Mohamed Sathak AJ College of Engineering · Sathak-Chennai

REDSHIELD

A 25 Hours National Hackathon

Where human ingenuity meets machine intelligence.
Build. Defend. Conquer. — March 24^th & 25^th, 2026

25h

Duration

₹15K

Prize Pool

1–4

Per Team

Mar 24 & 25

2026

Certificate for All Participants

⚡ Register Now Explore Problem statements →

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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.

02 · Problem statements

Problem Statements

Choose your battlefield. 10 Problem statements. One mission: build something that matters.

📄 View Problem Statements ↗

Problem statements will be available 1 Hour before the event starts.

03 · Rewards

Prize Pool

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Runner-Up

₹5,000

Second place + Certificate of Merit

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Grand Winner

₹7,000

Grand Prize + Trophy + Certificate of Excellence

III

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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 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).

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Conduct

Follow code of ethics—no actual hacking, malware creation, or unauthorized access. Violations lead to immediate disqualification. Respect all participants and venue rules.

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Resources

Use any programming languages/tools, but no external help beyond provided mentorship. Internet access allowed for research only.

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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.

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Evaluation

Based on three phases (see Schedule). Teams evaluated on innovation, technical complexity, real-world impact, functionality, and presentation quality. Shortlisted teams present in finals.

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General

No refunds on fees. Changes subject to organizers. Respect venue rules (e.g., no damage to equipment). Plagiarism results in ban from future events.

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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 Timeline

// Phase 01

Registration Open

Open Now ⚡

// Phase 02 · Before Event

Problem Statements Released

Problem statements will be published on the site and WhatsApp groups. Teams study, plan architecture, prepare tech stack and initial approach.

// Phase 03 · March 24th · Hour 0

Hackathon Begins

Teams check in at Mohamed Sathak AJ College of Engineering. Inauguration ceremony. Collect welcome kits and mentor introductions. Clock starts. Mission begins.

// Phase 04 · During Event

1st Round of Evaluation: (After 4 Hours)

Initial Check - Internal team visits each group to discuss problem statement choice, approach, unique selling point, and provide suggestions.

// Phase 04 · During Event

2nd Round of Evaluation: (After 14 Hours total)

Mid-Evaluation - Internal judge panels review PPT/prototype, assess plausibility and logic, ask questions, and rate progress.

// Phase 04 · During Event

3rd Round of Evaluation: (After 24 Hours total)

Final Evaluation - External and internal judges evaluate top teams (or all if time allows) via presentations/prototypes to determine winners.

// Phase 05 · Closing

Closing Ceremony and Results

Closing ceremony with announcement of winners. Prize distribution and certificate ceremony for all participants.

06 · The Team

Event Coordinators

Faculty Leadership

Mr. S. Vimalathitan S

Convenor · IIC President

Dr. R. Someswaran

Faculty Coordinator · CSCS HOD

Student Coordinators

Operations

Navadharshan

Logistics

Sathya B

Sharukesh

Media

Ansar Nisha

Subhasri R

Sasidharan R

Technical

Syed Sameer

S Joshua

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 March 24-25, 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.

1 hour before start (9 AM March 24) via PDF/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 the refreshments will be provided for free.

That's fine—solo or small teams are allowed.

Phase 1: Informal check; Phase 2: Progress rating; 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

March 24^th & 25^th, 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

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        Team: 1–4 Members

        National Level Event

        Certificate for All

        March 24-25, 2026

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