Everything You Need to Know About aiVOLUTION 2025

aiVOLUTION 2025 isn’t just a hackathon—it’s a launchpad for the next generation of AI builders.
Hosted by Media.net and AI.tech, this challenge seeks students who bring:

  • An AI-first product mindset

  • A passion for solving real-world problems

  • The drive to go beyond classroom learning

At Media.net & AI.tech, we’re building next-gen AI-powered products that blend technical depth, product thinking, and creativity. Now, we’re looking for students who can do the same.


Who Should Join?

If these qualities describe you, this hackathon is for you:

  • Tech-savvy & curious – Excited about exploring new technologies, especially AI.

  • Creative problem-solver – Experimenting with out-of-the-box, AI-first approaches.

  • Entrepreneurial & product-focused – Building impactful, real-world solutions.

  • Result-oriented – Delivering working solutions under tight deadlines.

  • Collaborative communicator – Thriving in diverse, cross-functional teams.


Why Participate?

Because aiVOLUTION 2025 is more than a competition.
It’s your chance to test your skills, showcase creativity, and build AI-powered applications that can create real impact at scale.


Eligibility

Open to final-year students enrolled in:

  • Undergraduate (B.Tech)

  • Postgraduate (M.Tech)

  • Integrated (B.Tech + M.Tech)

From the following institutes:

  • Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering

  • Thadomal Shahani Engineering College

  • Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI)

  • K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering – Vidyavihar

  • Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Sardar Patel Institute of Technology

  • Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering – Bandra


Rules & Guidelines

  • Register solo or in teams of up to 3 members.

  • Each student can be in only one team.

  • Cross-specialization and cross-college teams are allowed.

  • Team modification not allowed after registration.

  • Plagiarism in coding rounds will lead to immediate disqualification.

  • Jury decisions will be final and binding.


Competition Rounds

Round 1: Idea Submission – Show us your vision

  • Submit an AI-driven idea with your proposed approach.

  • Upload submission in PDF format (max 20 MB).

  • Guidelines & format available in the round description.

Round 2: Coding Assessment – Prove your fundamentals

  • A 90-minute online coding challenge for all team members.

  • Each participant must individually qualify for the team to advance.

  • Attempt via desktop/laptop only.

Round 3: Grand Finale – Hackathon Day

  • Top-performing teams invited to the Mumbai Head Office.

  • Participate in a day-long hackathon, building real-world AI solutions.


Rewards & Prizes

  • Winners: ₹3,00,000 (up to ₹1,00,000 per participant)

  • 1st Runners-Up: ₹1,50,000 (up to ₹50,000 per participant)

  • 2nd Runners-Up: ₹75,000 (up to ₹25,000 per participant)

  • Top 10 teams: Exclusive Pre-Placement Interviews (PPIs)

  • All finalists: Swag bags with goodies from Media.net & AI.tech


🚀 aiVOLUTION 2025 is your gateway to building impactful AI applications, gaining recognition, and accelerating your career with industry leaders.