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CODE HEIST.

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

Lovely Professional University's premier 24-hour hackathon on 18–19 September 2026 (5:00 PM – 5:00 PM). Beginner-friendly with 1-on-1 mentorship from industry leaders, ₹20,000+ reward pool, and SectorX mechanical keyboards.

📅 18–19 Sep 2026

⏱️ 24 Hours (5 PM – 5 PM)

🏆 ₹20,000+ Prizes

📍 LPU Campus, Punjab

⚡ OPERATION 18.09 • POWERED BY OSEN • CO-POWERED BY SECTOR X

CODE HEIST HACKATHON

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

CODE HEIST is a premier 24-hour student hackathon organized by Student Organisation THRYVE under the aegis of Division of Youth Affairs Student Welfare Wing, LPU. 18–19 September 2026 (5:00 PM onwards). ₹20,000+ prize pool, SectorX mechanical keyboards and gear, 100-mark scorecard, and verified certificates for all!

⏳ TIME REMAINING UNTIL HEIST STARTS (5:00 PM • 18 SEP)

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IDEA ➔ PLAN ➔ CODE ➔ BUILD ➔ TEST ➔ WIN

🎟️ Register Now → 24h Timeline & Rounds ↓

⚡ 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.

⚖️ 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.

📜 GUIDELINES & INTEGRITY

Rules & Regulations

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

❓ 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.

Apply for THRYVE Crew '26 →