📌 Project & Submission Requirements

To participate in Build From Scratch — Season I, every team/individual must submit:

1. GitHub Repository

• A public GitHub repo containing:

  • Source code of the system you built

  • A clear README describing:

    • What you built

    • How it works internally

    • How to run it

    • Any architecture diagrams or explanations

2. Project Description

• A well-written explanation of the system’s working

• Highlight what was built from scratch, the core logic, and the unique engineering challenges solved

3. Demo Video (max 5 minutes)

• Upload a short video walkthrough explaining:

  • What the project does

  • How it works internally

  • Key components, algorithms, and design choices

• You may upload to YouTube/Drive and share the link in your submission

4. Submission Deadline

📅 December 25, 2025 (11:59 PM IST)
Late submissions will not be accepted.

🏆 Prizes

🥇 Winner

• Featured Honor Winning Post on the RootSprout Community

• Exclusive RootSprout Stickers

• Winner Certificate

This hackathon focuses on learning, originality, and foundational engineering—every participant is recognized for building something real from zero.

🧠 Judging Criteria & Winner Selection

Projects will be evaluated based on:

1. Technical Depth (30%)

How much of the system is truly built from scratch?
Use of algorithms, data structures, and low-level logic.

2. Originality & Ambition (25%)

Uniqueness of the idea and how ambitious the chosen system is.

3. Clarity of Explanation (25%)

Quality of the README and 5-minute video:
Does it clearly explain how the system works internally?

4. Working Demo & Execution (20%)

Does the project run?
Is the system stable, functional, and demonstrable?

Winner Selection

• Judges will review the GitHub repo, documentation, and video

• Scores from all criteria will be combined

• The top-scoring project will be declared the Season I Winner