit a clear and concise idea/proposal by the end of this window.
Jan 1
Shortlist Announcement
Shortlisted teams are announced based on innovation, clarity of idea, feasibility, and alignment with the problem statement.
Selected teams receive detailed instructions for the Grand Finale, including evaluation criteria, logistics, and presentation guidelines.
Jan 8, 2026
Grand Finale
On-campus Grand Finale at Amrita Coimbatore with pitching and demos in front of expert jury panels.
The event runs from 9 AM to 6 PM with three parallel jury tracks, one for each theme (Generative AI, Agentic AI, AIoT/Edge). Final scoring includes innovation, functionality, metrics, feasibility, and presentation quality.
Judging Criteria
Each radar chart visualizes how heavily each criterion influences your final score for that track.
The larger the area toward a point, the more that criterion influences your score.
1
Technical Merit
Proper use of AI tools and platforms, effective application of the tech stack, coding quality, and scalability for sustainable adoption.
2
User Experience(UI)
Intuitive interface design and seamless integration of AI features, ensuring accessibility, usability, and engaging interaction for end users.
3
Innovation & Creativity
Originality of ideas and disruptive potential, showcasing fresh approaches that leverage AI tools to improve or transform existing processes.
4
Impact & Alignment
Clear alignment with the chosen theme and tangible community benefit, demonstrating meaningful contributions through responsible AI solutions.
Prizes & Rewards
Win cash prizes and unlock prestigious career opportunities across Generative AI, Agentic AI, and AIoT.
Total Prize Pool: ₹3,00,000 Across All Domains
Winner
Per Problem Statement
₹50,000
1st Runner-Up
Per Problem Statement
₹30,000
2nd Runner-Up
Per Problem Statement
₹20,000
Internship Opportunities
Top performers unlock exclusive internship or interview opportunities from our partners.
Additional Perks
E-certificates for all valid submissions; goodies and on-stage recognition for all shortlisted teams.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the hackathon.
AI-Verse Hackathon is a flagship one-month AI hackathon of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, culminating in an on-campus pitching day during Anokha Tech Fest. It brings together passionate student developers, designers, and innovators to work on challenges in Generative AI, Agentic AI, and AIoT.
Ready to Innovate?
Join thousands of students in this journey to build the future of Registration and idea submission are open from December 15th to 31st, 2025.
Shortlisted Teams
Congratulations to all the shortlisted teams! We look forward to seeing you at the hackathon.
AIoT Track
| Team Name | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| VisionX | gollapudinandu13@gmail.com | Selected |
| Civilized Primitives | cb.ai.u4aid25062@cb.students.amrita.edu | Selected |
| Data Dynamos | siddharthsriram2005@gmail.com | Selected |
| ESP ROCKERS | cb.en.u4ece23206@cb.students.amrita.edu | Selected |
| ZenNet | cb.en.u4cce24156@cb.students.amrita.edu | Selected |
| Vishnu teja and team | cb.sc.u4aie24128@cb.students.amrita.edu | Selected |
| Sparkd | cb.sc.u4cse24535@cb.students.amrita.edu | Selected |
| Runtime Slayers | cb.ai.u4aim24131@cb.students.amrita.edu | Selected |
| SafeNet | vknsds@gmail.com | Selected |
| Team ResqNode | cb.en.u4elc24106@cb.students.amrita.edu | Selected |
Agentic AI Track
| Team Name | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| The Powerpuff Girls | cb.sc.u4cys24019@cb.students.amrita.edu | Selected |
| Rizzless Coders | cb.sc.u4cse23104@cb.students.amrita.edu | Selected |
| ERFOLG | rishiikeshsk@gmail.com | Selected |
| Thedal | nbknight23@gmail.com | Selected |
| Temu Warriors | nivedhmanoj@gmail.com | Selected |
| COSMO | killihanshitha7@gmail.com | Selected |
| Code Storm | cb.en.u4elc23048@cb.students.amrita.edu | Selected |
| WE FOUR | cb.en.u4cce24105@cb.students.amrita.edu | Selected |
| Mountain Dew | madhan786819@gmail.com | Selected |
| Hello World | cb.sc.u4aie23340@cb.students.amrita.edu | Selected |
GenAI Track
| Team Name | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| RAG and Roll | cb.sc.u4cse23642@cb.students.amrita.edu | Selected |
| Byte Busters | cb.sc.u4aie24011@cb.students.amrita.edu | Selected |
| Gryffindor | suthekshan@gmail.com | Selected |
| Fight Club | cb.sc.u4cse24060@cb.students.amrita.edu | Selected |
| Sub Zero | cb.sc.u4aie24360@cb.students.amrita.edu | Selected |
| Zeus | karthikmatluru@gmail.com | Selected |
| Straw Hats | cb.sc.u4aie23072@cb.students.amrita.edu | Selected |
| Space Monkeys | yagavakhilesh.sr2023@vitstudent.ac.in | Selected |
| Felix Felicis | thewayitis07@gmail.com | Selected |
| The Eagles | harish0421mw@gmail.com | Selected |