The Indian Society for Technical Education proudly presents the return of Celestia 2.0, our flagship 24-hour beginner-friendly hackathon dedicated to celebrating innovation, collaboration, and the limitless potential of AI-powered development. The journey begins with an intensive, expertly curated Prompt Engineering Workshop. In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the ability to effectively direct Artificial Intelligence has become an indispensable skill. This workshop is designed to bridge the gap between foundational AI concepts and real-world development. Participants will explore the capabilities of modern language models and master the art of crafting precise, context-aware prompts. Equipped with these skills, they will be empowered to harness AI more effectively, accelerate development, and build smarter solutions throughout the competition. Following the workshop, participants will put their learning into action by transforming ideas into impactful, real-world applications. Celestia 2.0 fosters an inclusive yet highly competitive environment where teams collaborate, innovate, and push the boundaries of AI-driven problem-solving. To inspire diverse perspectives and address meaningful challenges, the hackathon features six distinct tracks: Dev Tools, Open Innovation, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Hardware, EdTech, and Healthcare. These tracks encourage interdisciplinary thinking while allowing participants to build solutions aligned with their interests and expertise. More than just a hackathon, Celestia 2.0 is a launchpad for aspiring innovators to master emerging technologies, solve real-world problems, and forge lasting connections within a vibrant community of developers, creators, and future industry leaders.

Innovation & Creativity (20%): Originality of the idea and uniqueness of the solution. Technical Implementation (30%): Technical complexity, functionality, and quality of execution. Problem Relevance & Impact (15%): Ability to address a meaningful problem and create real-world value. Feasibility & Scalability (10%): Practicality, sustainability, and growth potential of the solution. User Experience & Design (15%): Ease of use, accessibility, and overall user experience. Presentation & Demonstration (10%): Clarity of communication, demo quality, and response to judges.

1.Each team shall consist of 3–5 members. Individual participation is not permitted. 2.The hackathon will run from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Participants are required to be punctual for both the commencement of the event and all scheduled reviews. 3. Malpractice of any kind, including unauthorized assistance or cheating, is strictly prohibited. Teams found engaging in malpractice will be disqualified immediately. 4. Plagiarism is not tolerated. All ideas and solutions presented must be original. Any team caught plagiarising will face immediate disqualification. 5. Participants must be present on-site for each round of the event. Online participation is not allowed. 6. Participants must bring their own laptops, chargers, extension cords, headphones, and any other necessary technical equipment. The organizers will provide desks, internet connectivity, and other basic amenities; however, responsibility for technical gear lies solely with participants. 7.The use of AI tools, frameworks, and libraries is permitted and encouraged throughout the hackathon. Participants may utilize AI to support ideation, development, and problem-solving processes.