Hackathon Rules and Guidelines:

1.​ Team Composition: Each team must consist of exactly 4 members. No

team will be allowed to participate with fewer or more than the required
number of participants.​

2.​ Student Participation: Only current students of GEC Bhavnagar are

eligible to participate in the hackathon. All team members must be
enrolled at GEC Bhavnagar at the time of registration. Students from
different branches are allowed to form a single team, as long as all
members are enrolled at GEC Bhavnagar. Students from outside
institutions are not permitted to participate.​

3.​ Student ID Requirement: A valid student ID is compulsory for each team

member at the time of registration and must be provided as proof of
enrollment. Teams without valid student IDs for all members will not be
allowed to participate.​

4.​ Team Registration: All teams must complete their registration with the
correct number of members before the registration deadline. Late
registrations or teams with incorrect member counts will not be
considered. Each student can be a part of only one team.​

5.​ Role Distribution: Each team is encouraged to assign roles and

responsibilities based on each member’s strengths and expertise. Clear
communication and collaboration among all team members are essential
for a successful project submission.​

6.​ Member Participation: All registered members are expected to actively

participate throughout the event. Passive participation or
non-engagement will lead to disqualification or penalties points.​
7.​ Substitution Policy: Team member substitutions after the registration
deadline will not be permitted. Once registered, the team composition
must remain the same throughout the competition.​

8.​ Project Scope: All teams must work on the problem statement selected
during registration. Further changes would not be acceptable.​

9.​ Code of Conduct: All teams must adhere to the code of conduct outlined
in the event guidelines. Respectful communication, collaboration, and
ethical behavior are expected at all times. Harassment, discrimination, or
inappropriate behavior will lead to immediate disqualification.​

10.​Originality of Work: The solution and code presented by each team must
be original and developed during the hackathon. Plagiarism, using
pre-existing solutions, or copying others’ work will result in
disqualification.​

11.​Technology Usage: Teams may use any technology or platform of their

choice, unless restricted by the problem statement, while adhering to
the hackathon rules. The use of cracked software, illegal tools, or
unauthorized libraries is strictly prohibited. Participants are encouraged
to use open-source tools, libraries, and software, provided they are
properly credited and mentioned.​

12.​Judging Criteria: Projects will be judged based on innovation, creativity,

technical complexity, feasibility, and overall presentation. Teams must be
prepared to demonstrate their solution and answer questions from the
judges.​

13.​Disqualification: Teams that fail to comply with these rules may be

disqualified from the hackathon. All decisions regarding disqualification
are final.​
 14.​Prizes and Recognition: Prizes and recognition will be awarded based on
the performance during the hackathon. Winning teams will be notified
by the organizing committee, and decisions are final.​

15.​Liability: Participants are responsible for their actions during the event.
The organizers are not responsible for any personal injury, loss, or
damage to property during the hackathon.​

16.​Event Attendance: All team members must be present and available for
the entire duration of the hackathon. In case of unavoidable
circumstances, teams should notify the organizers promptly.​

17.​Rule Modifications: The organizing committee reserves the right to

change the rules at any point in time. All decisions made by the
organizing committee shall be final and binding.

Some Notes:

1.​ Students are permitted to select only one problem statement.​

2.​ For further details regarding the problem statements, please contact the
respective faculty members listed next to each problem statement.​

3.​ You are encouraged to propose a solution for the selected problem
statement based on your understanding and innovative ideas.​

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Hackathon Problem Statements

0. Student Innovation
Domain: SW + HW

Problem Description: Your challenge is to identify a real-world problem and develop an

innovative solution that can create a meaningful impact. The solution can be in the form of a
mobile app, software, hardware prototype, AI-driven tool, or any creative technological or social
innovation.

1. Plagiarism Detecter (Prof. Karshan Kandoriya (CE))

Domain: SW

Problem Description: Create a system which can check similarity between two documents and
give the ratio of similarity in the percentage format.

2. Student Dashboard for the institute website (Prof. Chinmay Vyas (CE), Prof.
Karshan Kandoriya (CE))
Domain: SW

Problem Description: In an educational institute, students frequently need to access various

academic resources, track their progress, submit requests for official documents, and complete
administrative processes such as fee payments. However, these activities often involve multiple
disconnected systems, manual paperwork, and inefficiencies that cause delays and frustration.

Proposed Solution: Develop centralized, user-friendly student dashboard where students can
seamlessly manage their academic records, administrative tasks, and important
communications. The solution should seamlessly integrate with the institute's existing website,
https://gecbhavnagar.ac.in, which is built using React.js for the front end, Node.js for the
backend, and MongoDB as the database.

Desired Features:

• Personalized Dashboard

✓ Displays student profile, enrollment details, and semester-wise academic summary

• Mentoring

✓ Once in a semester student mentor meets and discuss academic and non academic
problems and solutions stores mentors remark with dates and impact enter by student
and approved/edited by mentor

✓ Students may be mentored on other issues at any time during the semester.

• Online Fee Payment System

✓ Generates digital receipts and transaction history.

✓ Automated reminders for pending payments.

• Document Requests & Processing

✓ Students can apply online for documents such as Name correction form, Bonafide
Certificate etc.

✓ Status tracking for submitted applications.

✓ Automated approval workflows with digital verification & e-signature

• Academic Progress & Attendance Tracking

✓ Real-time CGPA/SGPA tracking with subject-wise breakdown

✓ Graphical attendance report with alerts for low attendance

✓ Progressive assessment test result (M, I, V) to be displayed in student login

• Placement Portal Integration

✓ Live job & internship listings from the institute’s placement cell with qualifying
criteria

✓ Qualified students can apply for the job, submit resumes & track application status

• Any other extra features that should be integrated according to you

3. SmartInvoice: A Dynamic Web-Based Invoicing Tool (Prof. Bharat Vainsh (IT))

Domain: SW

Problem Description: Develop a web-based invoicing tool that allows users to generate,
customize, preview, and share invoices dynamically, supporting real-time updates, PDF export,
and email integration.

4. Automated Interview System: AI-Driven Recruitment Platform (Prof. Bharat

Vainsh (IT))
Domain: SW

Problem Description: Develop a web-based system that automates interview scheduling,

question management, and candidate evaluations, ensuring an efficient and unbiased hiring
process with AI-driven sentiment analysis for enhanced assessment.

5. SmartSupport: Web-Based Ticket Management System (Prof. Bharat Vainsh (IT))

Domain: SW

Problem Description: Develop a web-based Ticket Support System that enables users to create
and manage support tickets, while Admins and Super Admins can efficiently assign, track, and
resolve issues with role-based access, ticket categorization, priority handling, and real-time
notifications.
6. Trainee Management System (TMS): Structured Learning & Progress Tracking
(Prof. Bharat Vainsh (IT))
Domain: SW

Problem Description: Develop a web-based Trainee Management System (TMS) for IT

companies that enables admins to define structured technology roadmaps with clear learning
timelines, allowing trainees to follow a guided sequence of topics and milestones for mastering
various technologies while tracking progress, receiving feedback, and generating reports.

7. AI-Powered Code Quality Analyzer: Intelligent Code Review & Test Generation
(Prof. Bharat Vainsh (IT))
Domain: SW

Problem Description: Develop an AI-driven tool that analyzes code across multiple
programming languages, identifies improvements, detects security vulnerabilities, optimizes
performance, and generates automated test cases to enhance code quality, readability, and
maintainability.

8. Teacher Management & Course Platform: Empowering Educators & Learners

(Prof. Bharat Vainsh (IT))
Domain: SW

Problem Description: Develop a web-based platform that allows teachers to showcase their
skills, create courses with flexible pricing models, and manage their professional details, while
students can easily find and enroll in tutoring sessions, ensuring a transparent and structured
learning experience.

9. Society Management System: Simplifying Community Operations (Prof. Bharat

Vainsh (IT))
Domain: SW

Problem Description: Develop a web-based Society Management System that streamlines

maintenance payments, internal voting, announcement notifications, and visitor management,
ensuring efficient communication, financial tracking, and security for residential communities.

10. Co-Working Space Management System (Prof. Bharat Vainsh (IT))

Domain: SW

Problem Description: A web-based platform with secure authentication, real-time desk &
room booking, AI-driven seat allocation, subscription-based payments, virtual check-ins, and
community networking to optimize workspace management and collaboration.

11. Advanced Smart Expense Splitter (Prof. Bharat Vainsh (IT))

Domain: SW

Problem Description: A web and mobile app that automates group expense tracking, real-time
collaboration, AI-based spending insights, multi-currency support, automated payment
settlements, and detailed reporting to ensure fairness and transparency in shared expenses.
12. Rental Management System (Prof. Bharat Vainsh (IT))
Domain: SW

Problem Description: A web-based platform enabling secure user authentication, property

listing & management, tenant applications & approvals, online rent payments, maintenance
request tracking, and automated notifications, ensuring a seamless rental experience for
landlords and tenants.

13. Online Text-to-Speech Converter (Prof. Bharat Vainsh (IT))

Domain: SW

Problem Description: A web-based tool that converts text into natural-sounding speech with
multi-language support, customizable voices, adjustable speed & pitch, MP3 downloads, and
real-time previews, enhancing accessibility and content creation.

14. Smart PDF Highlighter & Image Editor (Prof. Bharat Vainsh (IT))
Domain: SW

Problem Description: An AI-powered tool that extracts key points from PDFs, highlights
important sections, generates summaries, and offers built-in image editing features like
cropping, rotating, and background removal—perfect for students, professionals, and
researchers.

15. CSS Gradient Generator (Prof. Bharat Vainsh (IT))

Domain: SW

Problem Description: Creating complex CSS gradients manually can be time-consuming and
challenging, especially for developers and designers who need precise color transitions and
positioning. Existing tools often lack intuitive customization options, real-time previews, and
seamless code generation. Without an efficient gradient generator, users struggle with
trial-and-error adjustments, leading to frustration and inefficiency.

16. Standalone PDF Editor & Translator (Prof. Bharat Vainsh (IT))
Domain: SW

Problem Description: Modifying and translating PDF documents while preserving their
original layout is a challenge. Existing tools often fail to maintain formatting, making content
editing, text translation, and image adjustments cumbersome. Users need a seamless way to
edit, add text, insert images, and translate PDFs without disrupting their structure.

17. Custom Calendar Creator (Prof. Bharat Vainsh (IT))

Domain: SW

Problem Description: Existing calendars lack flexibility for adding personal events, holidays, or
custom designs. Users need a tool to create fully personalized calendars with custom date
ranges, themes, and notes, while ensuring easy export for printing or digital use.

18. Smart Education - Audio & Video Translate System (Prof. Bharat Vainsh (IT))
Domain: SW
Problem Description: Develop a system that efficiently translates audio and video content into
multiple languages with minimal human intervention. The solution should ensure accuracy,
preserve context, and reduce the time and effort required for manual translation, making
educational content more accessible globally.

19. Smart Education - Smart Assessment Board (Prof. Bharat Vainsh (IT))
Domain: SW

Problem Description: Develop an interactive assessment system that enables teachers to

conduct quizzes on topics like states and capitals efficiently. The system should provide an
engaging platform for students, automate evaluation, and offer real-time feedback to enhance
the learning experience.

20. Conversational Image Recognition Chatbot (Prof. Bharat Vainsh (IT))

Domain: SW

Problem Description: Develop an AI-powered chatbot that integrates natural language

processing and image recognition to analyze and explain images based on user queries. This
system should provide accurate, context-aware responses, enhancing user engagement and
satisfaction through an intelligent visual assistant.

21. Automatic Health Monitoring System (Prof. Kirt Rathord(CE))

Domain: SW + HW

Problem Description: Develop a system that automatically records and maintains patient
diagnosis reports, reducing the need for repetitive medical checkups. This solution aims to assist
rural and suburban communities by providing a cost-effective way to track health records
digitally, minimizing unnecessary expenses.

22. Online Attendance System for Classroom (Prof. Janak Trivedi (EC), Prof. Chinmay
Vyas (CE), Prof. Hardi Sanghavi (CE), Prof. Kirit Rathod (CE))
Domain: SW

Problem Description: Traditional attendance methods, such as manual roll calls or RFID-based
systems, are time consuming, prone to proxy attendance, and require administrative effort. An
efficient, automated attendance system can save time, reduce errors, and provide real-time
tracking for both students and faculty.

Proposed Solution:

Develop a smart attendance system using one or a combination of the following technologies:

1. Face Recognition-Based Attendance

2. Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)-Based Attendance

3. QR-Code based attendance

4. Wi-Fi-Based Attendance
 5. GPS/Location-Based Attendance

6. NFC-Based Attendance

Desired Features:

• Real time attendance

• Location & Time-Based Verification

• Integration with Institute Database

• Automated Reports & Analytics

• Notifications & Alerts to students and faculties for low attendance or any other
relevant information

23. Water Conservation and Management in Buildings (Prof. Chintan Gajjar (civil))
Domain: SW+HW

Problem Description: Develop a smart water conservation and management system for
buildings that efficiently monitors water usage, detects leaks, and optimizes consumption. The
system should promote sustainable water practices by automating water recycling, rainwater
harvesting, and real-time usage tracking to reduce wastage.

24. AI-Powered Traffic Management System (Prof. Chintan Gajjar (civil))

Domain: SW+HW

Problem Description: Develop an AI-driven traffic management system that optimizes traffic
flow by analyzing real-time data from cameras, sensors, and GPS. The system should
dynamically adjust traffic signals, detect congestion, and provide alternative route suggestions
to reduce travel time, fuel consumption, and urban traffic congestion.

25. Road Safety Improvement in Bhavnagar (Prof. Chintan Gajjar (civil))

Domain: SW

Problem Description: Bhavnagar faces challenges related to road safety, including traffic
congestion, accidents, and poor pedestrian infrastructure. The objective is to develop a smart
road safety solution that includes AI-based traffic monitoring, improved signage,
pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, and public awareness campaigns. The system should analyze
accident-prone areas, suggest preventive measures, and enhance overall traffic management to
ensure safer roads for residents.

26. Student Portal – Fee Payment Issues (Prof. Suresh Vaghsiya (Prod.))
Domain: SW

Problem Description: Students often encounter issues where their fee payment appears
successful but fails to reflect in the system, causing confusion and administrative challenges. The
objective is to develop a reliable fee management system that ensures accurate transaction
tracking, real-time payment status updates, and automated issue resolution. The system should
incorporate secure payment verification, instant receipt generation, and a grievance redressal
mechanism to enhance transparency and minimize errors.

27. Exam Fee Payment Verification System (Prof. Suresh Vaghsiya (Prod.))
Domain: SW

Problem Description: Faculty members often do not receive direct access to the list of students
who have paid their exam fees, creating opportunities for discrepancies or misreporting. The
challenge is to develop a transparent and secure system that provides faculty with real-time
access to verified payment records. This system should ensure accurate tracking, prevent fraud,
and allow faculty to generate reports on students who have successfully completed their
payments.

28. Academic Term Validity Reminder System (Prof. Suresh Vaghsiya (Prod.))
Domain: SW

Problem Description: Students often forget the validity period of their academic term, leading
to missed deadlines, re-registration issues, or academic disruptions. The challenge is to develop
a system that automatically notifies students about their academic term validity, upcoming
expiration dates, and necessary actions to be taken. This system should send timely reminders
via email, SMS, or an app notification to ensure students stay informed and avoid last-minute
complications.

29. Student Detention & Backlog Reminder System (Prof. Suresh Vaghsiya (Prod.))
Domain: SW

Problem Description: Students often lose track of their backlog subjects, which can lead to
academic delays, detention, or eligibility issues for exams and promotions. The challenge is to
develop a system that tracks students' pending subjects and automatically sends reminders
about backlogs, deadlines for re-examinations, and academic progress. The system should
provide personalized notifications via email, SMS, or an app, ensuring students stay informed
and can take timely action to clear their backlogs.

30. Intelligent Exam Paper Generation System (Prof. Hardi Sanghavi (CE))
Domain: SW

Problem Description: Manually designing exam papers with a balanced mix of theory and
multiple-choice questions while ensuring syllabus coverage is a tedious task for educators. The
challenge is to develop an AI-powered system that automatically generates exam papers by
selecting both theory and MCQ questions from a structured database. The system should ensure
fair distribution of difficulty levels, proper marks allocation, and coverage of important topics.
Additionally, it should generate multiple versions to prevent repetition and maintain academic
integrity.

31. IoT-Based Smart Energy Conservation System (Prof. Urvashi Solanki (CE))
Domain: HW

Problem Description: Energy wastage in homes, offices, and industries leads to increased costs
and unnecessary resource consumption. The challenge is to develop an IoT-based smart energy
conservation system that monitors and optimizes energy usage in real time. The system should
use smart sensors to detect energy consumption patterns, automate power control based on
occupancy, and provide analytics for efficient energy management. This solution will help
reduce electricity waste, lower utility bills, and promote sustainable energy use.

32. IoT-Based Soil Management System (Prof. Urvashi Solanki (CE))

Domain: SW+HW

Problem Description: Efficient soil management is crucial for sustainable agriculture, yet
farmers often struggle with soil degradation, nutrient imbalance, and improper irrigation. The
challenge is to develop a smart soil management system using IoT sensors to monitor soil
moisture, pH levels, and nutrient content in real time. The system should provide data-driven
recommendations for fertilization, irrigation, and soil health improvement, helping farmers
optimize crop yield while conserving resources.

33. Faculty File Management System (Prof. Urvashi Solanki (CE))

Domain: SW

Problem Description: Faculty members often struggle with organizing and retrieving academic
documents, research papers, student records, and administrative files efficiently. The challenge
is to develop a centralized file management system that allows faculty to store, categorize, and
access files securely. The system should support document versioning, search functionality,
role-based access control, and cloud backup to ensure seamless collaboration and data security.

34. Automated Timetable and Resource Scheduling System (Prof. Chinmay Vyas (CE)
)
Domain: SW

Problem Description: Manually creating and managing class timetables is inefficient, often
leading to:

• Overlapping class schedules.

• Inefficient room allocation.

• Faculty unavailability issues.

• Last-minute schedule changes that are difficult to communicate.

Proposed Solution: Develop a smart timetable and resource scheduling system that automates
the generation of class schedules while considering faculty availability, classroom occupancy,
and lab resources.

Desired Features:

• Automated Timetable Generation

 Key Inputs for Timetable Generation (To be given by admin):

1. Faculty Information:

o List of faculty members.

o Subjects assigned to each faculty.

o Availability constraints (e.g., preferred time slots, unavailable slots).

2. Course and Subject Details:

o List of subjects for the semester.

o Credit hours per subject.

o Subject sharing between two faculties (if applicable).

3. Classroom and Lab Availability:

o Available classrooms and lab spaces.

4. Student Batch Information:

o Number of student batches per semester.

o Sections and group divisions (if applicable).

5. Institutional Constraints & Rules:

o Maximum hours per day per faculty.

o Break times between sessions.

o No overlapping of subjects for the same batch at the same time.

• Drag-and-Drop Customization for modification

• Any other extra features that should be integrated according to you

35. Cybersecurity Monitoring Tool for the Institute (Prof. Chinmay Vyas (CE) )
Domain: SW

Problem Description:In an educational institute, faculty, students, and administrative staff

frequently use institute owned computers, networks, and online resources for academic and
research activities. However, improper cybersecurity practices and potential cyber threats, such
as unauthorized access, malicious software, data breaches, and policy violations, pose significant
risks to institutional data security and network integrity.

Proposed Solution: Develop a real-time cybersecurity monitoring tool that detects potential
cyberattacks, unauthorized activities, or bad practices carried out by students using institutional
computers and networks. The system should provide alerts, logs, and insights to help IT
administrators prevent security breaches and enforce cybersecurity policies.
Desired Features:

• User & Activity Monitoring

✓ Detect suspicious login behavior (multiple failed attempts, login from unauthorized
devices, etc.).

✓ Monitor file access and modifications for critical documents.

✓ Identify privilege escalation attempts and unauthorized admin activities.

• Network & System Security

✓ Track unusual data transfers that may indicate data exfiltration.

✓ Detect and block untrusted or malicious software execution.

✓ Identify prohibited website access and generate alerts.

• Automated Threat Detection & Alerts

✓ AI-powered anomaly detection for suspicious behavior

✓ Instant alerts via email/SMS for security breaches.

• Any other extra features that should be integrated according to you

36. Campus Navigation & Event Tracker App (Prof. Kamlesh Makvana (CE) )
Domain: SW

Problem Description: New students and visitors often struggle to navigate large college
campuses and stay informed about events. The challenge is to develop an interactive app with
AR/VR-based navigation and real-time maps, integrating event schedules, notifications, and
location-based alerts to enhance the campus experience.

37. Create a smart AI people tracking system (Prof. Pratik Gohel (EC) )
Domain: HW

Problem Description: Create a robust system using AI powered IOT System to calculate the
total amount of persons at specific place and predict the number of people for upcoming day

38. Smart projector (Prof. Pratik Gohel (EC) )

Domain: HW

Problem Description: Create a smart Projector which can be navigated by the hand gesture &
body gestures

39. Fraud Call Alert System with Real-Time Conversation Analysis (Prof. Chinmay
Vyas (CE) )
Domain: SW
Problem Description:Fraudulent phone calls related to banking scams, fake job offers,
impersonation frauds, and OTP phishing have become a growing concern, especially in India.
Traditional spam detection relies on number-based blacklists, but scammers frequently change
numbers to bypass detection. Moreover, many people, particularly those who prefer Hindi and
Gujarati, struggle to identify scams in real time.

Challenge: Develop a Fraud Call Alert System that actively listens to live call conversations,
analyzes speech in real time, and provides instant alerts if suspicious keywords or fraud
patterns are detected. The system should support Hindi, Gujarati, and English and notify users
about potential scams before they fall victim.

Desired Features:

• Live Call Monitoring & Speech Analysis

✓ The service runs in the background, similar to a call recording app, and analyzes
ongoing call conversations in real time.

✓ Uses speech recognition & NLP (Natural Language Processing) to identify

scam-related words like "OTP dena hai," "aapka account block ho gaya hai," or "loan
approval guaranteed" etc.

• Real-Time Fraud Alerts

✓ If a scam pattern is detected, the system immediately alerts the user with an
on-screen warning and voice notification.

✓ Supports alerts in Hindi, Gujarati, and English for accessibility.

• AI-Based Scam Detection

✓ Uses machine learning models trained on scam call datasets to detect suspicious
phrases and speech patterns.

✓ Can recognize social engineering tactics like urgency, threats, or fake authority
claims.

• Crowdsourced & Government Spam Database Integration

✓ Syncs with existing TRAI spam call lists, telecom databases, and user-reported scam
numbers.

✓ Allows users to report new fraud calls, helping improve system accuracy

• Privacy-Focused Approach

✓ No conversation is stored or sent to a server; all processing happens locally on the

device.

✓ The system only listens for scam patterns and does not record personal
conversations.

• Offline Scam Detection

✓ Works without an internet connection using pre-loaded scam keyword databases.