DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

MECHOVATE 1.0

A 24 HR NATIONAL LEVEL HACKATHON

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MECHOVATE 1.0 is a prestigious national-level hackathon dedicated to advancing mechanical engineering innovation. Participants will tackle real-world engineering challenges, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, and develop transformative solutions using cutting-edge technology and engineering principles.

24 HOURS

CHALLENGE

Non-stop innovation sprint

5+ DOMAINS

50+ PROBLEM STATEMENT

Diverse engineering challenges

FEBRUARY

26TH & 27TH

Mark your calendars

EVENT BROCHURE

MECHOVATE 1.0 Brochure

Event Timeline

Day 1 - February 26, 2026
7:50 AM

Arrival Of Students

Students arrive, check in, and get ready to build.

08:00 AM

Registration Starts

Students register their team presence and confirm participation.

09:00 AM

Hacking Begins

24-hour innovation challenge officially starts. Teams begin ideation, design, and development.

01:00 PM

Lunch Break

Networking lunch with refreshments. Teams continue working while maintaining energy levels.

03:00 PM

First Round Of Evaluation Starts

First progress evaluation. Evaluators provide technical guidance and strategic feedback.

08:00 PM

Dinner Break

Evening meal service. Teams regroup and plan overnight development strategy.

Night - Continuous Hacking
12:00 AM

Midnight Snacks & Energy Boost

Coffee, snacks, and refreshments to fuel the night shift. Keep the momentum going!

Day 2 - February 27, 2026
08:00 AM

Breakfast

Morning refreshments to recharge for final sprint and presentation preparation.

09:00 AM

Final Round Of Evaluation Starts

Teams present their solutions to the judging panel. Live demonstrations and Q&A sessions

03:00 PM

Valedictory Ceremony

Winner announcement, prize distribution, and internship offer presentations.

MECHOVATE 1.0 Brochure - Fullscreen

MECHOVATE 1.0

Mechanical Engineering Hackathon

February 26-27, 2026

St. Joseph's College of Engineering

GUIDELINES

Event Rules & Requirements

Team Composition

3 - 6 members per team

Form your dream team

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Internship Opportunities

Exclusive offers for top teams

Industry partnerships awaiting

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Registration Deadline

February 10, 2026

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Event Venue

Hackathon & Training Centre

State-of-the-art facility

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PRIZE POOL

Compete & Win Amazing Rewards

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1st Prize

Winner

₹10,000

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2nd Prize

Runner-up

₹5,000

MEET THE TEAM

STAFF COORDINATORS

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DR.K.M.KUMAR

+91 94456 83372
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DR.K.ARUN

+91 98945 49805
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MR.N.SATHISH KUMAR

+91 90952 35577
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MR.K.GNANASEKARAN

+91 91763 17179

STUDENT COORDINATORS

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HARISH J

+91 98765 43210
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JAI AKASH LAL A

+91 98765 43211