AlgosQuest 2025 National Level AI/ML Hackathon

By Isourse Technologies, in association with SARC, IIT Bombay
🔗 https://isourse.com/algo-quest

Eligibility

  • Open to 3rd & 4th year students of B.Tech / B.E / Integrated Dual Degree programs

  • M.Tech 1st & 2nd year students

  • Students from all engineering & technology colleges across India

  • Inter-college teams allowed

  • Inter-specialization teams allowed

Team Size: Up to 3-5 members per team

Format & Timeline

  • Total Rounds: 3

    • 2 Virtual Rounds (Online)

    • 1 Grand Finale (In-person, New Delhi)

Hackathon Duration:
📅 15th November 2025 – 11th April 2026

Problem Statements:
please find below to choose from 7 tracks

Round 1 – Proof of Concept (POC) Submission (Mandatory) 🔔 Important Submission Deadline

📌 31st January 2026 (Strict Deadline)
❌ Submissions received after this date will NOT be considered for evaluation.

What Teams Must Submit for Round 1 (POC)

Each team must submit:

  1. POC Presentation Deck

    • Maximum 10 slides

    • Format: PDF

  2. POC Demonstration

    • Live demo link OR

    • Recorded demo video (4–5 minutes maximum)

    • Must clearly show a working model / software / application

  3. GitHub Repository

    • Public or private

    • Read-only access must be provided

📧 Submit all materials via email to (ALL) before 31st jan 2026:

What Will Be Evaluated in the POC Round 1️⃣ Problem & Use Case (Clarity)

  • Clear problem statement

  • Target users / industry

  • Why the problem matters (impact & urgency)

2️⃣ Proposed Solution (POC Focus)

  • What exactly is being built in this PoC

  • Core features demonstrated (not future scope)

  • How the solution is better or different from existing approaches

3️⃣ Technical Approach

  • Architecture / flow diagram

  • Algorithms / models used (AI/ML, rules, systems, etc.)

  • Data sources (real, synthetic, public, simulated)

4️⃣ POC Demonstration (Most Important)

  • Working demo OR recorded demo

  • What works today vs what is planned for the Grand Finale

  • Key outputs and results shown clearly

5️⃣ Tools & Tech Stack

  • Programming languages, frameworks, platforms

  • APIs, cloud services, libraries used

6️⃣ Business Impact & Scalability (Optional)

  • Who would pay for this and why

  • Potential business value, cost savings, or efficiency gains

  • How the solution can scale beyond PoC

7️⃣ Team Contribution

  • Role of each team member

  • Who built what (tech, research, UI, business)

8️⃣ Limitations & Next Steps

  • Current constraints of the POC

  • What would be improved with more time or resources

Final Problem Statements
PS No. Problem Statement Category
1 Smart Email Solutions Productivity & Workflow Automation
2 Automation Testing with LLM GenAI & Intelligent Automation
3 Compressed & Encrypted Data Transfer Protocol Secure Communication
4 Cyberattack Solution for Indian Ecosystem Cybersecurity
5 AI-Powered Employee Insights Engine HR Tech & Workforce Analytics
6 Computer Vision for Human Activity in Warehousing CV & Automation
7 CGE Model for India’s Economic Shock Analysis (NEW) Economic Modelling & Policy Simulation
Rules & Guidelines

  • Teams must register before accessing problem statements

  • Plagiarism or use of pre-built solutions will result in immediate disqualification

  • Finalists must attend the Grand Finale in New Delhi

  • Judges’ decision will be final and binding

Prizes

🏆 Winner: ₹1,00,000
🥈 1st Runner-up: ₹70,000
🥉 2nd Runner-up: ₹50,000

Vision

AlgosQuest 2025 is more than a hackathon — it is a national movement to identify, nurture, and celebrate India’s top tech talent by exposing them to real-world problems, expert mentorship, and national recognition.

🔗 Register Now: https://isourse.com/algo-quest
🌐 Visit: www.isourse.com

Requirements

AlgosQuest 2025 National Level AI/ML Hackathon

By Isourse Technologies, in association with SARC, IIT Bombay
🔗 https://isourse.com/algo-quest

Eligibility

  • Open to 3rd & 4th year students of B.Tech / B.E / Integrated Dual Degree programs

  • M.Tech 1st & 2nd year students

  • Students from all engineering & technology colleges across India

  • Inter-college teams allowed

  • Inter-specialization teams allowed

Team Size: Up to 3-5 members per team

Format & Timeline

  • Total Rounds: 3

    • 2 Virtual Rounds (Online)

    • 1 Grand Finale (In-person, New Delhi)

Hackathon Duration:
📅 15th November 2025 – 11th April 2026

Problem Statements:
please find below to choose from 7 tracks

Round 1 – Proof of Concept (POC) Submission (Mandatory) 🔔 Important Submission Deadline

📌 31st January 2026 (Strict Deadline)
❌ Submissions received after this date will NOT be considered for evaluation.

What Teams Must Submit for Round 1 (POC)

Each team must submit:

  1. POC Presentation Deck

    • Maximum 10 slides

    • Format: PDF

  2. POC Demonstration

    • Live demo link OR

    • Recorded demo video (4–5 minutes maximum)

    • Must clearly show a working model / software / application

  3. GitHub Repository

    • Public or private

    • Read-only access must be provided

📧 Submit all materials via email to (ALL) before 31st jan 2026:

What Will Be Evaluated in the POC Round 1️⃣ Problem & Use Case (Clarity)

  • Clear problem statement

  • Target users / industry

  • Why the problem matters (impact & urgency)

2️⃣ Proposed Solution (POC Focus)

  • What exactly is being built in this PoC

  • Core features demonstrated (not future scope)

  • How the solution is better or different from existing approaches

3️⃣ Technical Approach

  • Architecture / flow diagram

  • Algorithms / models used (AI/ML, rules, systems, etc.)

  • Data sources (real, synthetic, public, simulated)

4️⃣ POC Demonstration (Most Important)

  • Working demo OR recorded demo

  • What works today vs what is planned for the Grand Finale

  • Key outputs and results shown clearly

5️⃣ Tools & Tech Stack

  • Programming languages, frameworks, platforms

  • APIs, cloud services, libraries used

6️⃣ Business Impact & Scalability (Optional)

  • Who would pay for this and why

  • Potential business value, cost savings, or efficiency gains

  • How the solution can scale beyond PoC

7️⃣ Team Contribution

  • Role of each team member

  • Who built what (tech, research, UI, business)

8️⃣ Limitations & Next Steps

  • Current constraints of the POC

  • What would be improved with more time or resources

Final Problem Statements
PS No. Problem Statement Category
1 Smart Email Solutions Productivity & Workflow Automation
2 Automation Testing with LLM GenAI & Intelligent Automation
3 Compressed & Encrypted Data Transfer Protocol Secure Communication
4 Cyberattack Solution for Indian Ecosystem Cybersecurity
5 AI-Powered Employee Insights Engine HR Tech & Workforce Analytics
6 Computer Vision for Human Activity in Warehousing CV & Automation
7 CGE Model for India’s Economic Shock Analysis (NEW) Economic Modelling & Policy Simulation
Rules & Guidelines

  • Teams must register before accessing problem statements

  • Plagiarism or use of pre-built solutions will result in immediate disqualification

  • Finalists must attend the Grand Finale in New Delhi

  • Judges’ decision will be final and binding

Prizes

🏆 Winner: ₹1,00,000
🥈 1st Runner-up: ₹70,000
🥉 2nd Runner-up: ₹50,000

Vision

AlgosQuest 2025 is more than a hackathon — it is a national movement to identify, nurture, and celebrate India’s top tech talent by exposing them to real-world problems, expert mentorship, and national recognition.

🔗 Register Now: https://isourse.com/algo-quest
🌐 Visit: www.isourse.com

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

₹ 225,000 in prizes
Winner
₹ 100,000 in cash
1 winner

runners-up
₹ 75,000 in cash
1 winner

2nd runners-up
₹ 50,000 in cash
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Raj banarjee

Raj banarjee
isourse

Nishi

Nishi
Project Manager

Anurag

Anurag
product manager

Judging Criteria

  • Innovation
  • Technical Depth
  • Feasibility
  • Impact
  • Presentation and Teamwork

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