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HKBK Group of Institutions
Presents Aavishkar Pravah 2.0  ·  Organized by Dept. of ISE  ·  In Association with BrainOVision
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Aavishkar Pravah 2.0
A 24-Hour AI Hackathon  ·  HKBK Campus  ·  May 11–12, 2026
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11 May 2026  ·  10:30 AM IST  ·  HKBK Campus, Bangalore
Enter the Experience
Discover the Hackathon
A 24-Hour AI Hackathon

Presented by HKBK College of Engineering Organized by Department of Information Science & Engineering In Association with BrainOVision Aavishkar Pravah 2.0

Where innovation meets intelligence. Build the future at Karnataka's most electrifying student hackathon.

📅 May 11–12, 2026
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📍 HKBK Campus, Bangalore
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🏆 ₹50,000+ in Prizes
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Leadership & Vision

Our Distinguished Dignitaries

The Backbone

Department of
Information Science & Engineering

Established in the year 1997; the program of Information Science & Engineering aims at carving a niche in producing IT professionals who will be ready to meet the persona of the corporate world with challenging skills.

The department looks into the betterment of the students by providing them with all the facilities needed for their overall development and deploying students with mentors who look into their needs and provide with all the guidance and help needed. The department has highly qualified faculty members who constantly upgrade to latest technologies and trends by attending Faculty development programs in various fields. The students are also trained with new and emerging technologies through student development programs and workshops that are conducted outside the curriculum.

Students are encouraged to present quality projects in various organizations such as FOSS, KSCST and AICTE-SIH. Many projects have received recognition and won cash prizes as well.

Approved by AICTE
Affiliated to VTU

Milestones

  • 1997-98 Department was established with an intake of 45
  • 2000-01 Intake increased from 45 to 60
  • 2016-17 Intake increased from 60 to 120
  • 2020-21 Intake increased from 120 to 180
  • 2021-22 Intake capped at 120
Dr. A. Syed Mustafa

Dr. A. Syed Mustafa

B.E, M.Tech, Ph.D.
Professor and Head of the Department (HOD)

Vision

To train skilled and ethical professionals with an ability to plan, design, develop, organize and manage modern and traditional information systems with the knowledge of Information technologies, services and organizations globally.

Mission

To impart high quality engineering education in the field of Information Science & Technology with strong theoretical and extensive practical training methodologies through innovation and research to make world class engineers.

The Challenge

What You'll Build

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Smart Problem Solving
Build AI solutions that solve real problems in a clever way. Think outside the box and create something that works better than what already exists.
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Tech for Good
Use AI to solve everyday problems that affect real people — healthcare, education, environment, or daily life. Make something that actually matters.
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Build It Fast & Light
Create AI models that are fast and accurate. Show us you can build something powerful without needing heavy hardware to run it.

Operational Timeline

May 11 · 10:30 AM
Kickoff & Inauguration
Get ready to kickstart your journey at our grand inauguration ceremony, setting the stage for innovation and creativity.
May 11 · 02:00 PM
Hackathon Commences!
The clock starts ticking! You have exactly 24 hours to build, break, and bring your ideas to life.
May 11 · 08:00 PM
Campfire & Check-in
Unwind with live music and karaoke. Mentors will do a quick midway check-in on your progress.
May 12 · 12:00 AM
Midnight Mystery
A secret mini-game to keep the energy high and the sleepiness away!
May 12 · 02:00 PM
Final Review Round
Stop coding! Polish your pitch and demo your project to the judges for final evaluation.
May 12 · 04:00 PM
Closing Ceremony
Winners announced, prizes handed out, and everyone's hard work celebrated.

Validation Criteria

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Originality
We value the conceptual 'black swan' that redefines possibility.
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Scalability
Solutions must be built for the infinite, not the immediate.
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Technical Complexity
Depth of engineering craft and sophistication of implementation.
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Team Size: 3–4 Members
Admission strictly limited to practitioners with proven technical mastery.

Ecosystem Incentives

The Spoils of Innovation

₹50,000
Total Prize Pool
₹50,000
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Innovator Tier
Silver Distinction
payments ₹4,000
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Champion Tier
Supreme Victor
payments ₹7,000
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Emerging Tier
Bronze Excellence
payments ₹2,000
Performance Pool & Internships
The remaining prize pool is dedicated to individual appreciation and performance awards. Additionally, the top 10 participants will earn an exclusive internship with BrainOVision!
What You Get 1st Place 🥇 2nd Place 🥈 3rd Place 🥉
Cash Prize ₹7,000 ₹4,000 ₹2,000
Certificate Winner Certificate 1st Runner-Up Certificate 2nd Runner-Up Certificate
Recognition Featured on website + social media Mentioned on social media Shoutout on Instagram

Authorized Actions

Authorized Directives

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AI & Tools Usage
  • Use tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Bard, GitHub Copilot only for assistance.
  • Use AI for brainstorming, debugging, documentation, presentations, code suggestions.
  • Be ready to explain and acknowledge AI assistance if the Jury asks.
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Ideation & Approval
  • Start working only after the ideation phase begins.
  • Clearly explain your idea to the Jury during ideation.
  • If your idea is not feasible, accept the idea assigned by the Jury.
  • Ask questions if you do not understand any part of the problem statement.
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Ethical & Legal Conduct
  • Follow ethical rules for Cybersecurity, AI, and Software Development.
  • For cybersecurity projects, restrict work to simulation only (legal scenarios).
  • Use only authorized datasets, APIs, tools, and libraries.
  • Maintain honesty and transparency in development.
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Development Process
  • Work collaboratively with your team.
  • Maintain version control or backup your code regularly.
  • Keep your laptop, charger, and devices safe.
  • Follow the timeline and be present for all evaluation rounds.
  • Test your project thoroughly and prepare a working demo.
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Coordination & Communication
  • Listen carefully to coordinators, mentors, and Jury instructions.
  • Visit the help desk or email aavishkarpravah.support@gmail.com for technical doubts or domain-related queries.
  • Maintain discipline in workspaces and accommodation areas.
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Presentation & Documentation
  • Prepare a clear PPT with flow, architecture, and demo plan.
  • Clearly mention each team member’s contribution.
  • Explain the use case, technical stack, implementation, and future scope.
  • Be prepared to answer Jury questions confidently.
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Time Management
  • Plan your 24–36 hour development timeline properly.
  • Set milestones (UI → Logic → Testing → PPT → Demo).
  • Take short breaks to stay focused and avoid burnout.

Restricted Actions

Strict Violations

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Cybersecurity & Ethical Boundaries
  • Do not engage in hacking, unauthorized scanning, penetration testing, or attacking real systems.
  • Do not perform any unethical cybersecurity activities inside or outside the campus network.
  • Do not bypass or manipulate campus Wi-Fi restrictions or security systems.
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Originality & Plagiarism
  • Do not download ready-made GitHub projects and present them as your own.
  • Do not showcase someone else’s UI/UX, design, or code as your project.
  • Do not copy entire codebases without understanding or contributing to them.
  • These cause immediate disqualification.
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Project Execution Rules
  • Do not start coding or building the project before the ideation phase.
  • Do not change your idea after Jury approval without permission.
  • Do not submit incomplete, incorrect, or improperly formatted files.
  • Do not show fake outputs — the Jury may verify your code and logic.
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Submission & Evaluation
  • Do not miss your evaluation slot or be absent during Jury rounds.
  • Do not exceed the allotted presentation time.
  • Do not misrepresent your work, progress, or team contributions.
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Behavior & Workspace Etiquette
  • Do not argue with Jury members, mentors, or coordinators.
  • Do not disturb other teams or create noise in the workspace.
  • Do not tamper with equipment such as power sockets, chargers, LAN cables, or routers.
  • Do not eat or spill liquids near laptops or electronic devices.

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Registrations Closed

Thank you for the overwhelming response! The registration window for Aavishkar Pravah 2.0 has now officially closed.

What to Know Before You Come

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Laptop & Hardware
Bring your own laptop, fully charged. If your project needs a GPU, bring your own. Make sure your setup is ready before you arrive.
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ID Verification
Carry your college ID on event day. You'll need it to check in at the registration desk. No ID = no entry.
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Internet & Tools
Wi-Fi will be available. You can use any tools or frameworks you like — just make sure you're set up beforehand.
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Schedule
The event runs across 2 days. The full schedule will be shared 3 days before via WhatsApp and email. Stay tuned!

Event Destination

The Arena

HKBK College of Engineering
22/1, Opposite Manyata Tech Park,
Nagawara, Bengaluru,
Karnataka 560045
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Organised By
Prof. Naheem MR
+91 9591797221 - ISE
Prof. Sneha K
+91 7306945259 - ISE
Faculty Coordinators
Dr. V. Balaji. Vijayan
- Professor,ISE
Prof.Husna Sabahat
-Assistant Professor,ISE
Dr.R. Dinesh
-Professor,ISE
Dr.Abdul Azeez
-Associate Professor,ECE
Dr.Hashinur Islam
-Associate Professor,ECE
Dr.Asha
-Assistant Professor,ECE
Student Coordinators
Arya Gupta -(9901822468),ISE
M Mohammed Raheesh (6362795449),ISE
David Johnson(9148803039),ISE
Encho Jhonny (8073059473),ISE
K Ubedulla -ISE
Mohammed matheen-ISE
Mohammed naumaan -ISE
Abhijna A.R-ISE
Harshith Gowda -ISE
Likitha -ISE
Asiya Taj-ISE
Ananya -ISE
Husain basha -ISE
Mohammed alfaz-ISE
Anjali -ISE
Bibi Hajira-ISE
Nisha L-ISE
Fathima siddiqua-ISE
Arpitha Gowda -ISE