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How to Apply for Open Loop
How to apply
Open Loop accepts applications online through the official portal before the Closed (20 Apr 2026) deadline. Follow the steps below — and always confirm the latest details on the official source before you apply.
How to apply
Applications are submitted on the official portal. Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.
Selection process
Submissions are evaluated in two stages:
- Preliminary Round (Screening): Teams submit their initial ideas or proposals. Evaluation criteria include technical feasibility, innovation, impact, and presentation quality.
- Final Round (24-hour Offline Hackathon): Shortlisted teams participate in an on-site hackathon where problem statements are provided at the start. Teams must develop a working prototype and present it to a jury. Judging is based on the quality of the prototype, innovation, and overall solution.