BharatGen, a suite of Generative AI tech for India’ is a pioneering
initiative, anchored by the TIH IIT Bombay supported under the
National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS)
by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of
India. The initiative brings together a consortium of leading academic
institutions, with the objective of advancing generative AI
technologies and an active AI ecosystem in the country specifically
designed for the diverse and unique requirements of India.
BharatGen Summit: India’s Premier Gen AI & LLM Summit + Hackathon
The BharatGen Summit is India’s largest
Generative AI & LLM Summit and Hackathon , bringing
together top AI leaders, industry experts, researchers, and young
innovators on a single platform.
This dynamic event features insightful talks, panel discussions, and
fireside chats led by industry pioneers, offering invaluable knowledge
and future-driven insights.
The Generative AI Hackathon, designed for students, challenges
participants to develop cutting-edge AI solutions for real-world
problems. It fosters learning, collaboration, and innovation, driving
the next wave of AI advancements in India.
Generative AI Hackathon 2025
Join us for an electrifying
Generative AI Hackathon where innovation meets
artificial intelligence! Whether you're a UG, PG, or PhD. student,
this is your chance to push the boundaries of what AI can create.
Build cutting-edge projects, network with AI experts, and compete for
exciting prizes!
Problem Statements
Each theme presents a real-world problem where the application of
artificial intelligence has the potential to create significant
positive impact. Explore the themes, choose the one that ignites your
passion, and let your creativity soar! Our goal is to build solutions
not demos, to build IPs not just use APIs.
Smarter Governance: Building a More Accessible and Efficient
Government
The Challenge: Making government resources
transparent and easy to obtain and interact with.
Potential Problems to Solve:
Traffic monitoring & Crowd monitoring: Video
analytics dashboard
Government Grievances Chatbot:
Helps you file the grievances on the digital form (Agentic)
Analytics dashboard to monitor grievances.
Government Scheme Navigator (Create a user-friendly platform
that employs AI to enable people to easily search and obtain
various services provided by the government.)
AI powered Government Support Law Consultant:
Conversational support for navigating Indian legal framework
AI Scam Protector for Elderly / Android Dialer:
Build an Android application which utilizes text to speech
recognition to find and prevent mobile phone fraud through sms.
(National Cyber Crime Department)
Indian Culture & Heritage Showcase: Igniting a Cultural
Renaissance
The Challenge: India's rich and diverse cultural
heritage is both breathtaking and vulnerable. We need innovative
AI applications to preserve, celebrate, and share this heritage
with the world, inspiring future generations to connect with their
roots.
Potential Problems to Solve:
Cultural Dressing Virtual Photoshoot: Develop
an augmented reality application that allows users to virtually
"try on" traditional Indian clothing and accessories, creating
shareable photos and promoting cultural appreciation.
Indian Classical Dance Pose Identification &
Generator:
Design an AI that identifies and generates key poses of Indian
Classical dance.
AI-Powered Indian Art Styles Converter: Create
an image generator for generating images in Indian art styles.
Festival & Ritual Guide Chatbot: Develop an
interactive chatbot that provides information on Indian
festivals and rituals, promoting cultural understanding and
participation.
Virtual Heritage Tour Guide: Create a platform
that allows users to explore Indian historical sites and
landmarks virtually, providing interactive information and
engaging multimedia content.
Medical Care Accessibility and Affordability & Mental Health
The Challenge: Access to quality and affordable
healthcare remains a significant hurdle, especially in underserved
communities. We need smart AI solutions that lower costs, improve
access, and empower individuals to manage their health & mental
health more effectively.
Potential Problems to Solve:
Talking Camera for Low Vision/Elderly: Develop
an application that uses camera and text-to-speech technology to
read text/newspapers aloud, describe surroundings.
Medical Support Chatbot (One or multiple tasks)
Parental Support Chatbot (ADHD/Autism) Chatbot:
Develop a chatbot that offers information, resources, and
coping strategies for parents of children with ADHD and
autism.
Adult ADHD/Autism Support Chatbot: Design a
platform that provides support, resources, and coping
mechanisms for adults living with ADHD or autism, fostering
a sense of community and reducing feelings of isolation. (+
Tutor for school support 1:1 customized support NHS
recommends)
AI-Driven Wellness Tips and Meditation Guide:
AI Develop a solution with access to home remedies to manage
mental health and provide a quick meditation session for
students or someone who is in urgent need.
PCOD Assistant Chatbot: Create an
AI-powered assistant that provides information on PCOD,
suggests home/community/indigenous solutions remedies, and
helps users track symptoms and manage their condition (Note:
Advise users to consult with medical professionals.)
Prescription Assistant Support Chatbots:
Savings Aid: Build an AI-driven
prescription scanner that identifies generic
alternatives and calculates cost savings for
medications.
Adherence Assistant: Design an
application that generates easy-to-follow medication
schedules and reminders, integrating with calendar and
notification systems.
Expiry Date Checker: Develop a solution
that uses image recognition to automatically identify
and alert users to expired medications.
AI-Powered Emotional Support Diary. Diary which speaks back
to you:
Create an interactive "emotional diary" that prompts users with
thoughtful questions and provides empathetic responses,
promoting self-reflection and emotional well-being.
Education: Personalized Learning for the Future
The Challenge: Traditional education often
follows a one-size-fits-all approach. We need AI solutions that
personalize the learning experience, provide targeted support, and
empower individuals to reach their full potential.
Potential Problems to Solve:
AI-Powered Career Navigator Chatbot: Develop a
platform that uses AI to match individuals with suitable career
paths, providing personalized guidance and identifying necessary
skills.
Personalized Revision Buddy/Tutor Chatbot:
Create an AI tutor that adapts to individual learning styles and
provides tailored practice questions, explanations, and
feedback.
Study Routine Coach & Motivation Chatbot:
Design a chatbot that helps students create effective study
routines, providing motivational support and time management
tips.
Guidelines for Group Formation
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Students must submit their Valid School/College ID.
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Team Leader (one leader student) should apply on behalf of the
group/team.
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All team members can be from the same college or different colleges
can form a group and nominate one of the students as team leader to
work on the proposed project.
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The team must have at least 1 student from a programming background.
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The team should have 1-2 students from an Artificial Intelligence
background is preferable.
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Each team consists of a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 students,
including the team leader.
Eligibility Criteria
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Students can be of any discipline of engineering/science of
undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), or doctoral (PhD) course to
be eligible for the hackathon.
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Undergraduate (UG) Students should have completed the first
(engineering/science) year program.
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Students admitted to UG, PG, and PhD. programs at IITs, NITs, and
other AICTE/UGC-approved institutions.
Post Idea submission process, the ideas will be evaluated by experts.
Evaluation criteria will include Functionality & Technical
Implementation, Feasibility & Practicality, User Experience & Design,
Impact & Relevance and Innovation & Creativity.
Mode of Grand Finale
Generative AI Hackathon 2025 Grand Finale will be held offline in New
Delhi and teams must travelled to New Delhi. The tentative date for
the hackathon is 2nd/3rd week of June 2025.
How To Apply
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The team leader must fill the application form on behalf of the
group.
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Applications will only be accepted through the application form,
link for which has been given below (Apply Now Button).
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The selected team members should obtain a No Objection Certificate
(NOC) in the given (NOC format) from their Institute. This letter
will be required during the grand finale, if the team is selected
for grand finale.
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The team can make only one project application in the registration
form. However, for applying for more than one projects they will
have to do separate registrations.
Timelines
Deadline:
The last date to submit the application form is 31st
March 2025.
Event
Date
Hackathon Application Live
1st March 2025
Last Date to apply for Hackathon
31st March 2025
Screening
14th April 2025
Result Declaration for finalists
18th April 2025
Mentorship and Prototype development
21st April – 23rd May 2025
Grand Finale Presentation and demonstration at Delhi
BharatGen
