Terms of
service.
These terms apply when you use this website, register for Makeathon 2027 or take part in the event. By registering you agree to them.
01The event
Makeathon 2027 is a 36-hour hardware and software hackathon held on 19 and 20 January 2027 at Anna Auditorium, VIT Vellore, organised by SELECT, the School of Electrical Engineering at Vellore Institute of Technology ("the organisers", "we").
02Who can take part
- Makeathon is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students of VIT and of other colleges, research scholars and working professionals.
- Teams have 3 to 5 members. Each person can be in one team only. A team needs at least 3 members to take part.
- Entry is free for VIT students. External participants pay ₹500 per person, as described on this website.
03Your registration
- Give accurate, current information, keep it up to date, and register only once, for yourself.
- Keep access to your email or Google account secure; anyone who can sign in with it can change your registration.
- The team leader manages the team's track, problem statement, components list and submission, and can hand leadership to another member.
04Conduct
Treat other participants, volunteers, judges and staff with respect. Follow VIT's campus rules and the organisers' safety instructions, especially when working with hardware, tools and power. The organisers may refuse or cancel a registration, or remove or disqualify a participant or team, for false information, misconduct or breaking these terms or the event rules.
05Hardware
Components provided from your team's list are for use during the event and are returned at the end as the organisers instruct. What can be provided depends on availability.
06Your submission
You must have the right to submit everything in your team's submission, including code, designs and media. The organisers and judges may review your submission and the links in it to judge the event and announce results. Any arrangements about patents, incubation or other support are subject to VIT's separate terms and eligibility.
07Changes and availability
The organisers may change the schedule, venue arrangements, tracks, problem statements or rules, and will post changes on this website or email registered participants. The website is provided as it is; we work to keep it available and correct but cannot guarantee it is free of interruptions or errors.
08Privacy
How we handle your information is described in the privacy policy.
09Contact
Questions about these terms go to enquiry@makeathon.in.