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Mohamed Sathak AJ College of Engineering · Sathak-Chennai

REDSHIELD'26

A 25 Hours National Level Hackathon
Where human ingenuity meets machine intelligence.
Build. Defend. Conquer. — April 6th & 7th, 2026
25h
Duration
₹15K
Prize Pool
1–4
Per Team
Apr 6 & 7
2026
Certificate for All Participants
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📥 PPT Template
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Event · April 6 & 7, 2026
Mohamed Sathak AJ College
of Engineering, Chennai
Prize Pool
₹15,000
+ Certificates for All
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01 · About
What Is RedShield

RedShield is a 25-hour National Hackathon where engineering minds collide, clash, and create. Organised by Mohamed Sathak AJ College of Engineering — an autonomous institution affiliated to Anna University — this event challenges students to go beyond the classroom and build solutions that matter.

From the moment the clock starts, you have 25 unbroken hours to conceptualise, build, and present a working solution. No shortcuts. No half-measures. Just real engineering, real impact.

Whether you're a coder, designer, or hardware hacker — RedShield is your battleground.

25h
Non-Stop Hacking
Round the clock building — no pauses, no breaks from the mission.
₹15K
Prize Pool
Cash prizes across positions for top-performing teams.
1–4
Flexible Team Size
Solo warriors or 4-member squads — all welcome.
Mohamed Sathak AJ College of Engineering
An Autonomous Institution · Affiliated to Anna University · Sathak-Chennai
NAAC Grade A
NBA Accredited
Silver Jubilee 2026
ISO 21001:2018
AICTE & UGC
02 · Problem Statements
Problem Statements
Choose your battlefield. 10 Problem statements. One mission: build something that matters.
📄 View Problem Statements ↗
Problem statements have already been released.
03 · Rewards
Prize Pool
II
🥈
Runner-Up
₹5,000
Second place + Certificate of Merit
👑
I
🏆
Grand Winner
₹7,000
Grand Prize + Trophy + Certificate of Excellence
III
🥉
Third Place
₹3,000
Third prize + Certificate of Merit
// All Participants Receive
Participation Certificate
National Level Recognition
Industry Networking
Expert Mentorship
Free Vouchers for AI tools
Internship Opportunities
College Resources Access
Refreshments Provided
04 · Rules
Rules & Guidelines
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Team Formation
Interested students form teams of 1-4 members. No maximum teams per institution. Register via Google Form. ₹300 registration fee per team covers participation, certificates, refreshments, and ID cards.
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Equipment
At least one team member must have a laptop. Wi-Fi will be provided. Bring chargers, your own extension box, and any specialized hardware for IoT/hardware projects.
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Idea & Development
Choose from provided problem statements. All work must be original and done on-site during the 25 hours. Pre-existing code allowed only for open-source libraries (must be declared in submission).
🤝
Conduct
Follow code of ethics—no actual hacking, malware creation, or unauthorized access. Violations lead to immediate disqualification. Respect all participants and venue rules.
🛠️
Resources
Use any programming languages/tools, but no external help beyond provided mentorship. Internet access is allowed for research only.
📦
Submissions
Submit code/repo link, PPT, and prototype demo at each phase. For software, live coding/simulations required; for hardware/IoT, bring components and demo.
⚖️
Evaluation
Based on three phases (see Schedule). Teams evaluated on innovation, technical complexity, real-world impact, functionality, and presentation quality.
📋
General
No refunds on fees. Changes subject to organizers. Respect venue rules. Plagiarism results in ban from future events.
🛡️
Cybersecurity-Specific
Solutions must promote ethical practices; avoid real exploits. Focus on defensive innovations and ethical hacking. Mentorship provided for guidance throughout.
05 · Schedule
Event Schedule
25 non-stop hours. Three evaluation phases. Know exactly where to be — and when.
📋
Before the Event — PPT Submission
Submit your PPT for the chosen problem statement solution before April 6. Use the official PPT template provided.
Pre-Event
01
Day 1 — Monday, April 6
Arrival · Inauguration · Hacking Begins · Phase 1 & Phase 2
Dashtagir Auditorium
& Jasmine Hall
7:30 AM
Reception Opens
Participants arrive and check in
Dashtagir Aud.
7:30 AM→ 8:30 AM
Participants Gather
Settle into auditorium · Welcome kits distributed
Dashtagir Aud.
8:30 AM→ 9:30 AM
Inaugural Ceremony
Official opening of RedShield '26
Ceremony
8:30 – 8:40
Welcome Speech
Dashtagir Aud.
8:40 – 8:45
Kirat
Dashtagir Aud.
8:45 – 8:50
Tamil Thaai Vazhthu
Dashtagir Aud.
8:50 – 8:55
Vice Principal Speech
Dashtagir Aud.
8:55 – 9:05
Event Team Introduction
Dashtagir Aud.
9:05 – 9:20
Instructions
Dashtagir Aud.
9:20 – 9:30
Doubt Clarifications
Dashtagir Aud.
9:30 AM
Guide to Venue
Participants escorted to hackathon hall
Move to Hall
9:30 AM→ 10:30 AM
Refresh Time
Settle into workstations · Set up equipment
Break
11:00 AM
🚀 Event Starts
Hacking clock begins — 25 hours from now
Jasmine Hall
11:00 AM→ 4:00 PM
⚡ Phase 1 — Initial Check
Internal judges visit each team · Discuss chosen problem statement, prototype approach & unique selling point · Provide valuable insights
Phase 1
1:00 PM→ 3:00 PM
Lunch Break
Meal
5:00 PM
Refreshment
Break
4:00 PM→ 9:00 AM ↓
⚡ Phase 2 — Mid Evaluation
Internal judges review PPT & prototype · Check plausibility & logic · Ask questions · Rate progress · Continues overnight into Day 2
Phase 2
8:00 PM→ 9:00 PM
Dinner
Meal
11:00 PM
Midnight Refreshment
Break
🌙
Overnight — Phase 2 Continues
Teams hack through the night · Judges continue mid-evaluation rounds
02
Day 2 — Tuesday, April 7
Phase 3 · Final Evaluation · Closing Ceremony · Prize Distribution
Jasmine Hall
& Dashtagir Auditorium
6:00 AM
Morning Refreshment
Break
9:00 AM→ 1:00 PM
⚡ Phase 3 — Final Evaluation
External & internal judges evaluate top teams (all teams if time allows) via PPT & prototype · Determines the winners
Phase 3
11:00 AM
Refreshment
Break
1:00 PM→ 3:00 PM
Lunch Break
Meal
3:00 PM→ 3:30 PM
Participants Seated
Participants arranged in auditorium for closing ceremony
Dashtagir Aud.
3:30 PM→ 3:40 PM
Chief Guest Introduction & Memento
Ceremony
3:40 PM→ 3:45 PM
Chief Guest Speech
Ceremony
3:45 PM→ 3:55 PM
Vote of Thanks & Perks Overview
Event team thank you speech · Vouchers, hampers & certificates explained
Ceremony
3:55 PM→ 4:00 PM
🏆 Announcement of Winners
Results revealed — top 3 teams recognised
Finals
4:00 PM
🏅 Prize Distribution & Closing
Cash prizes, trophies & certificates awarded · End of RedShield '26
End
06.6 · Sponsors
Our Sponsors
06.2 · Chief Guest
Chief Guest
Mr. Jaya Shakthi Kannan

Mr. Jaya Shakthi Kannan

Founder

CDIX Innovations

06.3 · Evaluation Panel
Our Speakers and Judges
Speaker
Mr. Venkatesh Alamuri

Mr. Venkatesh Alamuri

Building Scalable Cloud-Native AI/ML Data Platforms

Brightspeed · USA
Judge · Mentor · Speaker · Technical Reviewer
MCA 2011, SMVEC Puducherry

Mr. Ragul

Mr. Ragul

Founder

High on Swift

Mr. Abbas Mir

Mr. Abbas Mir

CEO & Founder

COYOTECH

06 · The Team
Meet The Team
// Student Organisers
Core Organising Team
4 Members
Navadharshan K

Navadharshan K

Student Organiser · Operations

LinkedIn ↗
// Student Coordinators
Event Coordination Team
4 Members
Syed Sameer S

Syed Sameer S

Student Coordinator · Technical

LinkedIn ↗
06.5 · Contact
Get In Touch
// Phone
+91 99403 27901
+91 72000 04913
// Email
RedShield@ianjosh.eu.org
// Social Media
@Red_Shield_26
on Instagram
07 · FAQ
Frequently Asked
A 25-hour in-person hackathon focused on cybersecurity, held at MSAJCE, Chennai, on April 6-7, 2026.
UG/Master's students with interest in cybersecurity. Teams of 1-4 members are welcome.
Yes, ₹300 per team. This covers participation, certificates, refreshments, and ID cards.
Via Google Form: https://forms.gle/pmKWGkdQdiC7HLJ86. Registration deadline: March 22, 2026.
Problem statements have already been released via PDF, in the website itself (check the 'Problem Statements' section) and WhatsApp groups.
No, you must choose from the 10 provided problem statements.
Any programming languages/tools, but all work must be done on-site during the event.
Meals can be brought from the canteen, whereas refreshments will be provided for free.
That's fine — solo or small teams are allowed.
Phase 1: Informal check; Phase 2: Progress rating overnight; Phase 3: Final judging by expert panel.
Mentorship is available throughout the event from organizers and judges.
Yes, for IoT/problem statement-related prototypes. Bring your own components.
Digital certificates will be emailed post-event.
Yes — ethical, respectful behavior is required; no real hacking or malicious activities. Contact organizers for any issues.
08 · Register
Secure Your Slot
Event
RedShield 2026
A 25 Hours National Hackathon
Date
April 6th & 7th, 2026
25 continuous hours · Non-stop
Venue
Mohamed Sathak AJ College
of Engineering · Sathak-Chennai
Registration Fee
₹300 per team
Covers participation, certificates, refreshments & ID cards
Contacts
+91 99403 27901
+91 72000 04913
RedShield@ianjosh.eu.org
⚡ Register via Google Form 📧 Email Us 📱 Follow on Instagram
// College Location
Team: 1–4 Members
National Level Event
Certificate for All
April 6-7, 2026
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