r/hackathon

I have filled the form but I am not seeing anything on mycareernet profile like whether it is filled or not or What info I have filled.
Are u guys are able to see yours
Also one more thing what if I submit another form with different mail.

I participated in Flipkart Gridlock 2.0 on HackerEarth, and the shortlisting process left a bad impression. This is not about one person being rejected.

The bigger issue is that the public leaderboard became unreliable after participants found that the reference/output data was accessible publicly. Once that happened, leaderboard rank alone obviously could not be treated as a clean signal. That part is understandable.

What is not understandable is the lack of clear communication after that. Participants were discussing apparent shortlist inconsistencies on Reddit and in the official HackerEarth discussion threads. From the outside, the pattern did not look straightforward:

• Some high-scoring teams moved ahead
• Some lower-scoring teams also moved ahead
• Some similar or higher-scoring teams did not
• Leaderboard position alone clearly did not explain the shortlist

Using extra evaluation criteria is completely fine. But then organizers should explain, at least at a high level, what kind of criteria were used.

Nobody needs the exact scoring formula, individual team evaluations, or internal weightages. A broad explanation of the evaluation categories would have been enough. Instead, the communication around the process stayed vague. Participants were left with general statements about "multiple criteria" and "confidentiality," without any useful explanation of what was actually evaluated.

That is the problem.

If participants are expected to spend days building solutions, organizers should provide basic clarity when the leaderboard becomes questionable and public discussions are already pointing out inconsistencies.

The issue is not rejection. The issue is that the process started to look arbitrary because no meaningful explanation was given. For a Flipkart-backed hackathon hosted on HackerEarth, the participant experience should have been better.

Hackathons need clearer communication when something goes wrong. Confidentiality should protect sensitive details, not block even basic process transparency.

Whether you were shortlisted or just participated, feel free to share your experience below.

Has anyone solved both the coding questions in oa today?

Hello peeps, I am an absolute beginner when it comes to stuff related to hackathons or any kind of project development. I'll first mention what I do know.

I know decent bit of C++, some amount of dsa and object oriented programming. I have only ever used these for CP on Codeforces (Specialist with max rating 1500+). I know a tiny bit of python but haven't learned dsa or oops in python specifically. Ofcourse I know a fair bit of GitHub commands. I know some amount of ML (By "know" I don't mean the math behind it, I just know that this or that exists ready to use). I am learning AI/ML currently.

Whenever I look at real projects or some hackathon statements, I often get overwhelmed, not knowing where to start from, not knowing what skills I need to learn and not knowing where to learn them from. I know that I will need to rely heavily on AI in the beginning but I really don't feel comfortable with that because it feels like I'm not learning anything from this. Can you guys point me in the right direction as to "what I should learn", "Where I should learn", "When I should learn", "How I should learn" maybe even "Why I should learn".

For context I am in a tier 1 college CS in India (One of the old IITs), seeing people around me participating and even winning hackathons is giving me inferiority complex and I'm afraid I'm wasting my Summer holidays 🥲

Hey everyone,

I’m joining the AMD Developer Hackathon: ACT II and looking for 1–2 teammates.

Project: LeakLogic AI

It’s an AI-powered business auditor that helps small businesses find hidden profit leaks in sales, inventory, refunds, expenses, suppliers, and margins.

Flow:
Upload business data → AI agents analyze it → get a clear recovery plan.

Stack:
AMD Developer Cloud, ROCm, Fireworks AI API, Python, Streamlit/FastAPI, and AI agents.

Looking for people interested in:
Python, AI agents, data analytics, dashboards, UI/UX, or demo/pitch building.

The hackathon is fully online.
Deadline: July 11, 2026.

Goal:
Build something practical and useful — not just another chatbot.

Comment or DM me if interested.

What the hell was that i was coding in C++, bro i couldn't use anything stoi, and also we couldnt add to strings normally , was there someone else coding in c++ as well who faced the same issue? we are used to using stl functions couldn't use any there

Has anyone given the oa? How did it go?

I'm from a tier 1 clg.. and I've talked to alot of people who registered for this hackerramp but none of them qualified even after being from circuital branches... What's happening guys?? 😭😭 Who are they even shortlisting?? Is this random or wht??

Did anyone get shortlisted for oa
If yes on what based is it happening..
Or by when will we get link..plz help

Any idea how many teams made it to the OA round?

Hi everyone, I need some advice regarding Myntra WeForShe HackerRamp 2026.The official website clearly states that the OA shortlisting is team-based. However, both of my teammates received the OA shortlist email, while I still haven't received any email.I'm really confused about what to do now because if one team member isn't shortlisted, our entire team gets disqualified from the OA.Has anyone else faced this issue? Whom should I contact regarding this—Myntra or Campus Connect? Has anyone had this resolved before? Any guidance would be really appreciated.

i am going to join an engineering college this year, and want to apply for hackathons from the second year or so. I want to know what skills do hackathons ask for generally, and what skills shall help me in these hackathons. Any websites? Which programming languages? any applications? Also, I have been reading some engineering stuff on reddit for unasked for guidance from the seniors, and they have been using some terminologies of some applications etc. I am confused and scared af. Please seniors, guide this junior.

What if there were a platform where founders could showcase their startup ideas to attract talented people, while individuals interested in startups could explore projects across different domains and join teams that match their interests and skills?

We're currently conducting market research for a platform aimed at solving these challenges, and we'd genuinely appreciate your thoughts.

If you've ever built a startup, wanted to join one, or have experience in the startup ecosystem, your insights would be incredibly valuable.

Please share your honest opinions, experiences, and suggestions in the comments

Hey! I'm a 2026 BE CSE graduate (M) from Bangalore and looking for 1–3 teammates to participate in upcoming hackathons, especially those offering PPO opportunities.

I primarily work with Python, AI/ML, FastAPI, and React, but I'm open to collaborating with people from any tech stack.

If we work well together and build something solid, I'd be happy to continue working on projects beyond hackathons too.

Feel free to DM me if you're interested!

Guys, I've been shortlisted for OA round in Myntra's weforshe 2026 hackathon. Anyone with previous experience? How to clear the OA? because obviously, there is going to be a lot of leniency.

Hi guys, as the title above, just wanted to ask if shortlisting is done within members of a team as well or the mail is just being delayed?
please let me know.

Hi everyone,

I'm Now at a hackathon and I'm currently looking for strong, real-world problem statements.

I'm not looking for generic ideas like a to-do app, chatbot, or expense tracker. Instead, I'm interested in problems that:

• Solve a genuine real-world challenge.
• Have measurable social or business impact.
• Can realistically be prototyped in a 24–48 hour hackathon.
• Allow the use of AI, machine learning, computer vision, or automation.
• Have enough technical depth to impress hackathon judges.

If you've participated in hackathons before:

• What problem statements do you think are currently underexplored?
• What industries need better solutions?
• What types of projects tend to stand out and win?

I'd really appreciate any ideas, trends, or advice. Thanks!

Did anyone recieve the slot selection mail twice?