OPERATION 18.09 — 24-HOUR STUDENT HACKATHON

Code Heist. Hackathon.

THRYVE presents the premier 24-hour student hackathon on 18–19 September 2026 (5:00 PM – 5:00 PM) at Lovely Professional University, Punjab.
"THE PLAN IS SET. THE REST IS UP TO YOU."

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THRYVE Presents Code Heist Hackathon
⚡ OPERATION 18.09 • 18-19 SEP 2026 (5 PM – 5 PM)

CODE HEIST HACKATHON

"THE PLAN IS SET. THE REST IS UP TO YOU."

CODE HEIST is a 24-hour student hackathon organized by THRYVE, designed to provide students with a platform to collaborate, innovate, and develop technology-driven solutions to real-world problems. Participants will work in teams to ideate, build, and present their projects within the given time frame.

⏳ TIME REMAINING UNTIL HEIST STARTS (5:00 PM • 18 SEP)
15
Days
07
Hours
51
Mins
15
Secs
IDEA ➔ PLAN ➔ CODE ➔ BUILD ➔ TEST ➔ WIN
24h Timeline & Rounds ↓
24h
TIME WINDOW (5PM–5PM)
₹20K+
WORTH OF PRIZES
₹199
ENTRY FEE / PERSON
100
MARKS SCORECARD
100%
CERTS FOR ALL
⚡ CODE HEIST THEMES

Problem Statement Tracks

Participants will be provided with real-world problem statements across key domains. Teams are free to choose a problem statement and develop an innovative, functional solution within 24 hours.

⏱️ MINUTE-TO-MINUTE SCHEDULE

24-Hour Hackathon Timeline

From 5:00 PM check-in on 18 Sep to overnight coding, multiple evaluation checkpoints, pitch presentations, and grand closing.

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Safe Overnight Coding Zone: Eliminations will take place only during designated evaluation rounds. Absolutely NO elimination will occur between 8:00 PM (18 Sep) and 7:00 AM (19 Sep).
⚖️ EVALUATION SYSTEM

Evaluation Rounds & Score Sheet

Structured 3-tier judging rounds evaluated against an official 100-mark standardized score sheet.

Official Judge Score Sheet

Standardized grading criteria across 6 technological and business dimensions.

TOTAL EVALUATION: 100 MARKS
🌟 INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP

Distinguished Mentors & Judges

Get 1-on-1 feedback, technical architecture reviews, and mentorship from esteemed engineering leaders.

🤝 OFFICIAL SPONSORS & PARTNERS

Official Goodies & Partners

Proudly supported by official industry partners providing winner gear, mechanical keyboards, specialized bottles, and official pass registration.

🏆 GRAND REWARD POOL

₹20,000+ in Prizes & SectorX Gear

Winners will receive SectorX official mechanical keyboards and specialized water bottles, cash awards, vouchers, partner perks, and verified certificates for all participants, winners, and organizers!

📜 GUIDELINES & INTEGRITY

Rules & Regulations

Essential rules ensuring fair competition, discipline, and original project innovation during Code Heist.

🎟️ OFFICIAL HACKER PORTAL

Reserve Your Hacker Badge

Instant digital pass generation with verified entry verification for Code Heist '26. Official registration via Macbease.

🔒 CODEHEIST.ORG — MACBEASE OFFICIAL PASS PORTAL
LIVE REGISTRATIONS
ENTRY PASS TIER
₹199 / PERSON
↗ MACBEASE REGISTRATION
HACKATHON WINDOW
24 HOURS
18–19 SEP (5PM–5PM)
TOTAL REWARD POOL
₹20,000+
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❓ QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Code Heist Hackathon rules, schedule, scoring criteria, and registration.

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Want to Join the THRYVE Organizing Crew?

Work with student leaders in tech development, event operations, PR & marketing, and design for Code Heist and future campus fests.